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More local businesses plan for re-opening

Gyms, dance studios and tattoo parlours are just some of the businesses given the green light to re-open from June 13, as more COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Join the Great Penrith Treasure Hunt

Penrith is back open for business with plenty of hidden gems to find.

Tradie suffers serious injuries after fall at Cranebrook

A 22-year-old man installing solar panels at a Cranebrook residence has fallen five metres onto concrete.

Made in Penrith: The local businesses putting us on the map

From chocolate to soap and honey, Penrith’s manufacturing scene is booming and exporting products across the country.

Teens charged after police track stolen car to St Clair

Police have arrested two wanted 14-year-olds after they were caught driving a stolen car in St Clair.

Agnes Banks residents say development would ruin rural way of living

Residents say a new proposed Indian culture centre in Agnes Banks will ruin their rural way of living, as submissions flow in opposing the plans.

More parking available in Thornton

More than 200 extra parking spaces are now available to commuters in Thornton estate, North Penrith. Penrith Council has temporarily removed 4-hour and 2-hour parking...

Local doctor’s desperate mission to reunite his family

Local doctor’s wife and newborn baby stranded overseas due to travel restrictions.

Hey Stuart, where’s our bridge?

It seems 2016 is not the first time the absence of a bridge along the Nepean River has been a concern. On Tuesday, Member for...

Hat-trick of nominations for Nordoff Robbins CEO

The CEO of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy (Noro) in Kingswood, Belinda Leonard, has been recognised for her contribution to the community with not one but three award nominations.

Man killed, child injured in motorcycle crash at Mulgoa

A man has been killed and an 11-year-old child injured in a motorcycle accident in Mulgoa this afternoon. The child has been taken to Westmead...

More funding will lock in upgrade to Dunheved Road

The highly anticipated Dunheved Road upgrade will be given a push after the Federal Government budgeted a further $63.5 million, bringing the project’s total funding up to $127 million.

Turnbull makes education announcement in Emu Plains

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made an education announcement while in Lindsay this morning. Mr Turnbull caught the train to the local area and visited...

Podcast: 2020 Grand Final preview

Podcast previews the 2020 Grand Final.

Boost for local sports, arts

Penrith is going to be a hub for art, sport and recreation after a $2.45 million investment to transform facilities in the area. Eight local...

Locals urged to have their say on City Park

Sensory gardens, water features, shaded areas and a green open space for outdoor activities are just a few of the key features proposed for Penrith's new City Park.

Properties evacuated following Cambridge Gardens fire

Police are investigating following a house fire in Cambridge Gardens this morning. About 9.40am this morning, emergency services were called to Newham Drive, Cambridge Gardens,...

More trees to be planted across Penrith

New green life will be breathed into Penrith with new trees to be planted across the region.

Noise, safety concerns at Jordan Springs

Jordan Springs residents say they fear for their safety and are kept up late into the night due to traffic noise generated from...

Cheering for a Sydney lockdown is dangerous and irresponsible

Current case numbers do not warrant a widespread lockdown.