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Are you missing out on opportunities?

14 November 2024

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Festival a REAL success

14 November 2024

Millions injected into local economy on Real Festival weekend.

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Thousands celebrate the opening of Gipps Street Recreation Precinct

14 November 2024

The official opening of the 32-hectare Gipps Street Recreation Precinct heralds a significant milestone for Penrith.

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Have your say on future plans for St Marys Town Centre

14 November 2024

The Draft Master Plan is now on public exhibition.

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St Marys to benefit from new strategy and funding

22 July 2024

St Marys is in sharp focus with a new strategy and funding in place to see the strategic centre become more vibrant, sustainable, authentic, and welcoming.

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Funding win for Penrith roads

22 July 2024

Penrith City Council welcomes the injection of funding announced in the recent NSW State Budget with proactive investment in infrastructure being the key to realising the region’s vision.

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Tenders called for Dunheved Road Upgrade

22 July 2024

Improved connectivity, efficiency and safety on one of Penrith’s busiest roads is a step closer, with Penrith City Council now inviting tenders for the design and construction of the Dunheved Road Upgrade.

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Penrith City Council’s recent achievements recognised

22 July 2024

Penrith City Council has received notable recognitions at several prestigious awards ceremonies recently, highlighting Council’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

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Chinese delegation experience what Penrith has to offer

22 July 2024

Delegates from Kunshan, China, gained a sense of the scale of opportunities in Penrith as they visited a host of key sites across the City last month.

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Businesses learn to navigate defence

22 July 2024

Supplying to the defence industry can be highly lucrative, but also highly complex to navigate. That’s why Penrith City Council brought one of Australia’s biggest defence suppliers to Penrith to meet with local businesses.

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Penrith’s Circular Horizons

22 July 2024

More than 80 people with an interest in the circular economy joined the Circular Horizons - Pioneering Community Practices for Sustainability and Circular Economy webinar this week.

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Upskill your workforce with the Industry Skills Accelerator

22 July 2024

A range of micro-credential courses are available that will help prepare workers and businesses for the jobs of tomorrow.

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Local entrepreneur fronts new campaign

22 July 2024

Local entrepreneur Julian is among the inspiring stories being told in Penrith's new campaign, "One Community, Many Abilities".

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Workforce development key to manufacturing success

22 July 2024

Attracting the next generation of workers to manufacturing, and adapting skills to an ever-changing industry were some of the key challenges highlighted by the local manufacturers at a recent forum.

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Fostering collaboration and resilience in the hospitality sector

22 July 2024

Council continues to respond to the challenges and insights from the local hospitality industry to foster collaboration and bolster resilience.

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Innovative Institute launches in Penrith

03 April 2024

The much-anticipated Institute of Applied Technology – Construction opened its doors in Penrith last month.

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Clarity on flood planning is a must

03 April 2024

Council has reconfirmed the need for action on flood planning with the release of a new position paper.

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Not just housing – jobs too

03 April 2024

Housing in the right place at the right time, supported with infrastructure and inextricably linked to jobs. This is the message conveyed in Penrith City Council’s newly released Housing Position Paper.

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Penrith’s City Park becomes reality

03 April 2024

Penrith’s new green heart is beating strongly with City Park now officially open.

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Summer Lovin’ - Penrith Beach a success

03 April 2024

Summer in Penrith had a new destination this season with hundreds of thousands of people flocking to Penrith Beach.

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Where great minds converge

03 April 2024

With business events and conferences surging in popularity once more, Penrith’s appeal as a location for these events is also rising.

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New specialist facility coming to Nepean Hospital

03 April 2024

Young people in Penrith will soon have access to a dedicated Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit (CAMHS), with construction of a new specialist facility at Nepean Hospital underway.

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Western Sydney Manufacturing Forum

03 April 2024

Penrith City Council is partnering with Training Services NSW and the Sydney Greater West Local Jobs Program to hold the Western Sydney Manufacturing Forum in St Marys this May.

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Calling all creatives and cultural entrepreneurs

03 April 2024

The Creative Business Workshop series is back for another year. The free program is delivered by Penrith City Council in partnership with Creative Plus Business. This invaluable program offers a wealth of resources and expertise to help creative businesses thrive.

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Workplace mental health training

03 April 2024

Your business may be eligible to participate in a free workplace mental health training program offered by the NSW Government.

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Boosting Business Innovation Program

03 April 2024

The Boosting Business Innovation Program (BBIP) is back. The program is designed to connect NSW-based small and medium businesses (SMEs) with research organisations to fast-track idea development and accelerate the rate of innovation.

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Unlocking a summer oasis in Penrith

07 December 2023

This summer, the residents of Penrith are in for a treat as Penrith Beach opens to the public.

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Penrith’s City Park opening just around the corner

07 December 2023

Penrith’s new and vibrant green space in the heart of the City is due to be completed by the end of this month.

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Embrace the Sunshine: Council's 'Love Summer, Love Penrith' Campaign

07 December 2023

As the temperature rises and the holiday spirit kicks in, Council is gearing up for an exciting summer with the launch of its newest marketing campaign, 'Love Summer, Love Penrith.'

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Empowering Penrith: a plan for growth and prosperity unveiled in new Economic Development and Visitor Economy strategies

07 December 2023

Penrith City Council is proud to announce the endorsement of its Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategies earlier this month. 

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