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Penrith businesses encouraged to go FOGO ahead of new food waste rules

08 September 2026

Penrith City Council is helping local businesses prepare for major food waste reform through a new program designed to support the transition to food organics recycling.

Mayoral Column – Real Festival set to light up the Nepean River

02 September 2026

The Nepean River will again come alive for Penrith City Council’s popular Real Festival from 11-13 September. Council is proud to continue delivering this flagship event at Tench Reserve, Jamisontown. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the river as one of our greatest assets while bringing our community together.

Penrith’s Twilight Tunes set to light up Thursday nights in September

01 September 2026

Penrith is set to come alive after dark with Twilight Tunes, a brand-new series of live music evenings in the City Centre.  The event series will showcase a diverse lineup of talented local musicians every Thursday night throughout September, set to the backdrop of twinkling fairy lights. 

Free drop-off keeps clothing and textiles out of landfill

28 August 2026

Penrith City Council is inviting residents to spring-clean for a good cause at its third annual Clothing and Textile Recycling Drop-off Event on Saturday 19 September at The Kingsway Playing Fields, Werrington, from 9am to 3:30pm.

Mayoral Column – FOGO transition help for businesses

26 August 2026

Penrith City Council continues to be a proud leader in waste management and resource recovery, and our community’s remarkable uptake of the Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) collection from homes and some local businesses plays an important role.

Cranebrook Neighbourhood Action Plan adopted

26 August 2026

Penrith City Council has adopted the Together in Cranebrook Neighbourhood Action Plan, which outlines a shared vision for the future and 15 actions to strengthen connections, wellbeing and opportunities in Cranebrook.

Media Statement

26 August 2026

Due to a significant funding shortfall, together with rising construction costs and technical and delivery challenges, a project to upgrade intersections at Coreen Avenue cannot proceed as planned.

Design and construction contractor appointed to deliver Cook Park upgrade

25 August 2026

Penrith City Council is one step closer to transforming Cook Park in St Marys with the appointment of a design and construction contractor.

Have your say on upgrades of playspaces at Emu Plains and Emu Heights

24 August 2026

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to provide their feedback and ideas to help shape the upgrade of three playspaces in Emu Plains and Emu Heights.

Real Festival 2026 Takes Flight on the Nepean River – 11 to 13 September

24 August 2026

REAL Festival returns to the banks of the Nepean River from 11 to 13 September 2026, with a dynamic 3-day program of captivating live entertainment, creative workshops and exciting attractions.

Mayoral Column – Push for critical public transport connections

19 August 2026

Penrith City Council continues to speak up for our community, calling for better and more accessible public transport infrastructure that can catch up to, and keep pace with, Western Sydney’s growth.

Western Sydney mayors call for transport to catch up with the region’s growth

14 August 2026

Five Western Sydney council leaders will today call for continued investment and cooperation to better connect the region’s fast-growing communities with jobs, education, health and each other.

Mayoral Column – Plans to further enhance our beautiful river

12 August 2026

Penrith City Council loves hearing from our community and many visitors who tell us how much they enjoy facilities like the upgraded Regatta Park, Tench Reserve and new water access to the Nepean River. These public facilities were part of the vision that came to life through Council’s Our River Master Plan 2013.

20-year vision for the Nepean River on public exhibition

12 August 2026

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the Draft Our River Plan 2026–46, a long-term vision for the future of the Nepean River, which is now on public exhibition.

Plant a tree for Father’s Day

10 August 2026

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 eighth year on Sunday 6 September.

Council launches new online booking system for community venues and sporting facilities

06 August 2026

Penrith City Council has launched a new online booking system to make hiring community venues, sports facilities, Ripples pools and spaces across the City faster and more convenient.

Mayoral Column – Celebrating Penrith’s community champions

05 August 2026

Penrith is home to many selfless residents who strive to help others and make our City the best it can be. Penrith City Council’s Local Celebration Awards honour these outstanding people for their dedication and achievements.

Community champions honoured at 2026 Local Celebration Awards

03 August 2026

Penrith City Council has proudly celebrated the remarkable achievements of its 2026 Local Celebration Awards recipients and the newest Honoured Citizen, Bruce Turner AM.

Community invited to contribute to the Cambridge Park and Jordan Springs Flood Study

30 July 2026

Penrith City Council is seeking community input as it undertakes an overland flow flood study for the Cambridge Park and Jordan Springs area, with a questionnaire open from Monday 27 July 2026 to Monday 24 August 2026.

Mayoral Column – Penrith rising as airport opens new opportunities

29 July 2026

Freight services are now operating at Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), marking a major milestone for Penrith. Passenger flights will follow in October, connecting our City to the world.

Mayoral Column – Transformation of St Marys gets underway

22 July 2026

Penrith City Council and our community’s shared vision for St Marys is coming to life. The ground has officially been broken on the highly anticipated central park project, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of St Marys.

St Marys set for new recreation space at Bennett Park

17 July 2026

A popular St Marys park is being revamped with a new mixed recreation space featuring a large playspace and mini pump track with beginner and intermediate loops.

Media Release - Work begins on landmark central park for St Marys

17 July 2026

Early works are underway on Penrith City Council's St Marys central park project, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of the transformational new green space in the heart of the St Marys Town Centre.

Mayoral Column – Playtime across the City

15 July 2026

It has been fantastic to see so many people getting outside these school holidays. As our City grows and changes, Penrith City Council knows the importance of access to well-designed open space to support the wellbeing of our community.

Council seeks community feedback on Draft Reconciliation Action Plan

09 July 2026

Penrith City Council is inviting the community to have their say on its Reconciliation Action Plan, following endorsement to place the draft plan on public exhibition.

Mayoral Column – Celebrating and strengthening First Nations connections

08 July 2026

Penrith City Council is excited to bring thousands of people together this week for our popular NAIDOC event, celebrating the history, cultural richness and achievements of the City’s First Nations communities.

Magnetic Places Grant open

07 July 2026

The Magnetic Places Grant 2026-27 round is open for local artists and cultural practitioners to apply for funding to support projects that magnify and co-author residents' stories, facilitate creative expression and celebrate neighbourhoods.

New Factory Road shared path is open!

02 July 2026

Penrith City Council has made it easier for residents to get to the Nepean River with the completion of a new shared path along Factory Road, Regentville.

Mayoral Column – Council keeps focus on Penrith’s future

01 July 2026

Following last week’s hand down of the 2026-27 NSW Budget, Penrith City Council welcomes commitments that will see positive outcomes for Penrith, and we continue to advocate for significant infrastructure required to support the City’s growth.

Applications open soon for Penrith’s Community Funding Program

29 June 2026

Penrith City Council is thrilled to announce that applications for the Community Funding Program will be open from 6 July to 31 July 2026, with 5 grant streams available to apply for.