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Mayoral Column – Australia Day events in the City

22 January 2026

Every year, this City comes together for Australia Day to celebrate our diversity and strong sense of community spirit.

Culture Fusion is back, bigger and better than ever!

20 January 2026

Council’s free and popular multicultural event, Culture Fusion, is back for a third year to celebrate Penrith’s diverse community.

Learn how to stay safe and cool in extreme heat at FREE workshop

19 January 2026

Penrith has just experienced another summer heatwave and Council is partnering with the Australian Red Cross to deliver a FREE ‘Extreme Heat Preparedness Workshop’, as part of Council’s annual ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign.

Great River Walk section reopens

19 January 2026

Penrith City Council has reopened a repaired section of the lower pathway along River Road, Emu Plains, restoring community access to part of the Great River Walk following flood damage in 2022.

Mayoral Column – Here’s to an exciting 2026

14 January 2026

Welcome to 2026. On behalf of Penrith City Council, I wish you all a happy new year and hope that everyone had a safe and relaxing festive period.

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

17 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.

Consultant appointed to design Penrith’s new indoor multi-sports arena

16 December 2025

Penrith City Council, in partnership with NSW Public Works, have awarded the design contract for Penrith’s next major sports and recreation facility.

Next stage of upgrade underway at Andromeda Drive Reserve

14 December 2025

Andromeda Drive Reserve in Cranebrook will soon have more car parking spaces, along with resurfaced and line marked sports courts as part of the second stage of an exciting upgrade.

Mayoral Column – Stay cool in summer

10 December 2025

Summer has certainly arrived. As we embrace these warm days, Council recognises the importance of having a happy, healthy City and wants to ensure that our community knows how to stay cool.

Christmas and New Year closures at Council and Libraries

08 December 2025

The opening times for the Penrith Civic Centre, St Marys Council Office and Penrith City Libraries’ three branches will be changing in December.

Mayoral Column – Community safety at the fore of 16 days campaign

03 December 2025

Penrith City Council is taking a stand against domestic violence – and I urge you all to be everyday heroes in our close community.

New kayak launch deck opens in Leonay

02 December 2025

Residents and visitors are invited to discover a new way to enjoy the Nepean River with the opening of a new kayak launch deck on River Road in Leonay, between Buring Avenue and Urbane Street.

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.