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Graduates have the world at their feet

Meet Penrith’s freshest graduates, who have just completed their Certificate II in Horticulture from TAFE Western Sydney. With their new qualifications, Greg Rich, Steven Bellamy...

Labor to launch campaign in Penrith

Labor has announced it will officially launch its election campaign in Penrith next month, saying the city has become "like the Bermuda Triangle" for...

Boosting China links

The Chairman of the Penrith Business Alliance (PBA) and his Deputy, Clr Jim Aitken, recently met with a senior delegation of trade union...

Crews get upper hand on Llandilo fire

Emergency crews have brought a grass fire at Llandilo under control.

NBN coming to Penrith

Nearly 3000 residential and commercial premises in the heart of the Penrith CBD will be connected to the national broadband network...

Airport forum not on Council’s agenda

Penrith Mayor John Thain threatened to clear the Council chambers on Monday night after anti-airport hecklers continued to shout abuse during proceedings. Protesters opposed to...

Locals flock to craft stores as mask demand sparks sewing revival

Residents are flocking to local fabric and craft stores amid the state’s COVID-19 mask recommendations,

Why Turnbull should stay in top job

The only thing as certain as Winx winning her 25th straight race on Saturday was Malcolm Turnbull’s 30th consecutive Newspoll defeat on Monday. But here’s...

Police search for Penrith teen missing since October 25

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl from Penrith who has been missing for two weeks.

2019 in Review: December

Sweltering temperatures, fire emergencies and beloved Panther is axed.

Council: This is a natural disaster

Penrith City Mayor Greg Davies held talks with the premier and local members in the immediate aftermath of last Thursday’s flash...

Knife wielder to stay behind bars

An offender who repeatedly armed himself with a knife has been told “this is not the Wild West or the jungle” before being ordered...

Horrors of war never forgotten

The years pass, but the memories rarely fade for those who experienced the bloody realities of war. Locals will pay their respects to those who...

Teen killed on notorious road

A teenager has been killed in an accident on a notorious road in Llandilo. Just before 8pm last night, emergency services were called to Ninth...

From humble beginnings, Robertson’s Paints has stood the test of time. Next week, it...

Robertson’s Paints is celebrating its 90th birthday next Wednesday, November 8.

Making their Marc on Penrith

It’s already played a role in changing the cafe culture of Penrith, now Henri Marc is ready for its next challenge. After two years of...

How to host Christmas on a budget this year

While Christmas is one of the best times of the year, filled with joy and celebration, it is also the most expensive with Australians...

Man pretended to be his brother

A 19-year-old man was given five infringement notices and ordered to pay $800 in fines after he pretended to be his brother in order...

Armed robbery at Queen Street bottle shop

Police are appealing for public assistance after an armed robbery at a bottle shop in St Marys last night.

Council set to crack down on 24 hour gyms

One local 24 hour gym operator is delighted with Penrith City Council’s investigation into staffing rules – one that would make some other 24...