Penrith launches online venue bookings with virtual fly-throughs
Penrith City Council’s online booking system lets residents hire venues and pools entirely online, with real-time availability and virtual tours.
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Penrith names Bruce Turner AM Honoured Citizen for 2026
Bruce Turner AM has been named Penrith’s Honoured Citizen at the 2026 Local Celebration Awards after more than 50 years of service and roles on over 40 audit committees. Patricia Quinlan, 82, received Citizen of the Year.
First public transport to new Western Sydney airport starts 5 July
From 5 July, electric buses link Penrith, Liverpool and Campbelltown to Western Sydney International Airport, the first direct public transport links to the precinct.
Penrith businesses get rare tour of the new WSI Airport ahead of opening
Penrith tourism and hospitality businesses can get a guided tour of the new airport’s precinct as part of a free council-funded training and mentoring program on 15 June.
Western Sydney’s electric buses start rolling three months before the airport
Five new electric bus routes connect Penrith, Mount Druitt, Liverpool and Campbelltown to Western Sydney International Airport from 5 July, three months before the first flight.
Emirates and Qatar Airways get Western Sydney International Airport slots – but no flights confirmed yet
Federal Government approves seven weekly slots each for Emirates and Qatar Airways at Western Sydney International Airport, but neither airline has confirmed they will operate the flights when the airport opens in October 2026.