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Celebrate Penrith's biggest pool party this Australia Day at Ripples!

07 January 2026

Ripples Aquatic and Leisure Centres at Penrith and St Marys are inviting the community to the biggest Australia Day pool party on Monday 26 January from 8am to 6pm!

Penrith City Council uses world leading technology to save water

18 December 2025

Penrith City Council is the first Council in Australia to be part of a pioneering water stewardship project that uses leading technology to reduce water use.

North St Marys fire

18 December 2025

The NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are still investigating the large chemical fire that occurred at Coopers Environmental Waste Recycling Pty Ltd (Coopers Environment), in North St Marys on 29 November.

Mayoral Column – Look out for one another this festive season

17 December 2025

What an incredible and transformative year we’ve had in Penrith.

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What's On

Helping Learner Drivers Become Safe Drivers Workshop September 2025 and February 2026 

17 September 2025 - 25 February 2026

Join Transport for NSW for a great workshop on how you can best supervise a learner driver in their on-road driving experience.  

Two girls excited to be taking the Provisional Driver test after completing their Learner requirements.

Summer Reading Challenge

01 December 2025 - 31 January 2026

We know the secret to having a great summer... Add books! This challenge is for 0–18-year-olds.

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Citizen Science Family Workshop

15 January 2026

Connect with nature and make a real difference in understanding and protecting our environment with educators from Planting Seeds. 

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Driver’s Licence Workshop with Youthsafe

15 January 2026 (+ 1 more dates)

Best suited for 15-18 year olds who don’t already have their Learner Driver’s License, this informative workshop will give you tips and help you prepare for obtaining your license.

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