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Man told to stop exposing himself at traffic lights
A man who exposed himself at a set of traffic lights has been slapped with a hefty fine.
Sakmann Dith faced Penrith Local Court last...
Faster Internet promised for Glenmore Park
Glenmore Park residents can say goodbye to slow Internet, with NBN Co announcing the suburb will have its fibre broadband connection upgraded by 2023.
Opposition Leader Jodi McKay steps down
NSW Labor Leader Jodi McKay has stepped down after a week of intense pressure surrounding her position.
Urban Living Lab set to tackle the heat in Penrith
The extreme heat the west has been experiencing of late may be a thing of the past with the announcement of an Urban Living Lab,...
Local league personality Barry Costa honoured with OAM
South Penrith resident Barry Costa has been recognised for showcasing an outstanding commitment to local organisations in the 2021 Queens Birthday Honours list.
Council marks anniversary of historic apology
Penrith has marked the anniversary of the national apology to Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a special family reunion taking place...
Council rejects calls for residential parking scheme in Thornton
Thornton residents can be fined for parking in front of their own homes.
Sod turned for Quest Penrith
Thornton Estate in Penrith will be given a brand new hotel with construction officially commencing today, Friday, March 3.
The development of Quest Penrith is...
New eateries set to open in Thornton
The Thornton community could welcome a new coffee house and restaurant with a Development Application recently lodged with Penrith Council.
Woman busted drink driving with four children in her car
A woman has been caught drink driving with four children in her car at Cranebrook.
Police were patrolling Goldmark Crescent, Cranebrook about 3.45pm yesterday when officers stopped...
Sydney lockdown extended until August 28
A pained Gladys Berejiklian has extended Sydney’s lockdown by another four weeks as COVID-19 continues to hold the city to ransom.
Untold stories from Penrith’s hidden crisis
Homelessness is a national issue that is often swept aside, especially in cities like Penrith, where there is a strong business community and large...
Real Festival cancelled; 2022 dates confirmed
Penrith Council has officially pulled the pin on this year's Real Festival, which was scheduled to take place in September. 
Penrith’s youngest fundraiser isn’t slowing down any time soon
Every night, 11-year-old Brooke Jones goes to sleep under her life motto that sits above her bed, ‘if you can dream it, you can...
Renewed hope that Lynette Melbin mystery could be solved
One of Penrith’s most baffling mysteries could be closer than ever to being solved.
Man who tried to meet teen for sex jailed for two years
A man who pleaded guilty to procuring a 14-year-old girl for sex has been sentenced to two years jail.
Brett Andrew Slaven, 43, was apprehended...
“Forgotten”: Mayor doubles down on call for new vaccine hub in Penrith
Penrith Council has again called on the State Government and NSW Health to implement a new vaccine hub in the local area.
State Government delays Levy introduction
The State Government will delay the introduction of the Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL), it was confirmed today.
Currently, the Emergency Services are funded through...
“I’m not an anti-vaxxer”: Mulgoa MP continues campaign against mandatory vaccinations
She’s become the face of the campaign against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, but Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies insists she’s not an anti-vaxxer.
Man killed in single-vehicle Mulgoa crash
A report will be prepared for the Coroner after a fatal crash in Mulgoa today.
About 10am, police were called to Mulgoa Road, near Mayfair Road,...
