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Penrith receives $152 million in funding for City-shaping projects
22 February 2023
Penrith City Council has secured $152 million in funding for eight exciting City-shaping projects through round two of the NSW Government’s $5 billion WestInvest program, which will help see Council realise its vision of transforming Penrith into one of the state’s most liveable cities.
Local businesses attend Western Sydney Defence Supplier network event
22 February 2023
Last month, attendees from over 100 local businesses attended a breakfast at Saints, St Marys to meet representatives from the Western Sydney Defence Supplier network and learn about opportunities to become suppliers to the Defence Industry.
Business Connect program provides advice and skills training for local business owners
22 February 2023
Local business owners are invited to register with Business Connect - a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides advice, events and resources to help participants start, run, adapt or grow their small businesses.
Historic Police Cottage restored for riverside dining
05 December 2022
Penrith City Council recently unveiled the restored historic Police Cottage at Emu Plains. The $3.2 million upgrade means more residents and visitors to our City will be able to enjoy the riverfront, with the café set to open in January 2023.
Amazon Australia announces plans to onboard 500 new local seasonal roles at Kemps Creek
04 December 2022
Amazon Australia has announced plans to onboard over 2,000 seasonal workers for the festive season with approx. 530 of these roles based at their Kemps Creek site, providing seasonal job opportunities for our local workforce.
Recognition for local business owner at Blind Australian of the Year Awards
02 December 2022
Craig Shanahan, owner of The Blind Chef Café & Dessert Bar in Penrith was recently announced as the Inaugural Winner, Link Vision Employer of Choice Award 2022, at the Blind Australian of the Year Awards Gala Dinner on the Gold Coast.
“Feel new in Penrith” campaign set to boost local economy
31 August 2022
Council has partnered with Destination NSW (DNSW), to launch a two-part consumer marketing campaign to welcome visitors back to Penrith, raise awareness of our unique visitor experiences, boost the local economy, encourage longer stays and drive day trippers.