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View the latest 30 news articles from Penrith City Council here. You can also see a full list of all news articles.

Celebrate the festive season at the last Penrith Producers of the year

19 November 2024

Say hello to summer by heading down to Penrith City Council’s last Penrith Producers event for 2024 on Friday 6 December.

Do the right thing when it comes to pool compliance this summer

14 November 2024

As summer fast approaches, Penrith City Council is reminding residents to make sure their pools, especially inflatable pools, are properly fenced off.

Help shape Penrith's Community Engagement Strategy

10 November 2024

Penrith City Council invites the community to have their say on the revised Community Engagement Strategy and Community Participation Plan 2024-28 this month.

Write Out West Festival

30 October 2024

The inaugural Write Out West: Western Sydney Libraries and Literature Festival will be held over nine days from Wednesday 27 November to Thursday 5 December, organised by Penrith City Council with event partners Camden, Hawkesbury and Fairfield Councils.

Have your say on future plans for St Marys Town Centre

30 October 2024

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to share their feedback on key plans and projects which will shape the future of the St Marys Town Centre.

Have your say on Penrith City Council’s Events Strategy 2025-2030

22 October 2024

Penrith City Council is developing an Events Strategy for 2025–2030 and calling for community feedback between Monday 7 October to Monday 25 November 2024. 

Council welcomes start of construction for Mamre Road upgrade

21 October 2024

Penrith City Council has welcomed the start of construction on Mamre Road – an upgrade that is set to enhance job opportunities and safety.

Have your say on design for Cook Park upgrade

20 October 2024

Penrith City Council is inviting community feedback on the proposed design for a multi-million-dollar upgrade of Cook Park in St Marys.

Penrith City Council wins keep Australia Beautiful Awards for Resource Recovery

12 October 2024

Penrith City Council is thrilled to bring home the Resource Recovery Award received at the Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards held at The Log Cabin yesterday.

Penrith City Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected

09 October 2024

Penrith Councillor Todd Carney has been elected unopposed as Mayor of the City for a second consecutive term at tonight’s Ordinary Meeting of Council, with Councillor Ross Fowler OAM elected as Deputy Mayor.

Nepean River sparkles at Real Festival 2024

08 October 2024

Penrith City Council is thrilled to announce that the Real Festival 2024, held on September 20 and 21 at Tench Reserve, drew 45,000 attendees over the two days.

IT’S ALL HAPPENING IN PENRITH RIGHT NOW!

08 October 2024

The Penrith community is on a high following the Panthers’ sensational fourth consecutive NRL Premiership win last Sunday, and Penrith Council’s General Manager Andrew Moore is delighted about the community pride on show.

ENJOY THE NRL GRAND FINAL AT COUNCIL’S LIVE SITE AT THE MONDO 2024

03 October 2024

Our community is celebrating the success of the Penrith Panthers with Penrith City Council hosting a live site on Grand Final day!

Penrith City Council 2024 Local Government Election Results

01 October 2024

The NSW Electoral Commission has today announced the fifteen Councillors elected to represent the Penrith community following the Local Government Elections on September 14.

LET'S CHEER ON OUR PENRITH PANTHERS!

25 September 2024

Penrith City Council, like most in our city, are cheering on the mighty Panthers as they look to make their fifth consecutive NRL Grand Final.

NEXT STAGE OF REGATTA PARK OPEN

16 September 2024

There is even more to enjoy along the Nepean River with the latest stage of Regatta Park now open.

Real Festival family fun and getting there made easy with Busways

12 September 2024

The eagerly awaited 2024 instalment of Real Festival hits the banks of Tench Reserve on 20 & 21 September, transforming the picturesque Nepean River into a hub of creativity, entertainment and family-friendly activities.

Culture and Sport Unite for an Exciting September Weekend

12 September 2024

Penrith City will come alive this September with a vibrant mix of signature cultural events and world-class sporting competitions.

Construction of Nepean Avenue pathway gets underway

09 September 2024

A safer, more inviting and connected Great River Walk experience is now a step closer with construction of the new pedestrian pathway on Nepean Avenue now underway.

Mini Makers make the spring holidays fun

05 September 2024

Make the most of the spring school holidays with Penrith City Council’s last Mini Makers events of the year.

Thousands flock to opening of Gipps Street Recreation Precinct

05 September 2024

Over 7,500 community members and visitors joined Penrith City Council to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct over the weekend.

Penrith Whitewater Stadium to host the 2025 International Canoe Federation Slalom World Championships

05 September 2024

The NSW Government has today announced Penrith Whitewater Stadium will host the 2025 International Canoe Federation Slalom World Championships, with the NSW Government providing $2 million and the Federal Government $1.2 million to Paddle Australia to support hosting the event.

Save the date for Real Festival 2024

28 August 2024

Real Festival is ready to captivate audiences once again on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 September at Tench Reserve.

Gipps Street Recreation Precinct to open this weekend!

26 August 2024

Penrith’s newest sport and recreation destination is less than one week away from its grand opening on Saturday, 31 August 2024.

New Community Funding Program!

26 August 2024

Today marks a significant milestone for the Penrith community with Penrith City Council announcing the launch of its new Community Funding Program.

Penrith City Library wants your feedback

19 August 2024

Members and visitors of Penrith City Libraries are encouraged to provide feedback on proposed upgrades and changes to the Penrith branch’s floorplan and study areas.

Plant a tree for Father’s Day

15 August 2024

If you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s annual Trees for Dad community tree planting event returns for its sixth year on Sunday 1 September at Blue Hills Wetland in Glenmore Park.

Penrith’s Golden Girls shine at Olympics

06 August 2024

Penrith’s dynamic duo, sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox, have captured hearts and headlines at the Paris Olympics with their gold medal winning performances.

Gipps Street Recreation Precinct grand opening set for August

05 August 2024

Join Penrith City Council for the grand opening of the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct on Saturday 31 August 2024.

Breaking ground for Penrith’s industrial and residential developments

05 August 2024

It has been exciting to see the industrial and residential precincts of Penrith coming to life at the breaking of the soil ceremonies at Access Logistics Park (Kemps Creek) and Orchard Hills North.