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Man charged with manslaughter over Emu Plains fire

Police have charged a man with manslaughter after another man died in a fire in Emu Plains last month. About 1.45am on Friday , June...

Council provides extra bin collections over Christmas period

Extra services in place over Christmas and the New Year.

Is Nepean Avenue unsafe for walkers?

Nepean Avenue residents said they have no problems with walkers, runners and cyclists on their street, despite Council claiming it's unsafe. Council called a meeting...

St Marys waste operator fined over waste storage breaches

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined western Sydney waste operator CMA Ecocycle $15,000 for alleged waste storage offences at their St Marys...

Teen girl on the run after robbery

A 13-year-old girl has been robbed at knife point in the Penrith CBD. The young girl was walking along the footpath between the library and...

River shutdown “inevitable” as weed issue grows

The organisation responsible for weed control along the Hawkesbury-Nepean River has lashed out at State Government funding cuts preventing it from operating its harvester.

Erskine Park residents prepare to cool off

Erskine Park residents will be able to cool off in a new 'splash pad' at Phoenix Reserve this summer. The 'splash pad' will be operational...

Council’s proposed boat ramp changes

Traffic changes aimed at easing congestion at the Tench Reserve boat ramp have been proposed. Under the slated treatments, Penrith Council plans to implement signs...

Man charged over library break-in

Police have charged a man in regards to the break-in at Penrith Library almost two weeks ago. The break-in was discovered by staff members of...

Get your dance on: COVID restrictions lifted

A number of COVID-19 restrictions across NSW will be eased from Monday, including dancing at nightclubs and pubs.

Pair on the run after robbery

Two men are on the run after they robbed a service station last night, armed with a machete and an iron bar. At about 9pm...

Unique Italian restaurant highlights new dining precinct at Nepean Village

Nepean Village is working on a new outdoor dining precinct that is set to open this winter, but it will be a hot spot for culinary choices.

Pensioner stored guns in couch and under his bed

A pensioner has been handed a 12-month suspended sentence and fined $3,000 after pleading guilty to a raft of firearms offences. Vincent Neil Doherty, 62,...

Mums know mums best in the hunt for the perfect gift this Sunday

If you have left your Mother’s Day present for that special woman in your life to the last minute, there are plenty of Penrith mums that sell products and experiences that will make the perfect gift.

Who are Steve and Sandy? Help solve Penrith’s photo album mystery

Steve and Sandy from Colless Street, Penrith – you’re wanted. Placed in a rare situation, the team at Penrith real estate agency Stanton and Taylor...

Council set to reject proposed winter sports facility

The $300 million winter sports facility proposed for Tench Avenue has hit a major stumbling block.

World Cancer Day: Support is critical during tough times

At 27-years-old, Ali Monaghan went for a routine ultrasound to confirm her theory that she had a cyst in her right breast. Three days later,...

Man charged after allegedly kicking guide dog in Penrith

A man has been charged after allegedly kicking a trainee guide dog in Penrith this morning. Just before 10am on Thursday, June 3, police were...

Has your credit score changed overnight?

At some point in the middle of the night, I went from being a good credit risk, to an average one. And it's likely that...

Australia First confirms it will contest Council election in Penrith

Two new candidates have emerged for the upcoming Penrith Council elections, with the Australia First Party vying for a spot in East Ward.