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Man in his 20s among latest COVID-19 deaths

A man in his 20s with COVID-19 has died in Nepean Hospital.

Sex tape scandal: May’s case adjourned

Tyrone May's court case has been adjourned for another week. The Panthers' player fronted Penrith Local Court this morning over charges relating to leaked sex...

Time to give dead a voice

As the popularity of tracing family history increases, more people are going searching to find where loved ones or ancestors are buried. Local councils across...

Panther with a plan: Chairman Peter Graham outlines club’s priorities

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, Panthers Chairman Peter Graham opens up about the club's plans for the future - including less reliance on gaming revenue, and doubling its community efforts. It comes as the club's Board is locked in for an additional two years.

Chantelle bucks the trend

As a carpet layer, Chantelle Yeaman attracts a few puzzled looks whilst doing her work. Working alongside her dad for Image...

Taste of history at Penrith’s newest café

Penrith City Council has today unveiled the restored historic Police Cottage at Emu Plains. The $3.2 million upgrade means more residents and visitors to our...

He was simply the Best

Emu Plains Public School Principal, Tony Best will on Friday end his 33-year teaching career. Mr Best, who also turns...

High altitude training: Air Locker set for Penrith

A new gym is heading to town, but it’s not what you might expect.

Panthers board re-elected

The Panthers Group today announced that the current Board of the Directors has been re-elected for a further two-year term. ...

Tackling big issues

Increasing superannuation contributions, the carbon tax and payroll tax remain the sticking points for small businesses in western Sydney. On Tuesday...

Penrith Whitewater Stadium closed due to algal bloom

Penrith Whitewater Stadium has been closed until further notice due to water quality concerns.

Fears over growing beauty trend

Lack of proper regulation sparks health concerns over eyelash extension boom.

Fast food hub on the way

Construction of a new food hub in North Penrith is bounding ahead, with the project expected to be unveiled mid-year.

GG launches Kidsafe Day

Five children die each week in Australia due to preventable accidents, a sad statistic that made the launch of 2012 National Kidsafe Day...

OZWAC confirms merger after 22 years raising funds for research

Local charity The Australian Women and Children’s Research Foundation (OZWAC) has confirmed a merger with the Nepean Blue Mountains Education and Medical Research Foundation.

Another home invasion arrest

A second man has been arrested and charged over an alleged home invasion in Sydney’s west last month. ...

Friday Five: Chicken

This week's Friday Five looks at the best chicken around Penrith.

Boy fights for life after being found face down in pool

An eight-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after he was pulled from a backyard pool in Glenmore Park this...

Cloud hangs over key Penrith events

Real Festival and Tree Lighting may not go ahead.

Glenmore Park man arrested over child sex offences

A man will face court today after being charged by Strike Force Trawler detectives over the alleged online grooming of a child for sexual...