Community

Inspiring others through tragedy

After the loss of both her daughters and her husband, Julie Cini will be visiting Penrith next month to spread awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the topic...

Penrith’s Woman of the Year named

Heike Forth has been named the 2020 Penrith Local Woman of the Year.

Festival launches in style

The streets of Penrith will light up this St Patrick’s Day when the Penrith City Festival takes on a new feel....

A-list support for McHappy Day next month

Locals are being urged to support McHappy Day.

Bradbury to fund rally

Federal Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, has today announced he will fund a public rally to allow local residents to have their say...

Boycotting Qantas

Brendan Byrne was among thousands of travellers stranded when Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce halted all flights across the world in...

Coles, Aldi set to open in Glenmore Park

Village Fair Glenmore Park has lodged its plans for the expansion for Glenmore Park Town Centre – and it is all worth a staggering...

‘Anakai Drivers’ taking pride in the neighbourhood to new levels

Dubbed the 'Anakai Drivers', these local blokes have become something of a lawn mowing institution in Jamisontown.

Christmas spirit shines

As we sit around our Christmas Trees, surrounded by family members, there are few that would think of those less fortunate families, broken...

Helmet saves boy hurt in accident

A three-year-old boy has narrowly escaped serious injury thanks to his helmet, after a quad bike crash on the weekend. The...

Sisters praised for quick action to save their mum

Local sisters Isabelle and Mia McLean were rewarded at a special presentation on Tuesday after they were quick to act in contacting Triple Zero...

Providing a real community connection

Crowds were flowing into the hallways of the Community Connections building in Henry Street last Wednesday, for the launch of western Sydney’s newest multicultural...

Centre to close

Penrith City Council’s decision to close one of its childcare centres in St Clair has angered some parents, but Councillor Jackie...

Dream come true as local author publishes first children’s book

Claremont Meadows resident Lara Bury has ticked off a major item on her bucket list by releasing her first ever children’s picture book titled A Walk Like No Other.

Home invasion at Berkshire Park

Detectives in Sydney’s west are appealing for public help after a woman was threatened and robbed by armed intruders at her...

Honours for Panthers duo

Panthers Group has congratulated Phil Gould and Di Langmack on their recent “Outstanding Community Service” awards.   Parliamentary Secretary to...

Robbery at Cranebrook newsagency

Police from Penrith Local Area Command are appealing for information from the public following an armed robbery at a newsagency. About 5.50am...

Weekender leads the way

The Western Weekender has again confirmed its status as Penrith's most circulated newspaper.   Figures released...

Council removes trees

Penrith City Council has now begun its final year of a program to remove Spotted Gum and Nicholii trees that were...

Christmas lights have extra sparkle

The Christmas spirit has arrived early this year, as Colyton local Sharon Peach and her family fundraise for the community. Boasting one of the largest...