Business & Investment News

Western Sydney International Airfreight Terminal opens new opportunities for Penrith

27 July 2026

A decade of planning, infrastructure investment and anticipation reached an important milestone this month as the first commercial freight aircraft has landed at Western Sydney International Airport's new 24-hour Cargo Precinct.

17 July 2026

The transformation of St Marys Town Centre reached another important milestone this month, with construction commencing on the Council-delivered multi-million-dollar central park project.

16 July 2026

Strong visitor and consumer spending across the Penrith local government area is reinforcing the region's position as one of Western Sydney's leading destinations for shopping, dining, entertainment and experiences.

16 July 2026

Across Penrith, growing night-time activity is strengthening the local economy, supporting businesses and reinforcing the city's position as one of Western Sydney's leading destinations for dining, entertainment and experiences.

13 May 2025

Penrith City Council proudly sponsored the Western Sydney Property and Infrastructure Forum, hosted at the Western Sydney Conference Centre in Penrith on 11 April 2025.

05 May 2025

In a major win for Penrith and Western Sydney, the long-awaited redevelopment of Penrith Stadium has commenced, marking a significant milestone in the region's economic and cultural development.

05 May 2025

A significant milestone has been reached in the development of Bradfield City Centre.

05 May 2025

The annual NSW New Product Workshop recently took place at the Western Sydney Conference Centre in Penrith, marking a significant step for visitor economy businesses in the region.

Regatta Park Official Opening

05 May 2025

On March 8, the highly anticipated Regatta Park officially opened, marking a significant enhancement to Penrith's landscape.

05 May 2025

Penrith City Council has recently solidified its 2025 advocacy priorities, focusing on securing crucial federal and state investment and policy changes to support the region's rapid growth.

05 May 2025

Penrith City Council has recently endorsed a visionary Master Plan for St Marys Town Centre, setting the stage for its transformation into a thriving destination in Western Sydney.

05 May 2025

St Marys and Penrith are experiencing significant growth in their 24-hour economy, according to the recent NSW Night-Time Economy Report.

05 May 2025

Penrith City Council has taken a significant step toward transforming its strategic centres into vibrant, round-the-clock destinations with the introduction of the Draft OPEN: Penrith and St Marys 24-Hour Economy Strategy 2025–2029.

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Festival a REAL success

14 November 2024

Millions injected into local economy on Real Festival weekend.

14 November 2024

The official opening of the 32-hectare Gipps Street Recreation Precinct heralds a significant milestone for Penrith.

14 November 2024

The Draft Master Plan is now on public exhibition.

22 July 2024

St Marys is in sharp focus with a new strategy and funding in place to see the strategic centre become more vibrant, sustainable, authentic, and welcoming.

Funding win for Penrith roads

22 July 2024

Penrith City Council welcomes the injection of funding announced in the recent NSW State Budget with proactive investment in infrastructure being the key to realising the region’s vision.

22 July 2024

Improved connectivity, efficiency and safety on one of Penrith’s busiest roads is a step closer, with Penrith City Council now inviting tenders for the design and construction of the Dunheved Road Upgrade.

22 July 2024

Penrith City Council has received notable recognitions at several prestigious awards ceremonies recently, highlighting Council’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

22 July 2024

Delegates from Kunshan, China, gained a sense of the scale of opportunities in Penrith as they visited a host of key sites across the City last month.

Businesses learn to navigate defence

22 July 2024

Supplying to the defence industry can be highly lucrative, but also highly complex to navigate. That’s why Penrith City Council brought one of Australia’s biggest defence suppliers to Penrith to meet with local businesses.

Penrith’s Circular Horizons

22 July 2024

More than 80 people with an interest in the circular economy joined the Circular Horizons - Pioneering Community Practices for Sustainability and Circular Economy webinar this week.

22 July 2024

A range of micro-credential courses are available that will help prepare workers and businesses for the jobs of tomorrow.

Local entrepreneur fronts new campaign

22 July 2024

Local entrepreneur Julian is among the inspiring stories being told in Penrith's new campaign, "One Community, Many Abilities".

22 July 2024

Attracting the next generation of workers to manufacturing, and adapting skills to an ever-changing industry were some of the key challenges highlighted by the local manufacturers at a recent forum.

22 July 2024

Council continues to respond to the challenges and insights from the local hospitality industry to foster collaboration and bolster resilience.

03 April 2024

The much-anticipated Institute of Applied Technology – Construction opened its doors in Penrith last month.

Clarity on flood planning is a must

03 April 2024

Council has reconfirmed the need for action on flood planning with the release of a new position paper.

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