We’re only three games into the season and there are already plenty of rugby league experts writing Penrith off after one win and two losses.
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Locals encouraged to have their say on playspace upgrade at Cambridge Park
Penrith City Council is inviting the community to help shape the upgrade of the Allsopp and Paterson Oval playspace in Cambridge Park.
Mexican restaurant Yo Loco has closed its doors
Local Mexican restaurant and play centre Yo Loco has officially closed its doors.
Man charged with murdering Penrith man Johnny Birch
A man has been charged over the alleged murder of Penrith man Johnny Birch.
Council calls for State Government to take control of Luddenham Road
Penrith City Council has released a list of "gaps" in the roadmap for the delivery of critical infrastructure surrounding the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.
Luddenham locals still in the dark over plan for village’s future
Luddenham's future is being jeopardised by the State Government's failure to finalise the Luddenham Village Strategy, locals say.
Man on the run after police chase Porsche through local streets
A man remains on the run after leading police on a dramatic pursuit this morning, abandoning his stolen vehicle at Colyton and managing to disappear.
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We’re only three games into the season and there are already plenty of rugby league experts writing Penrith off after one win and two losses.
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Lang on League: Is 2025 a retooling year for Penrith?
We’re only three games into the season and there are already plenty of rugby league experts writing Penrith off after one win and two losses.
Lang on League: The four players Penrith must re-sign now
Peter Lang believes Penrith should prioritise the re-signing of Daine Laurie, as well as a trio of others.
Masked Panther: More cuts at Fox League
The Masked Panther has his ear to the ground, with the latest news and gossip from the Panthers and the NRL.
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Emily Chate travels to the nation's capital, and discovers it's much more than a Year 6 camp destination.
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Journalist Ally Hall finds paradise and more at Elysian Luxury Eco Island Resort.
The perfect base for a Sydney weekend getaway
Emily Chate explores a stunning city hotel, and dines at one of the hottest new restaurants around.
Get into the summer spirit on the Northern Beaches
Nathan Taylor heads to the Northern Beaches and finds the ideal weekend away.
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