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Sport meets culture at NAIDOC Cup event in Emu Plains
1300 Aboriginal kids from primary schools all over the local area descended on Hunter Fields in Emu Plains on Tuesday for the 12th annual NAIDOC Cup.
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.
Retirement for doctor who put Nepean Hospital on the world stage
Nepean Hospital has seen a significant retirement, with former Intensive Care Medicine Director, Professor Anthony McLean, finishing up his work at the hospital after more than 35 years.
Podcast: Power and performance inspires Katie on stage
Brand new Passion & Perspective Podcast.
Goodbye to a remarkable year: A special message from our Managing Editor
A special Christmas message from our Editor.
Lift upgrade won’t be finished until end of March
Despite an official opening taking place last year boasting a more accessible facility, some commuters are struggling while a lift is replaced at Penrith...
Former soccer coach pleads guilty to child sexual abuse
A former soccer coach from St Clair has pleaded guilty to 179 charges relating to the sexual abuse of young boys and dissemination of abuse videos.
Penrith man wins $2.8 million Lotto prize
The excitement of discovering he had just won more than $2.8 million in the weekend’s Saturday Lotto draw was too much for one Penrith...
Kingswood nursing students guaranteed future work
TAFE NSW Kingswood has partnered with Australia’s largest private hospital operator to help build western Sydney’s future nursing workforce.
Residents and police foil break and enter attempt at Colyton
Two men who broke in and tried to steal from a home in the middle of the night were foiled when the resident chased...
Man stabbed in Penrith
A crime scene has been established following a stabbing at Penrith. About 1.30am today, police from Penrith Local Area Command attended Castlereagh...
Pub debate ignites in Glenmore Park
There's a push by a number of residents in Glenmore Park for a drinking hole to be established in the suburb.
WSROC president stands down
Blue Mountains councillor Alison McLaren has announced she will step down as WSROC president when her term expires in October this year. The...
Christmas products available at Coles from Monday
Coles customers can start spreading the Christmas joy from Monday, with a range of festive products hitting the shelves.
Santa spreads festive cheer at hospital
Children and newborns seeking treatment at Nepean Hospital received a very special visit from Santa last week
Premier back in Penrith as government holds rail manufacturing roundtable
Premier Chris Minns was back in Penrith today - this time to discuss rail manufacturing.
Dire weather forecast could see fruit and veg prices surge again
After sky high prices for months, consumers have recently seen the prices of many fruits and vegetables drop by up to 90 per cent, as the impacts of the floods diminish.
Towers set to soar at Thornton as apartment plan awaits approval
The final piece of the puzzle for one of Penrith’s newest residential areas is almost in place with the plans for Thornton Central currently being assessed by Penrith City Council.
Penrith’s answer to Silicon Valley
After years of discussion and planning, Penrith City Council has officially rubber-stamped the first stage of a massive 280 hectare Science Park at Luddenham.
Strategically...
Penrith’s soapy success story
Major milestone: Penrith-based business is showing big players how it’s done
