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Nursing home worker wasn’t showing symptoms, police say
Police enquiries have revealed a health care worker at a nursing home in Caddens was not displaying any symptoms of Coronavirus while at work, despite later testing positive to COVID-19.
WSU deploys new tech to International Space Station
Western Sydney University (WSU) is working to deploy ground-breaking camera technology to the International Space Station for a research project.
Site rehabilitation work commences as Nepean Business Park edges closer
Construction on Nepean Business Park is officially underway with site rehabilitation work kicking off.
Nursing home situation escalates: 10 now positive
The Coronavirus situation at a Caddens nursing home has escalated dramatically, with NSW Health confirming 10 staff and residents have tested positive to COVID-19.
Panthers Life Member Harry Slaughter passes away
Penrith Panthers Life Member and well-known local Harry Slaughter has died.Â
Penrith man charged under Public Health Act after ignoring police directions
A Penrith man has been charged after repeatedly breaching warnings to leave the Sydney CBD area.
Two Coronavirus cases confirmed in local nursing home
Two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in a Kingswood nursing home.
NSW prisons welcome first female Islamic chaplain
A Muslim community leader from Sydney’s west has become Corrective Services NSW’s first female Islamic chaplain.
New app helps businesses tackle Coronavirus screening
A local business has created a web-based app that automates COVID-19 screening, replacing paper with extremely easy to use QR code technology.
Turn your ‘iso’ moments into history
The State Library of NSW wants your self-isolation images to become part of the historic record, launching a new collecting drive on Instagram today called #NSWathome.
Strength in numbers: More police to start work at Nepean Local Area Command
More than a dozen new police officers will start work in the local area following the graduation of some 263 new recruits from the Academy in Goulburn.
What does ‘normal’ look like in a post-Coronavirus world?
The word 'normal' has been thrown around a lot lately.Â
Historic JobKeeper Payment gets green light
The Federal Government's $130 billion JobKeeper Payment legislation has passed Parliament.
Health professionals gather virtually to discuss local Coronavirus response
Members of the Lindsay Healthy Active Living Network virtually put their heads together last week to discuss the local response to the Coronavirus epidemic.
Podcast: Coronavirus impact on Penrith
In a brand new podcast, The Western Weekender looks at the latest impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on Penrith.
Employment law in the spotlight during Coronavirus crisis
Where do you stand during these incredible times?
Finding a parking spot now easier thanks to new app launched in Penrith
Penrith City Council has launched a new app.
Double demerits still in force this weekend
Travel restricted this Easter weekend, but double demerits are still in force.
Vets and pet stores adapt to changing world
While people need to be keeping their distance during the Coronavirus pandemic, they still need to be taking care of their pets.
Courtney’s buzz cut for charity
With all the doom and gloom in the world, 21-year-old Courtney Zalasinski is trying to do some good.
