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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...

Push for mosque decision to be reversed

EXCLUSIVE: At least two Penrith Councillors will push for a rescission motion to overturn Monday evening's controversial approval of a prayer hall at...

Councillors throw their support behind TAFE

Penrith Councillors from all sides of the political spectrum are proud of their TAFE educations and weren’t afraid to stand up against rising...

Victory for common sense

In a victory for Glenmore Park residents, Penrith Councillors have unanimously voted down a proposal for units and townhouses along Glengarry Drive. ...

Darts night has a serious side

Did you know more men die of cancer each year than women? A shocking statistic has revealed that men are 84 per...

Mosque gains Council approval

Penrith Councillors have thrown their support behind a development application to build a prayer hall in Kemps Creek in a display of solidarity with...

Severe winds lash Penrith

The Penrith SES has received over 30 calls for assistance after freak winds lashed the area this afternoon. A major clean-up operation...

Charity house fetches $783,000

Following a competitive and nail-biting auction, the Build for a Cure house has sold for $783,000, where proceeds will be donated to Children’s...

100 reasons to celebrate

South Penrith resident Jo Brotherson has lived through an entire century. The local senior is celebrating her 100th birthday today (Friday,...

Mamre's new Senior Studies Centre opens

Mamre Anglican School has celebrated the completion of its new Senior Studies Centre, designed specifically to suit the modern learning styles of today’s...

Tributes flow for Gough Whitlam

An instigator of social change, the legacy of former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam has greatly shaped Australia. But while his...

Concern over fire station closures

Labor candidate for Penrith, Emma Husar, has raised concerns about the safety of local residents after the Penrith Fire Station was closed during...

Jackie Kelly quits Liberals

It’s the political party she once served with passion and pride, but now Jackie Kelly says she’s quitting the Liberals. Serving as...

Chance to remember and reflect

Wednesday was a reverent day at Nepean Hospital as parents and families who have lost a child in pregnancy or infancy converged for...

Green light for Werrington Arterial

The NSW and Federal Governments have announced that they will jointly fund the Werrington Arterial project and have the piece of infrastructure completed...

Penrith's naughty parkers

It's that little, white piece of paper flapping on your windshield that every car owner despises; a parking ticket. And according...

Mix business and pleasure at golf day

A Golf Day raising money for two important local charities will take place at Penrith Golf Club next Friday, October 17. Presented...

Bright fresh start for Sunnyfield

It was a fittingly sunny day last Friday for the official opening of disability service provider Sunnyfield’s new centre at Orchard Hills. ...

Lakes future looks bright

A vision plan for the Penrith Lakes Scheme is only months away from the public consultation stage according to Penrith MP Stuart Ayres,...

Brooke's Car Rally returns

More than 50 car loads of local residents are expected to take part in the second annual Brooke's Car Rally, a unique fundraiser...