Collection: Local DVD

Historic festival celebrating the 200th anniversary of the crossing of the blue mountains. Held in grounds of Mamre House, Orchard Hills. Shows wood carving, painting, carving, welding, horse riding, reptiles, partner dancing, birds, sheep, cows, stilt walking, juggling and other activities.

Features the importance of water quality in the Nepean River and the importance of the work undertaken by Penrith Council in managing development within the river catchment.

Jabe Bromhall, who lives with the life threatening genetic condition Marfan Syndrome, measures six foot two inches (188 cm) and works as a dominatrix. She was born at St Marys and spent some of her childhood as a fostered child living at St Marys.

Footage of the official opening by NSW Premier Morris Iemma. Official welcome by Mayor Jackie Greenow

Pictorial history of Kurrambee Public School located at Werrington. The school was known as Thorndale from 1965-1968 when it changed it name to Kurrambee. The school promotes excellence in teaching and learning, a happy, safe and joyful learning environment and a recognition of student dignity an...

Video made in Penrith NSW with the help from the staff and councillors of Penrith City Council. Produced with the assistance of NSW Department of local Government and Administrative Services

A video made up from early film footage taken at Werrington Park (now University of Western Sydney) between 1935 and 1955 by members of the Williams family who lived on the property during this period, mainly Laura and Alan Williams in the garden of their home.

The purpose of the Llandilo Rural Project was to develop the grounds around the Landilo Hall to reflect the presence and contribution of the Chinese and Maltese residents to the area.

Produced dvd on the management of the Hawkesbury-Nepean River system and the construction of an upgraded Warragamba Dam

Video footage of groups and performances from the Mayoral Musicale in 2001

A multimedia storytelling project. Eight short films exploring family histories, local stories and personal reflections. The project ran a series of workshops in recording family and local stories.

Tells the story of how the crisis facing the Nepean-Hawkesbury river system has come about. Examines the impact our city lives have on the natural world around us. Suggests means to ensure the river's recovery.

The first Dad and Dave talkie. The film was directed by Ken G. Hall (his first feature) and derived from the stories by Steele Rudd. Partly shot at Minnaville Castlereagh.

Footage of the official opening ceremony, 28 May 1994. Architect: Feiko Bouman; builders: John Holland Constructons. The Civic Centre and Library was the largest civic project ever undertaken by Council costing $32 million.

Interior and exterior video footage of all area of the Penrith Civic Centre and Library

1984 Penrith debutante ball

Penrith City Council management presentation to staff in 1993/4 at the time of the staff move into the Civic Centre. Sound track is Neil Diamond's Hot August Night. General Manager Barry Long led the presentation

This DVD tells the story of Penrith City Council's plan to take the City into the future through its Strategic Plan 2005-2009. The DVD is comprised of a number of informative menus including a picture gallery of penrith's history.