The M4 Motorway will be closed in both directions at the Northern Road, South Penrith over the Queen's Birthday long weekend from 9pm on Friday 7 June to 4am on Tuesday 11 June (weather permitting). As the new bridge has opened to traffic, the old bridge must now be removed. This will happen …
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Volunteer Callout – 120 Countdown Driving Program
An initiative of Uniting, the 120 Countdown Program helps people who would otherwise find it very hard to get their driver's licence to learn to drive, and they're looking for volunteer mentors! Listen to Rossco's interview with Paul Steward from 120 Countdown or scroll down to read more. Do …
Australian Icon Vanessa Amorosi to Perform in Penrith
It might have been almost a decade since Vanessa Amorosi performed to Australian audiences, but she is certainly back home on the stage. After joining John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Jon Stevens, Thirsty Merc & Dragon on a run of dates for the Red Hot Summer Tour earlier this year, Vanessa has …
Rossco’s Cafe De Wheels
As Ross Hutchison pulled back the paper covering his photo on the Harry's Cafe De Wheels van he asked "Who's that?"His granddaughter, who assisted him in lifting the covering off, exclaimed "Pa!"On Friday 26th April, Vintage FM were 'Live on Location' playing The Music You Grew Up With …
Roadwork Begins in Penrith
UPDATE: MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION HERE: https://vintagefm.com.au/castlereagh-road-closure-september-6th-9th/ April 30 2019: Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions from this Wednesday on Mulgoa and Castlereagh roads at Penrith for road and bridge upgrade work to be carried …
Women Who Influenced Music
This International Women's Day, we take a look at 10 of the women who influenced the music scene over the years. (in no particular order) Bessie Smith - Empress of the Blues Bessie Smith sang raw, uncut country blues inspired by her life. Her voice, coupled with the ability to connect with …
Western Sydney’s International Airport Named After Pioneer Aviator
It's been a controversial topic for many years but construction of the Western Sydney International Airport is going ahead at full steam - on track for completion in 2026 - and now it has a name. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport was unveiled as the Airport’s operating …
On This Day in 1975: Colour Television Transmissions Begin in Australia
It was dubbed 'C-Day', March 1st, 1975. The day colour television transmissions began in Australia. On the stroke of midnight, colour appeared across television sets and revolutionised the TV viewing experience forever. Rewind to 1954, when colour television was introduced in the United States. …