Business

Another retailer falls into administration

Another stunning retail collapse.

New recycling centre at Emu Heights is a game changer

Are you a builder, demolisher or excavation company? Then you’re in luck! A brand-new state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility recently opened up in the local area.

Penrith’s High Street social is closed – here’s why

High Street Social appears to have poured its last beer - with the landlord of the Penrith CBD venue taking possession of the premises.

Popular couple to bid farewell to long-standing local florist

For over 50 years, Robyn Farr has helped us celebrate good times and offered compassion during tough times through her beautiful floral arrangements. Owners of...

Apps take a bite out of profits

Frustrated restaurant owners fear delivery apps are eating the industry alive as pricey commission sends profits into the ground. Last week, Burger Head Penrith raised...

Adairs set to re-open retail outlets

Adairs is set to re-open its Penrith stores.

St Marys Town Centre eyes brighter future for forgotten part of Penrith

After a challenging few years, St Marys Town Centre Corporation has a strong vision to encourage the local economy and community spirit.

New industrial estate welcomes SEKO Logistics

SEKO Logistics will make its home at a new premium industrial estate at Kemps Creek.

Veronica’s new car comes at perfect time

After three months and 28,000 competition entries, one lucky woman is now the proud owner of a brand new 2015 Toyota Kluger. On Tuesday, Veronica...

Mums mean business!

After sharing three pregnancies together and a combined collective of 10 kids, local sisters-in-law Tenille Perceval and Naomi Bartak are trying their hand at...

Local Business Awards to be held next week

The Weekender is a proud sponsor of the event.

From Penrith to the world: How Flip Out became an international success

Brent Grundy’s idea to create a trampoline play centre in Penrith eight years ago turned out to be a flippin’ success.

Game over for owners of popular Mega Games on High Street

After 30 years with the business, Manuel and Christine Stanatakis have announced their retirement from Mega Games in Penrith.

The search for Penrith’s best burger

“Penrith lacks good burgers. We want burgers. We crave burgers. Please give us burgers.” This is the plea from one Penrith local who desperately wants...

Starbucks confirms return to Penrith

Those that love a bit of extra sugar or spice in their daily brew will be rejoicing to learn that Starbucks is returning to...

Michael Hill closes stores, stands staff down

Jewellery chain Michael Hill has closed its Australian stores indefinitely, including its shop at Westfield Penrith.

Essential businesses can now get COVID tests on-site for staff

Medihealth Pathology in Penrith is making COVID-19 testing easier for essential workers to keep the community safe.

Local tourism a hot topic at networking event

Tourism will be a hot topic at an event in Penrith later this month as key stakeholders discuss ways to take advantage of an expected influx of new visitors.

Property Central announces expansion

Two of Penrith's top real estate agencies are becoming one, as Century 21 Mulgoa joins the Property Central family. Property Central Managing Director Lee Waterhouse...

Why your favourite restaurant may not actually exist

The next time you order food from Uber Eats or Deliveroo, it may come from a restaurant that doesn’t even exist. ‘Virtual restaurants’ are the...