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Mother’s anguish as man is jailed over son’s death in crash at St...

A speeding motorist who slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist in St Marys, killing him instantly, has been jailed for three years and one month.

A fine mess: Drivers plea for leniency over St Marys train station changes

Local motorists say they deserve a fairer go after changes to long-standing traffic conditions near St Marys train station.

Employment law in the spotlight during Coronavirus crisis

Where do you stand during these incredible times?

Chris shows off his worldly skills

21-year-old Chris Roberts is new to the landscaping world, but he could just be skilled enough to dominate it. The third-year TAFE student and Kingswood...

New freedoms on the way after NSW hits six million jabs

There were 753 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 to 8pm last night, with 41 from the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Independent Mark Tyndall confirms State Election tilt

Independent candidate for Lindsay, Mark Tyndall has announced that he will now also be running for Penrith in the upcoming State Election. For the past...

On top of the world

St Paul's Grammar School's class of 2013 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students received their results this week, with excellent news for the Penrith-based...

Exercise service on the move

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia's exercise service NeuroMoves has moved into a bigger and better location at Penrith YMCA. With the official opening last week, Business...

Shovels at the ready

Penrith City Council will receive the development application for the Werrington Park Corporate Centre before the end of February. Work is well underway...

Push to end stereotypes this World Down Syndrome Day

When Claremont Meadows mum Julie Louden found out her baby girl had Down syndrome, she said she couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about – until a specialist gave her a reason to.

Two assaulted during domestic dispute

A man will face court today after two people were allegedly assaulted during a domestic dispute at Werrington overnight. Just after 11pm last night, emergency...

More funds needed to protect history

With many older properties protected for their cultural heritage and significance in Penrith, costs to keep buildings both functional and historical are becoming too...

Brothers to appeal jail sentence over assault

A mother has been left reeling after her two young sons were jailed in a shock determination. Latrell Isaiah Harvey, 20, and Denzel Harvey, 19,...

Living with a deadly legacy

Over 20 years ago, asbestos containing materials were prohibited. However, asbestos is a deadly legacy that many families in Penrith and across Australia...

Council “left in the dark” on rail link plans

Councillors raise serious concerns as mystery still surrounds promised rail line.

Man at centre of gel gun controversy finally cleared

After a three year legal battle, the owner of the toy gun empire Armoured Heaven has finally been cleared of firearms charges.

Mark Davies confirms he’ll stand for Lindsay preselection

Liberal MP Melissa McIntosh is facing a challenge from within ahead of Lindsay preselection.

Man wanted on outstanding warrant

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man from Sydney’s west wanted on an outstanding warrant. Elijah Papp, aged 24, is wanted by...

South Penrith man charged with attempted murder

Police have charged a man with attempted murder following an incident in South Penrith yesterday. About 6.30pm last night, emergency services were called to a...

Good Fry-day: Takeaway shops prepare for busiest day of the year

Penrith local business Fish Fish is set to have its biggest day of the year on Good Friday.