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Penrith music teacher nominated for ARIA Award

A Penrith resident has been nominated for the Telstra ARIA Music Teacher of The Year.

Fears locals are not prepared for storm season

Despite the dry spell, residents are still being urged to brace for what is predicted to be a wild storm season.

McCarthy Catholic College to be re-named from 2020

The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta has confirmed that McCarthy Catholic College in Emu Plains will have a new name from next year. The well-known...

New use for old linen thanks to recycling program at Sheridan

Homewares brand Sheridan is encouraging Penrith residents to throw in the towel to save the planet. From this month, residents will be able to give...

Local bus services go cashless from Monday

Gone are the days of scrambling for change at the bottom of your purse for your bus fare.

Motorcycle safety is the torque of the town

Local riders are being urged to take precautions as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month rolls on.

Crameri set to call it quits

Veteran Penrith City Councillor and former Mayor Kevin Crameri is set to bring the curtain down on his long political career next year.

Man’s Glenmore Park house party takes bizarre twist

A 44-year-old has been charged after committing multiple offences involving drugs, a firearm, sexual touching and an assault at his own house party earlier this week.

Students get on board with reading

Library on wheels promotes joy of reading during visit to local primary school

Is Penrith facing a jobs drought?

Marie Gibbard is desperate to work, but says it’s almost impossible to find a job.

Driver blows six times over limit

A Londonderry driver will appear in court next month after being caught almost six times over the legal alcohol limit.

Teen charged over attack at correctional facility

A teenage boy has been charged after allegedly attempting to assault another inmate at a juvenile correctional facility in Werrington. Police will allege in court...

Further charges laid against corrections officer

Police have laid 19 additional charges against a Corrective Services NSW officer over the alleged sexual abuse of inmates at a correctional facility. In October...

Police called in after drugs discovered following house fire

It's understood a Stafford Street house that went up in flames this morning may have contained a hydroponic set-up. About 7am fire fighters were called...

Thousands of jobs to be created thanks to Nepean Business Park project

The Nepean Business Park was officially launched at a breakfast in Penrith.

Friday Five: Restaurants we want back

Penrith has had its fair share of restaurants come and go over the years. In this week's Friday Five, we send our tastebuds back...

“Worthless” pet insurance caned by advocacy group

Pet insurance earns itself a Shonky Award.

Baseball club rocked by robbery

Baseball club shattered after equipment and apparel is stolen during holidays

Vaccinations delivered by local doctor may be ‘less effective’, health officials say

Patients of a Cambridge Park GP are being notified that vaccinations they received may be less effective due to insufficient storage practices at the...

Western Line services fail to meet on-time running targets

Two years on, the new timetable delivers more services but is struggling with reliability.