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Premier confirms students will return to the classroom from Monday

Students across NSW will be back in the classroom full-time from next Monday, May 25.

Cornish’s suspension set aside by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal of Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish, setting aside an order of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) which...

Men’s Sheds to celebrate major milestone with open days

Next month, three Men’s Sheds in the Penrith district will hold open days to celebrate 30 years of the initiative in Australia.

Long drive home after M4 closes

Motorists are facing a long drive home this afternoon with a truck accident closing the M4 Motorway at Claremont Meadows. The accident has happened just...

Mother of two starts hot new career

With the threat of an early fire season this year, the region is getting prepared by welcoming three new firefighters to the area. After graduating...

Penrith’s Safest Summer: Western Weekender launches special safety initiative

The Western Weekender today launches a major initiative aimed at encouraging and promoting safety in the area this summer.

Help make Isaac’s dream come true

As one Mulgoa boy prepares for brain surgery, he dreams of meeting his idol, Bruno Mars. The now 13-year-old Isaac Villanueva was diagnosed with a...

Link between alcohol and violence

Domestic violence is one of the most dangerous situations police must deal with, but a solution to lowering domestic violence rates may lie in...

Glenmore Park man charged after alleged online grooming

A western Sydney man has been charged with online grooming offences following an investigation by the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad’s Child Exploitation...

Protective father assaulted daughter’s partner

A protective father who assaulted his daughter’s partner thinking she was in danger has been slapped with two good behaviour bonds. Craig Paul Lodding fronted...

Top tips to reduce bill shock as cost-of-living pressures increase

Experts from Penrith company Hix Group have shared tips with the Weekender on what people can to do to keep their costs down.

Keeping an eye on rubbish

If in the next four weeks you see someone rummaging through your bins in the early morning, don’t be alarmed - it isn’t...

Security guard injured in hospital attack

Another security guard has been attacked at Nepean Hospital, sparking calls for NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to intervene in a dispute over workplace safety. Radio...

Premier declares State of Emergency

The NSW Government has declared a State of Emergency from this morning, lasting for a period of seven days, ahead of worsening fire conditions predicted for this week.

2019 In Review: April

Gus Gould gone, a killer found and the election heats up.

Penrith’s mail delivery boom

Penrith's mail delivery demand in April grew by a whopping 94 per cent in comparison to last year, as Coronavirus influenced mass online spending.

Jeanswest falls into voluntary administration

Iconic Australian retailer Jeanswest has collapsed and appointed voluntary administrators.

Fears for historic hall

Penrith’s first speedway, one of the region’s earliest cricket grounds and the testing ground for pioneer aviator William Ewart Hart were all located...

Mulgoa Road upgrade to be fast tracked

The Federal and State Governments have committed $100 million in joint funding to fast track the first construction stage of a major upgrade of Mulgoa...