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The incredible story of the “lost movie” filmed at Mulgoa in the 1920s

Mulgoa, Wallacia and Luddenham starred in the 1920 movie 'The Man From Snowy River' - but you're no chance of ever seeing it.

Restoring pride in Kingswood

A group of locals from Kingswood have banded together to transform public spaces in their neighbourhood and breathe life into the once-vibrant community.

Parents urged to maintain developmental health checks

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District has joined forces with local parents and their children to launch ‘The First 2000 Days’ campaign.

Community rallies behind man who had life savings stolen

Sagar Pandey has been working hard at Burger Head in Penrith for the last two-and-a-half years saving money to return home to Nepal. Last Friday...

First look at plans for revamped Penrith Stadium

More details about the major upgrade to Penrith Stadium have been revealed.

Penrith man charged with ‘up-skirting’ offences

A Penrith man has been charged with allegedly up-skirting a 16-year-old girl on a Sydney CBD train station platform earlier this year.

Burger Head to close its Penrith restaurant

After seven years in Penrith, Burger Head has announced the closure of its Henry Street outlet.

Jewellery thief wants chance to go to rehab

A brazen Emu Plains jewellery thief responsible for three heists in as many weeks will learn his fate next month.

Not arrogant, just better: Panthers on the cusp of greatness

Doing the little things - and the big things - better than others has driven Penrith towards rugby league greatness, writes Troy Dodds.

“Worthless” pet insurance caned by advocacy group

Pet insurance earns itself a Shonky Award.

Reset required: How we must move forward after Voice defeat

The Voice's biggest losers, and where we go from here. Troy Dodds explains.

Age can’t stop their love: Elizabeth and Stanley are getting married

She’s 87, he’s 78. Next month, they’ll celebrate their partnership by getting hitched.

New BlueScope steel factory to be built in Erskine Park, creating hundreds of new...

Approval has been granted for the development of an additional BlueScope Steel factory in Erskine Park.

Crews get upper hand on Llandilo fire

Emergency crews have brought a grass fire at Llandilo under control.

Popular pharmacy could be on the move to flashy new premises

A new pharmacy could be coming to Colyton if plans submitted to Penrith City Council are approved.

God bless those Americans

I’ve never seen people so upset about saving money.

Double-demerits in force from Friday as police promise high visibility holiday period

Motorists are being urged to make safe driving the priority over the Christmas and New Year period.

Parking permit plan back on agenda

Parking reprieve could be on the way for Thornton locals thanks to permit plan.

Council urges pool safety this summer

Penrith City Council is reminding residents to make sure their pools, especially inflatable pools, are properly fenced off.  

Hot conditions spark spike in flying fox deaths

An alarming amount of flying fox carcasses are appearing locally after the recent heat wave.