Collection: Local AV

From Christmas Eve 2001 to the 17th January 2002, the Blue Mountains were subjected to bush fires of size and intensity that were beyond the memory of most residents. During this period 12 homes and businesses were destroyed with many more damaged. This compilation of home videos captures the exp...

Interview recorded with Pat Macgregor, 29 February 2008 at Cambridge Park (27 tracks, 68:07 mins) and 11 April 2008 at Penrith Library (15 tracks, 43:37 mins).

Footage from ABC TV Stateline discussing the Penrith By-Election. Two episodes, 15 May 2010 and 18 June 2010

This official Telstra Premiership Grand Final video is an enduring tribute to the night that the mighty Panthers brought the crown back to the foot of the mountains for only the second time in their 37 year history. Features the entire game uninterrupted and of course the all-important trophy pre...

A promotional cdrom on the City of Penrith

Both discs contain footage from the Ulysses Motorcycle Club annual general meeting (AGM) held in Penrith City on March 16-22, 2009.

RAAF March in Penrith NSW, year unknown.

Interview recorded with Raymond Wright, 15 February 2008 at Penrith City Library

In June 2008, Council signed the declaration to be a Refugee Welcome Zone, which acknowledges the human rights of refugees in our community and demonstrates the compassion of our residents to people who have arrived through an often difficult journey to find a place of safety. This video is a rec...

Interview recorded with Richard Lunt, 23 May 2008 at Penrith City Library--23 tracks, 69:03 mins