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Ayres hits back: Labor’s asbestos claims just “scare mongering”

An angry Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has labelled Labor's claims over asbestos in schools a "scare campaign" and says any suggestion safety is at risk is "misleading".

Couple try to re-steal vehicle in front of police

A couple have been charged over a bizarre attempt to steal and re-steal a motor vehicle in Cranebrook.

Serial shoplifter jailed for at least six months

A serial shoplifter busted with stolen goods has been jailed for at least six months after pleading guilty to a string of offences.

Woman may be sent back to jail over phone calls with inmates

A Berkshire Park woman convicted of sex offences against her teenage daughter may be forced to serve the balance of her jail sentence after violating her parole.

Asbestos scare in local schools: Labor demands more transparency

Labor wants more transparency, but education officials say issue is under control.

Ninja Warrior style adventure park to open in Penrith

The adventure park plans to open before Christmas.

Man killed in factory accident at St Marys

Paramedics tried to save the man but he died at the scene.

Blame game will not solve Panthers’ problems

Troy Dodds wraps up the 2019 NRL season for the Penrith Panthers.

Accused sex fiend to stay behind bars

The Werrington man accused of online procurement of a 14-year-old girl for sex will remain behind bars after facing court.

Work begins on Astina Suites in Penrith

New serviced apartments are coming to Penrith.

Desperate search for father and son

UPDATE: The man and his son have been found safe and well. Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a one-year-old boy and his...

Man charged with firearm offences after vehicle stop in Kingswood

A man will face court today after being charged with firearm offences. About 2am yesterday, officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command stopped a vehicle...

Penrith woman scores $163,000 on KENO

A Penrith woman who used her late relative’s lucky numbers to mark her Keno entry has made the shock discovery that those numbers have...

Werrington man arrested on child sex charges

A 47-year-old Werrington man has been charged after allegedly procuring a 14-year-old girl online.

Annual WestCare dinner raises record $200,000 in Penrith

More than $200,000 has been raised for local charity WestCare in a spectacular show of generosity from the Penrith community.

Measles case confirmed in Penrith

Locals are being urged to be on alert for symptoms.

$300,000 to flow to local community groups

Penrith MP Stuart Ayres today announced that four local projects have been selected to receive a share of $321,721 through the NSW Government’s My Community Project funding program.

Plenty of love to give: Couple reflects on Foster Care decision

Erskine Park couple Felicity and Adam Moreau always knew they had a lot of love to give, but when having their own family wasn't...

No sign of Jordan Springs fields re-opening

Jordan Springs residents are being deprived of yet another amenity they were promised, says Londondery MP Prue Car.

The not-for-profit program changing young lives for the better

How a local not-for-profit organisation is changing young lives for the better.