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Penrith man charged under Public Health Act after ignoring police directions
A Penrith man has been charged after repeatedly breaching warnings to leave the Sydney CBD area.
Premier outlines plans for school return
NSW school students will gradually transition back to the classroom during Term 2 as the Government continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rates rise set to stay despite pandemic
Rates look set to rise again on July 1, despite locals struggling to weather the crippling COVID-19 storm.
Astina Group to build ESQ Stage 2
ESQ developer CABE has confirmed continuation with building partner Astina Group for Aqua – Stage 2 of ESQ.
Alan Jones a winner until the end
It's the end of an era in radio.
Local charity needs a helping hand
Usually it is Your Community Needs (YCN) that is providing the help, but after dealing with COVID-19 and a recent robbery, the not-for-profit organisation needs a hand itself.
New land valuations going ahead, despite Council’s push for relief
Ratepayers have been dealt another blow, with confirmation new land valuations will not be deferred as hoped.
Podcast: Years of practice shape Annie’s moving music
The latest episode of our Passion & Perspective Podcast.
Fears reduced JobSeeker payment will send families to the brink
Kingswood resident Nicole Bowers is one of almost a million Australians who suddenly found themselves without work as a result of COVID-19.
Popular walk to be even greater
Locals can now imagine what an extension between the Great River Walk and the Great West Walk may look like.
New book to help understanding of mental health
One local crusader is creating the gift that keeps on giving, but she needs your help.
Passionate writer Celeste Cannell is creating a children’s picture...
Councillors call for water to be released from Warragamba Dam
After a horrid year, Penrith Councillors are rallying to prevent another disaster from unfolding on our door step.
Vegan menus prove popular in Penrith
While veganism may once have been a rarity, it seems that ethical eating has gained plenty of momentum in recent years.
As more and more...
Man killed in domestic incident at St Marys
A woman will face court today charged with murder following an alleged domestic-related incident in St Marys
Penrith Anglican College bucks the trend when it comes to teaching stats
Men are severely underrepresented when it comes to teacher numbers in our classrooms, but Penrith Anglican College is bucking the trend.
According to the Australian...
Dreams shattered but home remains for Jamisontown artist
Jamisontown resident Abdul Kader El Youghon says art will always be at the core of his being, despite a near fatal car accident stripping him of his phenomenal abilities earlier this year.
Woman injured in CBD incident
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in Penrith today.
Ambulance paramedics and police were called to a walkway near Henry Street to reports...
Further restrictions to be eased in NSW
Gatherings in outdoor public spaces and group bookings at restaurants will be increased to 30 people under a relaxation of COVID-19 rules.
RMS has blood on its hands
Earlier this evening I took a drive out to the intersection of The Northern Road and Andromeda Drive in Cranebrook, where 17-year-old Kieren Birks tragically...
Stolen medals returned after turning up in police search
Medals were missing for two years.
