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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.
Mayor speaks with local businesses about Penrith’s future
31 August 2022
Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen highlighted Penrith’s strong position to become Western Sydney’s most liveable region and Australia’s greenest, most connected and technologically advanced city in early August at the Penrith Chamber Networking Event held at the Penrith Civic Centre.
New Education and Training Model open for business
31 August 2022
The Western Parkland City Authority (WPCA) has recently launched the New Education and Training Model (NETM), piloting the first micro-credential on metal additive manufacturing in partnership with Western Sydney University and GE Additive.
Penrith Mayor signals official start of Gipps Street Recreation Precinct project
31 August 2022
Last month, Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen and Penrith City Council’s General Manager Warwick Winn signalled the start of the multi-million-dollar Gipps Street Recreation Precinct project, with a sod turning event at the 32-hectare site.
Latest budget to bring vision for Penrith City to life
31 August 2022
The Penrith Local Government Area is undergoing a period of major transformation and Penrith City Council’s latest Budget highlights the importance of creating a liveable, connected, active, accessible, and sustainable City for the future.
Nepean Hospital reaches new heights
15 June 2022
Penrith residents and neighbouring communities will benefit from a new neonatal intensive care unit, expanded emergency department and 200-plus inpatient beds under the $1 billion Nepean Hospital redevelopment, with construction of the first hospital tower now complete.