News

Colyton gets new playspace in time for Easter

14 April 2025

Penrith City Council has upgraded the playspace at Gilmour Street Reserve, Colyton, as part of its plans to improve play facilities across the local government area.

Plant a tree for Mum

14 April 2025

Penrith’s beloved Trees for Mum event is celebrating eighteen years this Mother’s Day.

Penrith Council champions housing and infrastructure delivery at Western Sydney forum

14 April 2025

Penrith City Council proudly sponsored today’s Western Sydney Property and Infrastructure Forum, hosted at the Western Sydney Conference Centre in Penrith.

Council backs ICF 2025 International Canoe Slalom Championships with sponsorship announcement

14 April 2025

Fox sisters to compete in their hometown of Penrith. Penrith City Council is excited to be sponsoring the 2025 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships to be held at Penrith Whitewater Stadium on 29 September – 4 October 2025.

Precinct-wide upgrade underway at Monfarville Reserve

09 April 2025

Construction has begun on a new amenities building at Monfarville Reserve in St Marys — a key feature in the upgrades transforming the reserve.

Penrith Mayor welcomes infrastructure commitments, but says more is needed

03 April 2025

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney has welcomed funding commitments made in the lead up to the Federal Election, but says there are still gaps in critical infrastructure investment to support Penrith and Western Sydney.

‘Pen Man’ memorialised with plaque

02 April 2025

The passing of John ‘Pen Man’ Boccanfuso OAM in 2024 touched the Penrith community with an outpouring of grief across social media and the establishment of temporary memorials.

Mini Makers is back for 2025!

31 March 2025

Make the most of the April school holidays with Penrith City Council’s first Mini Makers events of the year!

Have your say on the Allsopp and Paterson Oval playspace upgrade

24 March 2025

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to help shape the upgrade of the Allsopp and Paterson Oval playspace in Cambridge Park.

Council lights up for World Down Syndrome Day

23 March 2025

Penrith City Council lit the Civic Centre today (Friday, 21 March) in support of World Down Syndrome Day, joining a global movement to promote inclusion, awareness and the rights of people with Down syndrome.

Penrith Council welcomes Aerotropolis infrastructure roadmap, but says critical infrastructure plan for Western Sydney still needed

23 March 2025

Penrith City Council has welcomed the release of Infrastructure NSW’s Aerotropolis Sector Plan, as a roadmap for the delivery of critical infrastructure surrounding the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.

Don’t miss out on delicious food and amazing local offerings at our annual Penrith Producers for 2025!

19 March 2025

Unwind, eat, discover and play at the annual Penrith Producers event on Friday 4 April 2024. 

Council secures funding for enhanced road safety for school children

17 March 2025

Penrith City Council has welcomed the funding allocation of $1,453,320 under the Federal and State Government’s 2024/25 – 2025/26 Road Safety Program for the upgrade of two raised wombat pedestrian crossings on Illawong Avenue and Caloola Avenue, Penrith.

Over 20 tonnes of electronic waste recycled by Penrith community

13 March 2025

Penrith residents diverted over 20 tonnes of electronic waste last weekend at Penrith City Council’s annual e-waste drop-off day.

St Marys’ free multicultural event, Culture Fusion, is back for 2025

10 March 2025

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to Culture Fusion, a fun free multicultural event on Saturday 22 March 2025, to celebrate Harmony Week.

Penrith Library closing for renovations

09 March 2025

Penrith City Library will be closing for foyer and service desk renovations from Monday 24 March to Wednesday 2 April, reopening on Thursday 3 April.

A magical outdoor cinema at City Park

09 March 2025

Cinema in the Park returns for a magical evening on Saturday 29 March from 6-9pm at City Park – and the first 150 attendees will receive free popcorn.

Visionary long-term plan for St Marys endorsed

05 March 2025

Penrith City Council has endorsed a visionary Master Plan for St Marys Town Centre, setting it up to become a bustling strategic centre of Western Sydney.

Factory Road shared path one step closer

05 March 2025

Penrith City Council has taken another step towards building a new shared path along Factory Road, Regentville, by awarding the construction tender at last night’s Ordinary Meeting.

More recreation options at Jim Anderson Park

27 February 2025

Werrington Downs residents can enjoy new and improved recreation facilities at Jim Anderson Park, with the final stage of the playspace upgrade complete.

Nominations now open for 2025 Local Celebration Awards

25 February 2025

The Local Celebration Awards are Penrith City Council’s opportunity to shine a light on the unsung heroes in our community.

Free electronic waste drop-off event

24 February 2025

Penrith residents are invited to drop off their electronic waste at Penrith City Council’s annual e-waste collection event on Saturday 8 March, from 9am-3.30pm.

Penrith reveals leading advocacy priorities

11 February 2025

Penrith City Council is calling for federal and state investment and policy change to support sustainable growth and achieve the best outcomes for its community.

Your voice. Your future. Your plan.  

10 February 2025

Penrith Council is calling for passionate young leaders to join the Youth Leadership Team for the Youth-Led Action Plan 2025-30.

New pathway takes big step towards safety

09 February 2025

The popular bridge-to-bridge loop of Penrith’s Great River Walk is now a safer, more connected and enjoyable experience with the new pedestrian pathway on Nepean Avenue complete.

Council invites community input for the Claremont Creek Flood Study

05 February 2025

Penrith City Council is preparing a flood study for the Claremont Creek catchment and is calling on the community to share their local flood experience. 

Time to Shine at the 2025 Penrith Seniors Festival

05 February 2025

Penrith will once again celebrate its senior community with its annual Penrith Seniors Festival from Monday 3 to Sunday 16 March 2025.

Dive into a free Australia Day pool party at Ripples – Penrith and St Marys!

14 January 2025

Ripples Leisure Centres at Penrith and St Marys are inviting the whole community to a free pool party this Australia Day, on Sunday 26 January from 8am to 6pm!

New amenities building unveiled at The Kingsway

22 December 2024

Penrith City Council has opened the doors to the new amenities building at The Kingsway in Werrington.

Bushfire Prone Land map updated

17 December 2024

The NSW Rural Fire Service have recently certified a revised Bushfire Prone Land map, covering the whole of the Penrith Local Government Area.