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Save the threatened Nodding Geebung
24 November 2022
The bushland of western Sydney is unique with many threatened species not being found anywhere else in the world, including the endangered Nodding Geebung (Persoonia nutans)! That's why Penrith City Council has partnered with the NSW Government’s Saving our Species program to host ‘A Nod to Nature — Saving the Nodding Geebung’ event.
Get into the festive spirit at Christmas in the City
24 November 2022
Celebrate the festive season at Penrith City Council’s free Christmas in the City event series this December. Triangle Park in Penrith will play host to two events that are guaranteed to bring Christmas cheer to young and old with the Twilight Markets and Outdoor Cinema.
Taste of History at Penrith’s Newest Riverfront Café
16 November 2022
Penrith City Council has today 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.
Penrith lights up with LED streetlights upgrade
10 November 2022
The Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) will be a lot brighter over the coming months thanks to Penrith City Council and Endeavour Energy’s partnership to upgrade the non-LED fitted residential streetlights with energy reducing efficient LED fittings across the community as part of the “Lighting the Future Together” program.
Kingswood’s Bringelly Road to receive new streetscape improvements
10 November 2022
Council is renewing the heart of Kingswood through the delivery of streetscape improvements to the eastern side of Bringelly Road as part of the NSW Government’s Your High Street program. Works have now commenced and weather permitting, are due for completion by the end of December 2022.
ROAM Penrith and stimulate your senses
10 November 2022
The tastes, sounds and sights of Penrith will come alive on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November 2022 when ROAM Penrith hits High Street. Saturday’s activities will commence at 5pm and run through to 10pm with food trucks, performances, and exciting art installations, while Sunday will kick off at 11am with workshop activities, a panther hunt, a secret garden, local performers and a whole lot more.
Build un-BEE-lievable hotels at Penrith Council’s Bee Bonanza
21 October 2022
With Pollinator Week just around the corner, Penrith City Council’s Bushcare and Biodiversity teams are buzzing with excitement as they prepare for a special Bee Bonanza on Saturday 19 November from 8am-12pm at Bellbird Reserve.