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Penrith’s leadership duo put politics to one side

Liberal Councillor Tricia Hitchen is set to serve another 12 months as Penrith’s Deputy Mayor alongside Mayor John Thain. At Monday night’s Council meeting, Councillors...

Hashtags and hidden gems: Council launches new social media campaign

Residents are being asked to share what they love most about Penrith on social media as part of a new campaign by Penrith Council. The...

Man stabbed in domestic incident

An investigation is underway after a man was stabbed multiple times in Cranebrook this morning. Emergency services were called to a home on Penelope Place,...

Ayres: M4 not axed

Claims from metropolitan media that the NSW Government has dumped the M4 East extension are wrong, Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres...

Campus overhaul

Federal Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, has met with representatives from the Penrith Business Alliance (PBA), the University of Western Sydney (UWS) and...

Western Sydney leading economic recovery, says Treasurer

NSW Treasurer sits down for a chat with the Weekender.

Movie magic for kids with autism

In an Australian first, Hoyts Penrith will be showing 'Sensory Friendly Screenings' for local children with autism. After being approached by...

State Government to conduct feasibility study on Panthers Stadium upgrade

The State Government has announced it will allocate funding towards the development of a business case for an upgrade of Panthers Stadium.

Latest Council news

Merry Christmas to the people of Penrith City!   As 2011 draws to a close, I’d...

Restrictions on churches eased from Monday

More people can attend religious services, weddings and funerals from Monday

Girotto: Let's get this right

Penrith City Council will highlight a number of key issues with preliminary plans for the Werrington Arterial road linking the M4 and Great Western...

Police appeal to locate missing girl

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from Sydney’s west. Shyla Chamberlain, aged 14 from Willmot, was last seen at...

Five Guys to open in Penrith on Monday morning

Prepare your taste buds – American burger phenomenon Five Guys officially opens its doors in Penrith on Monday.

Fire crews prepare for long, hot summer

Grass fires caused by dry winds and hot weather have already given Penrith an indication of what’s to come this summer, with fire crews...

Man caught stealing mail

Police have charged a man for numerous offences including mail theft. About 10.30pm on Monday, police were called to Hall Street, St Marys, following reports...

Waste not coming to Kemps Creek

The NSW Government has announced it will not transfer any restricted solid waste from a site in Hunters Hill to Kemps Creek while it...

Police search for man after woman attacked

After an unexpected attack and robbery in the middle of the night, a 22-year-old woman has escaped with only minor injuries. On Sunday, January 21...

Your local window and door experts: CVD Commercial Glass has the answers

For all your aluminium window and door needs, CVD Commercial Glass and Aluminium Windows is a family owned and operated local business with over...

Fish killed as vandals destroy pet shop

Tropical and freshwater fish valued at thousands of dollars have died after a pet shop was vandalised at Emu Plains overnight. Fire & Rescue NSW...