Kids hit the pavement on Walk Safely to School Day

On May 16, you may notice some extra foot traffic in your neighbourhood for ‘Walk Safely to School Day’.

The Valley Entertainment Precinct launches, bringing together some of Penrith’s best venues

Some of Penrith's most popular venues have formed The Valley Entertainment Precinct, promoting the city's best places to eat, drink and more.

WestCare’s Steps of Hope returns this Saturday

This Saturday, May 17 sees the eagerly awaited return of WestCare’s community Walk and Appeal, ‘Steps of Hope’.

Sharp shooters: Local group has put a focus on photography for more than 30 years

Creativity and a camera are all you need at the Penrith RSL Photographic Club, which celebrated its 30th birthday earlier this month.

Push for unit development to jump from 10 to 14 storeys

A major development slated for Penrith has submitted a proposal to get even bigger.

Police appeal to locate boy missing from Emu Plains

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a teenager missing from Emu Plains. Declan McKenzie, aged 16, was last seen at Emu Plains on Tuesday,...

Sussan Ley emerges as new leader of the Liberal Party

Sussan Ley has been handed the enormous task of rebuilding the Liberal Party following its crushing election defeat.

Why is the Penrith Civic Centre lit up in yellow this week?

Penrith City Council is urging its community members to take care on our roads and 'drive so others survive' in recognition of National Road Safety Week.

New details around shock ATC plan to buy Penrith Golf Club

Penrith Golf Club would only be sold if a new golf course of equal or better standard than the current facility on The Northern Road was built in the area, its owners say.

Work at Penrith CBD intersection to cause delays in coming weeks

There will be changed overnight traffic conditions in the Penrith CBD from this Wednesday as work is undertaken on a major intersection.

Two injured in stabbing at Erskine Park; three men on the run

Three men are on the run after two others were stabbed during a frightening incident at Erskine Park this morning.

Penrith Golf Club could be sold to build new racing facilities

Extraordinary plans have been revealed that would see Penrith Golf Club sold to the Australian Turf Club for $370 million.

“Remarkable man”: Western Sydney welcomes new Pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been described as a "humble, prayerful" man.

Llandilo business allegedly involved in failed drug plot

A Llandilo business was raided after police uncovered a major drug importation plan.

Fire and Rescue NSW rolls up its doors for annual Open Day

Fire and Rescue NSW is rolling up the doors for its annual Open Day this Saturday.

Push to restore historic gravesite of John and Mary Lees

The final resting place of John and Mary Lees needs an overhaul.

Improvements ahead for laneways in St Marys

Penrith City Council has approved works on privately owned laneways in St Marys to install lighting improvements and renew an existing public artwork.

Appeal launched to help locals in desperate need this winter

There is a chill in the air and another cold Penrith winter is upon us, sparking the return of the Penrith Winter Appeal.

Growing a second chance at Cobham Youth Justice Centre

Opportunities in horticulture, hospitality and music are now available to young people at Cobham Youth Justice Centre.

What happens to Coalition’s election promises now that Labor has won government?

Promises made by the Coalition during the election campaign will now turn to dust, unless Labor comes to the party.