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Never give up attitude gets Nikki published

Nikki Minty is a mum of two, a vet nurse and now a published author. The Cranebrook resident has been picked...

Double demerits in force this long weekend

Police warn Australia Day revellers to be on best behaviour over long weekend.

Push for government department

Penrith Business Alliance has continued its push to have a NSW government department relocated to Penrith following a meeting with NSW...

Emu Hall set to be given new life

Weddings on the banks of the iconic Nepean River could soon be a reality, with a brand new riverfront function centre proposed for Emu...

Penrith can drive manufacturing revival, says Labor

Labor wants the country to make more Australian made products and thinks Penrith businesses are the key to to make it happen.

First look at East Block

Since construction began in early July 2010, staff and patients at the Nepean Hospital have been eagerly awaiting the opening of...

Elderly woman robbed

Police are appealing for information from the public after an elderly woman was knocked over and robbed at her home in...

Near and far, there’s lots to do over the holidays

The school holidays are almost here again, so it’s a good time to start planning how you’ll keep the family entertained.

Your guide to Penrith’s best Christmas Light displays

The countdown to Christmas is now officially underway, meaning that dazzling lights displays are popping up on every corner.

More workplaces become pet friendly in post-COVID world

As pet ownership has increased since the pandemic, so have the number of workplaces advertising themselves as pet-friendly, meaning more and more furry friends are popping up in the office.

Penrith accountant charged after investigation into $26m tax-related fraud

A local accountant is accused of defrauding clients to fund his lavish lifestyle and gambling habit.

13-year-old missing from Cranebrook

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from Cranebrook.

Penrith Council rejects fresh boarding house plan for Kingswood

Kingswood’s ongoing battle with boarding house developments has been delivered a fresh twist, with Penrith City Council rejecting an application for a new development on Walter Street.

Drivers to ban overtime as train crisis continues

More pain is on the way for commuters with drivers set to enforce an indefinite ban on overtime from January 25 as their pay...

New Housing Code “overdevelopment by stealth”, says Councillor

Developments to be fast-tracked with “no regard” to surrounding community.

Woman charged over St Marys stabbing

Police have charged a woman following a domestic-related stabbing in St Marys this morning. Shortly after midnight today, emergency services were called to an address...

Drug bust: Police raid Glenmore Park property; man arrested

Police remain at the scene of a property in Glenmore Park, which was raided last night as part of an investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs.

Businesses drown while Premier provides little assurance money will start flowing

Seven weeks into the COVID-19 lockdown and so many businesses forced to close down by the State Government haven't seen a cent of support. 

Exclusive: Hydrotherapy pool to close

Locals that rely on hydrotherapy to help manage pain have been left shocked to discover that the Lemongrove hydrotherapy pool will be closed at...

Volunteers needed as Nepean Food Services grows

More volunteers are needed for a vital community service.