A son lost in the ugliness of war: ANZAC Day offers a chance to reflect and remember
The first telegram arrived some time around May 1942.
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Mulgoa Rural Fire Brigade to hold open day on May 7
Locals can live out their dreams of being a firefighter for the day when the Mulgoa Rural Fire Brigade opens the doors of its new fire station at the end of the month.
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Remembering Barry Humphries, the man who enriched the culture, reimagined the one man show and upended the cultural cringe
Barry Humphries began his career as a Dadaist. His street performances around Melbourne in the early 1950s foreshadowed performance art in Australia.
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Large crowds expected at Penrith and St Marys Dawn Services on ANZAC Day
On Tuesday, April 25, the community will pause and remember the service personnel that made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country.
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Thinking of selling? Here’s five local agents who should be on your radar
Are you preparing to sell your property this year?
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When Singer came to Penrith: Sewing machine company’s Penrith gamble
Sewing machine company Singer called Penrith home for eight years in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Warren Smith: Why five minute sin bin wouldn’t work
If you stick around long enough in rugby league you’ll know that at some point, on almost every topic, you’ll be making a trip Back to the Future.
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Local dance studio jets off to America for once in a lifetime experience
Excite Dance and Cheer has headed off to the United States to compete at two prestigious competitions.
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Best in the business: The Clearys discuss Nathan’s rise to the top of the NRL
Captain Clutch, the Ice Man, Prince of Penrith – whatever you want to call him, Nathan Cleary is made for the big moments.
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Ramadan set to end this weekend
This weekend may not be anything out of the ordinary to some but as the sun sets it will mark the ending of Ramadan, which is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
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Lang on League: How Penrith’s Magnificant Seven will win the west – and more Grand Finals
Penrith’s long term strategy for success is becoming apparent, says Peter Lang in the latest Lang on League column.
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Man’s getaway from police ends quickly after he stumbles 50 metres into dash
A man has been charged after assaulting police and possessing fireworks in Colyton.
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Students given free access to period products at Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University is making sure its students can succeed no matter the time of the month by providing free and easy access to period products at Kingswood and its other campuses.
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Historic Fernhill open for tours on April 29 and 30
Locals are being given the chance to take a deep dive into the history of Fernhill, with tours of the historic state announced for the end of the month.
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Brock’s life in the fast lane
With a first name like Brock, it probably comes as no surprise that this 19-year-old from Mulgoa would carve out a career in motor racing.
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Panthers aim to keep dominance over Rabbitohs rolling
The most crucial moment of Penrith’s win against Newcastle last Saturday night was not Nathan Cleary’s clutch field goal in Golden Point.
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Your chance to recognise a deserving local resident
Do you know someone who has made a positive impact volunteering or who has done something to change the lives of others?
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Community encouraged to roll up their sleeves for flu vaccine
With flu season right around the corner, experts are encouraging local residents to get vaccinated against the virus before winter.
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