Community

Car park upgrade long overdue, says Panthers management

No longer will patrons of Penrith Panthers Leagues Club have to negotiate pot holes and uneven surfaces when endeavouring to use the car...

Local couple building Hope

A selfless Penrith couple are packing up and flying to the tiny African nation of Uganda to build the first children’s home in...

More consultation needed on M9

Councillors Bernard Bratusa and Prue Car have acknowledged there needs to be more community consultation on the South West Rail Link Extension and...

Revised Jane St plan announced

The local community has been invited to have its say on a road upgrade package for Penrith’s Jane Street as well as Castlereagh...

Exclusive: Kalynda's dad breaks family's silence

EXCLUSIVE: After a harrowing month locked away in a Chinese detention centre as the subject of drug trafficking suspicions, Penrith’s Kalynda Davis is...

Back in business after fire

After a devastating fire ripped through Salt Aquariums in December last year, the Emu Plains store is refurbished and ready for business. ...

Abbott axes GP co-payment plan

The $7 GP co-payment has been axed in a major policy backdown by Prime Minister Tony Abbott. The Government will instead implement...

Kalynda Davis returns home

Glenmore Park woman Kalynda Davis has returned home to Australia after being released by Chinese authorities without charge. 22-year-old Ms Davis was...

PAC students lend a hand for Christmas

Many families struggling to make ends meet this Christmas will have food on the table and toys under the tree thanks to the...

Naval museum to open this weekend

Australia’s naval history is about to get much more accessible for the people of Penrith, with the official opening of the Nepean Naval...

Donation brightens kids' day

The gents of Jamison Hotel Social Golf Club have made a commitment to annually support Nepean Hospital Children’s Ward after donating around $40,000...

Chifley Hotel re-branded

Penrith's Chifley Hotel has been re-branded as the Mercure Penrith, effective immediately. The new management contract reflects the Accor group’s belief that proposed...

Controversial DA gets Council approval

Councillors have tonight voted in favour of a Development Application for a Place of Public Worship in Kemps Creek. At a...

Locals urged to drop off toys

Penrith Panthers has been chosen as one of the official drop off points for Kyle and Jackie O’s Toy Drive this festive season...

Martin's not lost for words

Just the thought of standing up in front of a group of people and saying a few words is enough to instil fear...

Power price hike warning

Locals will face higher power bills if electricity is privatised, the State Opposition has warned. Shadow Energy Minister, Adam Searle...

Residents express concerns at community meeting

Residents from Orchard Hills and surrounding suburbs gathered at St Marys community centre on Tuesday evening to voice concerns about the route of...

Kelly ready to bring her A-game to election campaign

After announcing just weeks ago that she had quit the Liberal Party, former Howard Minister Jackie Kelly says she is ready to bring...

Roads funding announced

The Australian and NSW Governments have announced successful projects for Round One of the $200 million Western Sydney Local Roads Package. Assistant...

Is Penrith really here?

It’s one of the most basic marketing tools in the book, says Penrith Councillor Maurice Girotto – Penrith needs to announce itself to...