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Police search for man after woman attacked
After an unexpected attack and robbery in the middle of the night, a 22-year-old woman has escaped with only minor injuries.
On Sunday, January 21...
Two-up across three days as full ANZAC Day commemorations return
First full ANZAC service coming since 2019.
Quick thinking car dealer helps police catch fraudster
An attendant at a car dealership sensed something wasn’t quite right, and alerted police to a man who was then arrested and charged with...
Police search for car stolen from Jordan Springs at knifepoint
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a car stolen from Jordan Springs at knifepoint.
About 10.20am today, Wednesday, April 20, emergency services were...
Cemetery debate lives on as Wallacia locals pack Council chambers
People power filled the Penrith City Council Chambers last night as Wallacia residents let their opposition to a cemetery at Wallacia Golf Course be...
Man stabbed at shopping centre
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in Penrith yesterday.
About 5.15pm on Sunday, emergency services were called to a shopping centre on Jane...
Woman busted high range drink driving with baby in the car
A woman has been charged with high range PCA after she was stopped by police while driving with a child in her car in St Marys today.
State Government pays $27 million to secure future of historic Fernhill estate
The NSW Government has entered into a contract to purchase the central precinct of the historic Fernhill Estate at Mulgoa.
The news secures Fernhill's future...
McMahon lowdown: Labor expected to hold seat
Some Weekender readers will be voting at the Federal Election on Saturday for who will represent the seat of McMahon for the next three years.
Kickstart to law career
Susan Graham from St Paul’s Grammar School in Penrith has been announced as the winner of this year’s Bateman Battersby Law Bursary.
Ms Graham completed...
“It’s not going to be pretty”: Impact of rate rise set to hit hard
Already dealing with skyrocketing grocery and petrol prices, the Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the cash rate by 50 basis points will be a kick in the guts to mortgage holders.
Woman granted bail after blowing .308 with kids in her car
A woman has been charged after allegedly drink-driving with two children in the car at Kingswood.
About 11.35am today, police were called to O’Connell Street,...
Sport meets culture at NAIDOC Cup event in Emu Plains
1300 Aboriginal kids from primary schools all over the local area descended on Hunter Fields in Emu Plains on Tuesday for the 12th annual NAIDOC Cup.
Have a cuppa for cancer research
For the past 25 years, Cancer Council's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea has brought together millions of Australians to share a cup of tea in...
Popular book shop Harry Hartog Bookseller set to open Penrith location
Attention all book lovers... a Development Application (DA) lodged with Penrith City Council could see a new book store and café coming to town.
Penrith gets behind World Environment Day
Penrith Council will be putting the power in the hands of locals to make a conscious change to their lifestyles as part of this...
In Evie’s honour: Tears all-round as hair goes
Three years and one week in the making, 10-year-old Kasey Hamilton donated her hair to the Kids Cancer Project last Thursday in honour of her friend Evie, who passed away from the disease in 2017.
Starbucks confirms return to Penrith
Those that love a bit of extra sugar or spice in their daily brew will be rejoicing to learn that Starbucks is returning to...
Opposition Leader checks in to Penrith
Holding the Federal Government accountable and listening to the needs of business owners will be key pillars as the Liberal Party tries to rebuild...
Charges laid after fatal crash
A man has been charged following investigations into Friday night's tragic fatal crash at Orchard Hills.
About 7.40pm on Friday, a Mazda 3 travelling south...
