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10 places in Penrith to watch the Cup
Are you and your friends struggling to figure out where you want to go out on Cup day?
The Weekender is here to help! Here...
New buoys, signage in place in response to multiple accidents at Penrith Weir
New temporary warning signage and water marker buoys have been hastily installed after serious concerns were raised about safety on the Nepean River at Penrith Weir.
Solar booms in Sydney’s west
With power bills continuing to climb, Penrith is leading the way for solar installations as locals look to keep costs down.
Managing Director of Penrith...
Bowls day to raise money for Penrith PCYC
A major charity bowls day is taking place in Penrith next week.
Local author’s Jurassic inspiration
It was the discovery of the all-white cover of Michael Crichton’s ‘Jurassic Park’ that sparked inspiration in local author, Kim O’Toole.
Since then, Mr O’Toole...
Police circle in on alleged donut thief
Police have charged a Penrith woman following the alleged theft of a donut truck last month.
Helping ease the back to school cost burden
The giving season doesn’t end at Christmas, with many struggling locals in need of a little bit of extra help this new year.
Mama Lana’s...
Jobs to take off as airport construction rolls on
The construction of Western Sydney International Airport (WSA) is creating opportunities for thousands of locals to work on delivering the $5.3 billion project.
Trio arrested after cash and puppies were stolen from Londonderry house
Three people have been charged after an alleged aggravated break and enter at a house in Londonderry.
About 10.30pm on Friday, January 19, police will...
100 years of producing quality milk in Penrith
Exclusive: We go inside one of Penrith’s most iconic factories as it celebrates a century of local manufacturing and providing employment to residents
Boost for local health services
In an effort to improve local health service and efficiency, $17 million is headed to the Nepean community for a new HealthOne facility based...
CCTV released after Jordan Springs carjacking
Police have released CCTV images and are again appealing for public assistance after a carjacking in Jordan Springs today.
About 10.20am today, Wednesday, April 20,...
Why we’d never elect Bob Hawke today
Recently the ABC aired a very good documentary on the life and times of former Australian Prime Minister, Bob Hawke.
It framed the argument, as...
How Scouts thrives in modern world
Technology and screens has done little to stop the Scouts and Girl Guides movement, as a new generation embraces it.
Mooney on the move to old video store site
It’s been a busy two years for local real estate agent, Peggy Willcox.
After opening Mooney Real Estate in 2016, the mum of two has...
West could hold the key on Saturday
As the last week of the campaign gets underway, a new analysis of western Sydney voting behaviours reveals that western Sydney voters could hold the key to deciding the 2022 federal election outcome.
Local grandmother wins $2.7 million Keno jackpot
A 68-year-old grandmother from Berkshire Park has won a $2.7 million Keno jackpot at St Marys Leagues Club.
The calm winner, who wishes to keep...
Weekender journalist takes up the Ration Challenge
With so much devastation going on around us, many have been left looking for a way to help.
Locals bartering for food
In the backyard of local homes, many novice green-thumbs are looking back to our roots and engaging in old style bartering, making new friendships...
Penrith Council gets green light to increase rates by 2.5 per cent
Penrith City Council has been granted permission to increase its rates above the level of the annual rate peg.
