LOCAL NEWS
Coles to stop selling single-use plastics
Coles has announced it will no longer sell single-use plastic tableware products including cups, plates, bowls, straws and cutlery.
York gives back to local community
York Jewellers in Penrith is helping to create brighter tomorrow with its latest fundraising drive donating nearly $10,000 to Nepean Hospital.
Real estate powers on despite pandemic
Land values in Penrith have slightly increased year-on-year, according to the latest report from the NSW Valuer General.
Push for safer drivers: Why defensive driving courses are critical
Penrith drivers are being encouraged to sharpen their skills behind the wheel by taking part in a defensive driving course.
Matt helps change lives during pandemic
Lemongrove resident Matt Laffan has been lauded for his dedication to changing lives through music during the pandemic.
Man shot in leg at Cambridge Gardens
A man will face court today charged after a man was shot in the leg overnight.
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Panthers lock up Crichton until end of 2023
Boom Penrith centre Stephen Crichton has re-signed with the club for a further two seasons.
Former Panthers fullback Kevin Dann passes away aged 62
Former Panthers fullback passes away.
Panthers to host world’s biggest Junior Rugby League conference
The world’s largest Junior Rugby League conference will be held in Penrith next month.
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A weekend away with character and charm
There’s more to the Bathurst region than fast cars, the Knickerbocker Hotel and a Panthers game once a year, as my wife and I discovered on a romantic getaway there recently.
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