News
Friday Five: Chicken
This week's Friday Five looks at the best chicken around Penrith.
Cruise enthusiasts desperate to return to the seas, but industry remains halted
Prior to the pandemic, loyal cruise fans Joshua Hendriks and Dannielle Morgan would have been first down the gangway to enjoy a holiday on the open seas.
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.
Local dance schools in the spotlight as end-of-year concerts return to ‘normal’
After 12 months of hard work, December is the time for local dance studios to show off their stuff in end of year concerts and productions.
Nursing degrees to go online as teaching evolution goes to new level
Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia’s number one university for nursing and midwifery, has launched its Bachelor of Nursing degree through WSU Online, in a...
My worst fears
It is Kaylene Evans’ worst fear that her husband George could pass away without her there to comfort him. ...
Reserve to be named in honour of icon of Penrith’s past
Local settler Thomas Smith will be recognised with a Thornton reserve named in his honour.
Forgotten victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence can affect anyone, whether that be a woman, man, child or even a pet.
Popular chicken restaurant El Jannah to be closed for several weeks
Penrith charcoal chicken restaurant El Jannah is closed after a fire broke out in an electric motor last week.
Greens say they deserve your attention this election
Some may label the Greens as obsessed with the environment or too radical, but the party wants voters to scratch beyond the surface to discover their core values ahead of the NSW Election.
Helping a growing community
A new program focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the growing community of Iranian women in Penrith was launched this week....
“Chaotic”: Councillors criticise tighter rules that have split Penrith LGA
Penrith Councillors have spoken out about the tighter COVID restrictions imposed on 12 Penrith suburbs.
Community sessions to be held to discuss Wallacia proposal
The cemetery development at Wallacia is moving closer to reality with the community invited to have their say on the proposed plans.
Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries...
Concerns over emerging COVID cluster at Nepean Hospital
A COVID-19 cluster is emerging inside the mental health unit of Nepean Hospital.
Help make Isaac’s dream come true
As one Mulgoa boy prepares for brain surgery, he dreams of meeting his idol, Bruno Mars.
The now 13-year-old Isaac Villanueva was diagnosed with a...
Stolen war medals returned
There were tears of joy in Penrith Police Station today (Friday, December 13) as three stolen war medals were restored and returned to their...
Liberals hold the power as Council election result is confirmed
Five new Councillors have been elected to Penrith City Council, with results from the recent Local Government Election now confirmed.
Charity golf day aims to raise more than $15,000 for cancer fight
Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club is teeing up for its annual Cancer Council charity golf day, to be held later this month.
The event,...
Charges laid over alleged historic sexual assaults in St Marys
A former priest has been charged over the alleged historic sexual assault of two boys in Sydney’s west and on the South Coast.
In August...
BEC is nation's best
The local area has scored a major coup this week with the Penrith Valley Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) being named the best of...
