Nurses and midwives hold rally outside Nepean Hospital
Nurses and midwives have staged a rally at Nepean Hospital as they ramp up their calls for better pay.
Food pantry a sign of the times as students embrace concept at WSU
With food insecurity a growing issue for students, Western Sydney University has officially launched Western Pantry – a new food hub exclusively at its Kingswood campus offering staples free of charge.
Origin’s impact on the NRL is overstated. Prove me wrong.
Unpopular opinion: State of Origin does not impact the NRL as much as everyone wants to believe. Troy Dodds has his say.
Bid for $7.1 million for rural areas goes down the drain
Drainage in Penrith's north became a hot topic of conversation at Council this week.
Innovative glass recycling factory opens in Penrith
NSW Premier Chris Minns has opened Australia’s most energy-efficient glass recycling factory in Penrith.
Giveaway: Win a three-piece cookware set
Win the stunning Wiltshire Easycook Basil & Gold Non-stick Cookware 3-Piece Set to warm up your family with their favourite cosy recipes!
Kingfisher Grove residents celebrate their new Clubhouse
Kingfisher Grove has opened a new Clubhouse for its residents.
“The world is down”: Update on catastrophic IT crisis
A major IT glitch that has impacted businesses and services around the world could take days to fully fix, experts say.
“Catastrophic” IT failure brings down systems around the world
Retailers across the country are closing early with a catastrophic global IT event bringing down systems and forcing businesses to a halt.
Podcast: Tension’s Running High – Episode 6
Troy and Nathan discuss Sunday's clash between Penrith and the Dolphins, and review Origin III.
Motorcyclist flown to hospital following serious crash
A man aged in his 40s is fighting for life after being involved in a crash at Cambridge Gardens.
Eric Cuckson’s incredible legacy in Penrith
It's a name that has faded with the passing of time, but there can be no denying the impact of Eric Cuckson on Penrith, and its business community.
On the road again: Royce Simmons launches third charity walk
As he launches his third Royce’s Big Walk supporting dementia research, Penrith Panthers legend Royce Simmons has provided an update on his own battle with the insidious disease.
For years, Torton Place residents have felt ignored. They still do.
Torton Place residents say promises of better maintenance and a cleaning up of the notorious street have gone unfulfilled.
Printing museum strives to keep lost art alive
The volunteers at the Penrith Museum of Printing are honouring the history of an important industry.
The long-time friendship behind the new Penrith restaurant everyone is talking about
Penrith’s newest dining venue, Long’s House, has officially opened, offering perfectly aged wines, delicious food, and unmatched views.
Man to front court after assaulting carer, police officers
A police officer has undergone surgery after being assaulted by a 19-year-old man, who also assaulted his carer and another officer in Penrith.
Man, woman charged over Caddens car wash robbery
It didn't take police long to track down two alleged thieves on Monday.
Is the 6pm news, once appointment television, on its way out?
You can't blame Channel Seven for trying to shake up its ailing 6pm news. But is the one-time TV tradition dead in the water?
Don’t mess with these journos: Reporters put through self defence paces
Three Western Weekender journalists have learned the basics of self defence at a class in Penrith.