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Witnesses help police nail alleged crims
A 31-year-old female and a 37-year-old male from Emu Plains have been arrested after keen eyed witnesses reported their suspicious behaviour to police.
At about...
Man in his 40s dies in motorcycle crash
Witnesses are being called to come forward after a man died in a motorcycle crash at St Marys this morning.
Emma’s cancer roller coaster is on the up after fresh all-clear
It’s been a whirlwind three years for Cranebrook’s Emma Dunlop after a hairline freckle left her unsure if she would live or die.
Ms Dunlop...
Cheers to that: Pub in Jordan Springs gets green light
Jordan Springs will receive its highly anticipated pub, with an independent planning panel approving the development.
Stabbing accused released into care
Clinton Walker, the man accused of stabbing his mother and girlfriend with a sword and machete at Emu Plains last year, has been granted...
Penrith Lakes to be transformed into movie mecca
Penrith will become a permanent production house for some of the world’s biggest blockbuster films.
New recruits join crime fight
Seven newly graduated officers are strengthening the local community after joining Penrith and St Marys Local Area Commands this week.
Three new police recruits –...
Fourth death recorded in Nepean outbreak; weddings back with five guests
A woman in her 70s has become the fourth person to die after acquiring COVID-19 inside Nepean Hospital.
The Week: May 20
Troy Dodds hosts the May 20 edition of The Week. Featuring Emily Newton, Nathan Taylor and Kate Reid.
You can hear The Week first on...
Locals urged to put a focus on heart health
Doctors are urging Penrith residents to use their heads when it comes to their hearts to help curb rising rates of undiagnosed heart valve disease.
Inquest rules missing St Marys mum dead
A coroner's inquest has found a St Marys mum, who went missing last year, to be dead.
An inquest into the disappearance of St Marys...
Election quirk forces vote for Deputy Mayor next week
Penrith Councillors will elect their Deputy Mayor on Monday night, but it will only be for a fleeting term.
Due to the COVID-19 postponement of...
Locals urged to get behind Red Nose Day this Friday
More than 3000 Australian families experience the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child every year.
Red Nose is fighting for a future...
First drinks: Locals rush to pubs, shops and hairdressers
Fully vaccinated locals haven't wasted any time as COVID-19 restrictions eased after over 100 days of lockdown.
Sleeping rough for a good cause
Two St Marys business owners will sleep rough for a night to raise money for the fight against local homelessness.
Michelle Latham from Heavenly Celebrations...
Crameri declares he will contest Council election after all
Veteran Councillor Kevin Crameri has back-flipped on his promise not to contest the next election.
Council urged to save historic house
Pressure is mounting on Penrith City Council to rescue a historic piece of real estate currently under threat of destruction.
Rodley House, a brick villa...
McIntosh urges changes to planned footbridge location
Federal Member for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh is calling for a commitment to solve a safety issue through plans for the Emu Plains Commuter Car Park.
Penrith Show promises to be bigger and better than ever in 2017
Now in its 174th year, the Penrith District Show is promising to be a weekend to remember for the whole family.
Held at Penrith Paceway,...
New plans for evolution of Fernhill Estate at Mulgoa revealed
Stunning designs have been revealed for the new 423-hectare park at Fernhill Estate, now on display for public feedback.
