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Water play at our parks and playgrounds has now been turned off for the winter months.With more than 150 playspaces acro...
05/06/2026

Water play at our parks and playgrounds has now been turned off for the winter months.

With more than 150 playspaces across the Penrith area, find out more at: penrith.city/playspaces

This Saturday, 6 June through to Monday 8 June there will be a large amount of traffic and pedestrian activity at Jamiso...
05/06/2026

This Saturday, 6 June through to Monday 8 June there will be a large amount of traffic and pedestrian activity at Jamison Park Netball Complex due to a major sporting event.

To ensure the safety of all park users and to help protect children, please drive with care and only park in designated car park spaces. Safe and responsible parking is essential to help keep the area safe for everyone attending the event.

Traffic control will be in place along York Road and Batt Street.

Residents and park users are encouraged to allow for extra travel time to accommodate for traffic in the area during this period.

Please take care, drive safely and only park in marked car park spaces.

Thank you for your understanding.

Who remembers this? This photograph of Riley Street was taken from High Street, looking north. The railway station can b...
05/06/2026

Who remembers this?

This photograph of Riley Street was taken from High Street, looking north. The railway station can be seen in the background.

The Plaza would later occupy both corners of Riley and Henry Streets.

04/06/2026

Double Demerits are in force this Kings Birthday long weekend 5-8 June.

⏰ Last chance to apply — EOIs closing soonReal Festival returns 11 to 13 September 2026, bringing 50,000+ people to Tenc...
04/06/2026

⏰ Last chance to apply — EOIs closing soon
Real Festival returns 11 to 13 September 2026, bringing 50,000+ people to Tench Reserve and we want you there.

We’re seeking food vendors, dessert specialists, market stalls and makers to help create an unforgettable riverside experience:

🍔 Dish up your best to thousands of festival goers
🛍️ Share your products with a diverse, engaged Western Sydney audience

✨ Be part of a vibrant weekend of arts, music and after dark experiences
Spots are limited and filling fast — don’t miss out.
⏰ EOIs close 11:59pm Monday 8 June
👉 Visit the link in the comments

Penrith City Council

🚨Important changes to Penrith CRC opening hours 🚨Due to operational constraints, Cleanaway have advised the Penrith Comm...
04/06/2026

🚨Important changes to Penrith CRC opening hours 🚨
Due to operational constraints, Cleanaway have advised the Penrith Community Recycling Centre (CRC) will no longer be open on Saturdays.

The new operating hours for Penrith CRC are below:
🕑Open: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 2pm
🚫Closed: weekends and public holidays
📍Location: Gate 3, 96 Dunheved Circuit, St Marys

For residents unable to attend during these hours, a list of alternate Community Recycling Centres and Chemical CleanOut events can be found on the NSW EPA’s website. This includes nearby CRCs located at Blaxland, Hawkesbury and Liverpool.

For more information about Penrith CRC including a list of items accepted for drop-off visit penrith.city/crc

Celebrate Refugee Week this month at Village Café with a weaving workshop, henna art, free coffee and meaningful connect...
04/06/2026

Celebrate Refugee Week this month at Village Café with a weaving workshop, henna art, free coffee and meaningful connection.

Everyone has a story. Come share yours or simply listen at Village Café.

📍 Kingswood | North St Marys | Llandilo
No bookings required. All are welcome!

See you at Village Café.

Tag a friend to join you☕👇

For dates, times and more information, visit the link in the comments.

As our City evolves, Penrith City Council is planning for well-managed growth that responds sustainably to the needs and...
03/06/2026

As our City evolves, Penrith City Council is planning for well-managed growth that responds sustainably to the needs and aspirations of our community.

With your input, we developed the now-approved St Marys Town Centre Master Plan.

We’re now applying the same stakeholder-led process to deliver a more vibrant and connected Kingswood-Werrington precinct.
Mayor Clr Todd Carney shares more details in this week’s column - follow the link in the comments.

03/06/2026
Local artists and cultural practitioners looking to excel in writing successful funding applications won’t want to miss ...
03/06/2026

Local artists and cultural practitioners looking to excel in writing successful funding applications won’t want to miss our Magnetic Places: Funding Fundamentals workshop!

Join us on Thursday 11 June from 6-9pm at the Penrith Civic Centre.

You’ll learn more about the different kinds of funding available and get tips and tricks on how to write applications, get the money right and recover from setbacks.

The workshop is facilitated by Creative Plus Business

🔗 RSVP via the link in the comments.

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