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Troy Dodds delivers his fearless NRL predictions for 2024

Somebody order the straitjacket! Troy Dodds delivers his 2024 NRL predictions.

Duck Duck Goose to hold final weekend party before making way for new concept

High Street bar and restaurant Duck Duck Goose will close and re-open as an entirely new concept.

“Toughest of days”: Cubitt’s enters voluntary administration

Local company Cubitt's Granny Flats and Home Extensions has entered voluntary administration, its owners have confirmed.

“Heartbroken”: Memorial plaque stolen by vandals

A public appeal is underway after a memorial plaque was stolen from its sandstone base in Victoria Park at St Marys last week.

“No more backyards”: Penrith Council to reject State Government’s housing plans

Penrith would "dramatically change" if the State Government went ahead with plans to dramatically boost housing supply in the area.

Penrith Council announces Garden Party to officially open City Park

Penrith City Council will celebrate the opening of City Park at a special community event on Saturday, March 16.

A closing divide: What the rest think of the west

Harsh stereotypes and postcode prejudice – the divide between the eastern and western suburbs has often felt like a tale of two cities for those out west.

Podcast: On The Record – Glenn Matthews

Former Panthers Group CEO Glenn Matthews opens up about his life and career.

Penrith’s Brew Lab Cafe to close

The Brew Lab Café in Penrith has announced it will shut, the latest in a string of hospitality closures.

Luddenham Show sticks to its country roots

The Luddenham Annual Show is back for its 118th year on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3, with plenty to do and see for the whole family.

Meet Shady, the dog nobody wants

Shady's eight-years-old and looking for a forever home, but is struggling to find his match.

Health boost for west: New centre answers demand for more dialysis services

A new renal care centre has opened in Kingswood.

We meet some of Penrith’s biggest Taylor Swift fans ahead of her Sydney shows

Taylor Swift's fan base is as loyal as it is passionate. We meet some of Penrith's biggest 'Swifties'.

Fears platypus habitat is under threat at Boundary Creek

The longevity of a Penrith platypus habitat is under threat, experts say, as Sydney Water works to strengthen a creek bank.

Alarm sounded over small clock

A toy alarm clock that was sold at a number of outlets in Penrith is being recalled over a button battery concern.

$80 million boost to tradies as new training centre opens

A new $80 million building focused on the next generation of tradies has opened at TAFE’s Kingswood campus.

Leave the car at home: Extra trains to cope with Swiftmania

Extra trains will be running across the weekend to get concert-goers to Taylor Swift's shows in Sydney.

Family legacies continue at Nepean Hospital

Their fathers are famous names at Nepean Hospital. They are the next generation of doctors carrying on a family legacy.

Car, Mitchell in heated debate over asbestos in schools

Education Minister Prue Car has accused her predecessor of "looking for headlines" after the pair became engaged in a heated debate over the asbestos mulch saga.

Here’s the scoop: New owners to take over Penrith ice cream shop

Big news for Penrith dessert lovers.