Locals honoured as part of Australia Day celebrations
From a passionate volunteer to a legendary judo coach – these are this year’s local Australia Day Honours recipients.
Threepeat! Mountain Culture’s Status Quo named best craft beer again
A local beer has been named the best craft drop in the country - again!
Melissa McIntosh appointed Shadow Minister for Communications
Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh has been promoted to Peter Dutton's Shadow Cabinet as the Coaltion readies its team for an election.
M4 Motorway ramps at Mulgoa Road re-opened
The M4 Motorway ramps at Mulgoa Road have re-opened.
Conflicted at times, locals say Australia Day is worth celebrating
There's an understanding about Australia Day's complications, but locals we spoke to believe it's a day to feel proud of what the country offers.
Six-week volleyball tournament to launch at Penrith Beach
A beach volleyball tournament will highlight the ongoing calendar at Penrith Beach.
Uncertain future for most vulnerable as housing scheme winds up
Kingswood's Melville Toms is caught up in a system that traps people in poverty.
Penrith hosts federal inquiry into PFAS chemical contamination
Water authorities are facing a hearing over their actions to monitor and detect toxic “forever chemicals”, as governments list sites of likely contamination.
What’s happening in Penrith on Australia Day?
Looking for something to do in and around Penrith on Australia Day?
Panthers legend Mark Geyer finds new radio home
After being ousted by Triple M, Panthers legend Mark Geyer has found a new home for 2025 on the AM dial.
Exclusive: Hollie McLean to take on Melissa McIntosh at Federal Election
Labor has found its candidate for Lindsay at this year's Federal Election.
Fears for new mums after mass psychiatrist resignation
The mass resignation of public psychiatrists in NSW is expected to hugely impact the state's mental health sector and advocates fear beds will have to close.
First look at Western Sydney Airport’s new Metro
A life-size prototype metro carriage for the new Western Sydney Airport Metro line has been unveiled, giving passengers a first look at future travel to Sydney’s second airport.
Penrith’s Elk Bar announces immediate closure
Penrith's hospitality scene has suffered another blow with Elk Bar announcing it will cease operating.
WOTSO to open new co-working space in Jamisontown
Co-working space WOTSO will open a second Penrith location, confirming a new spot in Jamisontown.
Major train delays continue, busy morning on roads
Commuters are facing another difficult morning on the rail network, with dozens of cancellations and delays.
Hundreds without power after storm
Hundreds of locals remain without power this morning after a wild storm swept through Penrith last night.
Massive storm rips through Penrith
A massive storm has ripped through Penrith, throwing up a spectacular lightning display along with heavy rain and strong winds.
“It’s going to get worse”: Train chaos to continue, government warns
The State Government is considering fresh legal action over the train commuter chaos, as bleak warnings are issued over services this afternoon and tomorrow.
Unions holding a city to ransom as chaos engulfs train network
There is chaos on the Sydney Trains network this morning, with commuters being urged to delay travel or consider using other transport.