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Mayoral Column – Local government comes to Penrith

26 November 2025

Penrith was buzzing with activity earlier this week as the 2025 Local Government NSW Annual Conference came to our City for the first time.

Penrith Unites for 16 Days of Action: We Can All Be Heroes

26 November 2025

Penrith City Council is proud to announce it is again supporting the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, running from 25 November to 10 December.

Gipps Street wins national Community Facility of the Year Award

20 November 2025

The Gipps Street Recreation Precinct has taken out the Community Facility of the Year Award at the 2025 Parks and Leisure Australia National Awards of Excellence.

Discover Positively Adventurous Penrith with the Official Visitor Guide

20 November 2025

Penrith City Council is proud to announce the release of its Penrith Visitor Guide – the ultimate resource for exploring everything our vibrant, adventure-filled City has to offer.

Penrith City Council celebrates a year of achievement

19 November 2025

A year of significant achievements, major project completions and continued progress towards building a vibrant, liveable and sustainable city is captured in Penrith City Council’s 2024-25 Annual Report, which was endorsed at the Ordinary Council meeting on 17 November.

Mayoral Column – Showcasing what makes Penrith the place to be

19 November 2025

Penrith is a City that’s constantly evolving – and the 2025 Penrith Visitor Guide reflects that growth, energy, and spirit.

Council endorses OPEN: Penrith and St Marys 24-Hour Economy Strategy 2025-2029

18 November 2025

Penrith City Council has endorsed its OPEN: Penrith and St Marys 24-Hour Economy Strategy 2025-2029 to foster a thriving local economy that operates well beyond daytime business hours.

Penrith Council wins at Keep Australia Beautiful Awards

18 November 2025

Penrith City Council is honoured to have received two awards at the 2025 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities Awards.

Council invites community feedback on Draft Biodiversity Strategy

17 November 2025

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to have their say on the draft Penrith Biodiversity Strategy 2026–2036, which sets a 10-year plan to protect and enhance the city’s rich natural environment.

Mayoral Column – Penrith a winner in sustainability

12 November 2025

Penrith City Council has once again been recognised at the Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) NSW Sustainable Cities Awards.

Penrith businesses to benefit as City hosts major state conference

12 November 2025

Penrith will take centre stage this month when more than 1000 delegates from across New South Wales arrive for the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference, boosting the City’s economy by nearly $1 million.

Help shape the future of Penrith's Community Lands

05 November 2025

Penrith City Council has commenced the public exhibition of five draft Plans of Management (PoMs) for community land across the Penrith Local Government Area and is inviting residents to review the plans and provide feedback.

Mayoral Column – Paving the way for innovative waste solutions

05 November 2025

Penrith City Council is thrilled to have a number of our projects as finalists in this week’s Keep Australia Beautiful NSW 2025 Sustainable Cities Awards, including the prestigious Overall Sustainable Cities Award.

Mayoral Column – STEM program inspires next generation 

30 October 2025

Local high school students are taking exciting steps towards careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics after participating in the 2025 STEM Community Partnerships Program.

Bright future planned for Kingswood and Werrington

20 October 2025

Penrith City Council is setting its sights on planning for the future of Penrith’s East-West Corridor, which will welcome more people and jobs over the next 20 years.

Have your say on Penrith’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030

15 October 2025

People with disability, family, friends, carers and networks of people with disability and Penrith service providers are invited to share their insights to assist Penrith City Council in developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) for 2026-2030.

A magical outdoor cinema at City Park

01 October 2025

Cinema in the Park returns for a magical evening on Saturday 11 October from 6pm to 9pm at City Park – and the first 200 attendees will receive free popcorn. 

Historic Castlereagh Hall reopens to community

01 October 2025

Castlereagh Hall has reopened to the community following the completion of essential repair and restoration work. 

Real Festival 2025 - A Weekend of Riverside Magic

29 September 2025

Penrith’s iconic Real Festival once again transformed the Nepean River into a vibrant hub of creativity, entertainment, and community spirit.

Contractor appointed to kick off early works on Dunheved Road Upgrade

29 September 2025

Penrith City Council has reached a major milestone in the proposed upgrade of Dunheved Road, appointing Georgiou Group to deliver the preliminary works following a competitive negotiation process.

Indoor multi-sports arena project reaches key milestone

24 September 2025

Penrith City Council, in partnership with NSW Public Works (NSWPW), have invited a select panel of candidates to submit a tender to design Penrith’s new indoor multi-sports arena.

More places to play in Penrith this spring

24 September 2025

Penrith City Council has upgraded another three playspaces across the local government area, so there are even more places for young people to play during the school holidays.

Community at the heart of Penrith’s progress

23 September 2025

At last night’s Council meeting, Penrith Mayor Todd Carney reflected on a successful 12 months for the City – a period of continued transformation, innovation and excitement.

Council shortlists candidates for St Marys Central Park project

22 September 2025

Penrith City Council has invited a panel of candidates to submit a construction tender to deliver the St Marys Central Park project.

Make pool safety a priority this season

20 September 2025

With warmer months upon us, Penrith City Council is encouraging residents to check that their backyard pools, including inflatable and portable pools, are safe, secure and compliant.  

Real Festival returns this weekend with Lights, Lego®, and River Magic

15 September 2025

The Nepean River will come alive this weekend as Real Festival lights up Tench Reserve, Jamisontown from 12–14 September 2025. Starting tonight (Friday), this free, family-friendly event promises a vibrant mix of creativity, entertainment, and riverfront fun for all ages.

Don’t miss the last Mini Makers of the year this October school holidays!

08 September 2025

Spring into the October school holidays at Penrith City Council’s popular Mini Makers events.

Students help shape design of new Cambridge Park playspace

01 September 2025

Allsopp and Paterson Oval in Cambridge Park is set to receive a new playspace – and it’s developed by some of Penrith’s youngest and brightest minds.

Waste & Resource Recovery Strategy 2025-2030 Adopted

31 August 2025

At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 25 August 2025, Council endorsed the Waste & Resource Recovery Strategy 2025-2030, strengthening its role in the circular economy.

Penrith students honoured with Victor Chang School Science Awards

20 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.