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Penrith students honoured with Victor Chang School Science Awards

21 August 2025

Thirty-one senior students from Penrith high schools were recognised last night for their academic excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the Victor Chang School Science Awards hosted by Penrith City Council.

Real Festival Returns to Light Up the Nepean River – 12–14 September 2025

18 August 2025

Real Festival is ready to captivate audiences once again from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September at Tench Reserve, Jamisontown.

Plant a tree for Father’s Day

18 August 2025

If you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s beloved Trees for Dad community event returns for its seventh year on Sunday 7 September.

‘Be aware, cross with care’ pedestrian safety campaign

29 July 2025

Penrith City Council is supporting Transport for NSW’s (TfNSW) pedestrian safety campaign ‘Be aware, cross with care’ to help reduce serious injury and fatalities to pedestrians in St Marys Town Centre and across Penrith City.

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What's On

A Stitch in Time – Clothes Mending Workshops

01 September 2025 - 18 October 2025

Learn basic hand sewing skills or decorative textile mending techniques to extend the life of clothing, with the guidance of local artisans.

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Baby Time at St Marys Library

02 September 2025 (+ 11 more dates)

Babies and toddlers 0-2 years old, their parents and carers, can enjoy songs, rhymes, play and stories together every week during term.

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Toddler Time at Penrith City Library

02 September 2025 (+ 11 more dates)

Children aged 1-3, and their adult carers can come along each week during term for an energetic half an hour of stories, music, play and fun!

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Story Time at St Marys Library

02 September 2025 (+ 11 more dates)

Children aged 2-5 years, their parents and carers are welcomed weekly during term to Story Time where we enjoy fun stories, songs and crafts.

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