UFC Gym Penrith announces its sudden closure

UFC Gym Penrith on Henry Street will close its doors tomorrow, the gym has confirmed in a notice to members.

From humble beginnings, Clover Fields now rules the soap world

Australia’s oldest family-owned soap maker, Clover Fields, has celebrated a milestone birthday this week, marking four decades of innovation, empowerment, and a whole lot of soap.

Kylie’s world record attempt is serious business

Kylie King wanted to set a Guinness World Record but a challenge such as eating six hot dogs in one minute wasn’t really her style.

End of the road for Nepean Classic Cars, which will be replaced by yoga studio

A long-standing business in the Penrith community will say goodbye next year after nearly three decades in the area.

Falling flat: A1 Granny Flats facing raft of complaints

A local granny flat builder is under fire with a growing list of customer complaints and serious questions being raised about its operations.

Women in business recognised at the inaugural ALIBI Awards

The first ever ALIBI Awards, recognising women in business, will be held this weekend.

Retirement news is in: Walters’ Newsagency changes hands after 27 years

Walters’ Newsagency in St Marys has always been a hive of activity with locals picking up their favourite things to read from the shop on Monfarville Street.

Game over for owners of popular Mega Games on High Street

After 30 years with the business, Manuel and Christine Stanatakis have announced their retirement from Mega Games in Penrith.

New State Government initiative aimed at helping women succeed in business

Women possess many skills that allow them to be successful business owners but of the estimated 800,000 small businesses in NSW, only a third are run by women.

Employees hold advantage as businesses struggle to find staff

With the unemployment rate falling to a historic 3.4 per cent, staff shortages are stinging businesses more than ever.

Rise of the side hustle: More and more locals banking extra cash

Glenmore Park local Peter Scibberas is just one of thousands of people who has been able to turn his existing skills into extra money through services like Airtasker.

City Cave set to open float and wellness centre in Jamisontown before end of 2022

City Cave set to open float and wellness centre in Jamisontown before end of 2022

Target confirms St Marys store will close by year’s end

Target has confirmed it is exiting its St Marys location at the end of the year, leaving the Penrith Local Government Area without a presence from the famous retailer.

Business is a beauty: High-end Medi spa and salon to open in South Penrith

A high-end Medi spa, laser clinic and beauty salon will soon be added to the changing face of Smith Street in South Penrith.

Minimum wage increase could have a “domino effect” across local area

Local businesses may hit clients with revised and increased costings as they work to deal with a rise in the national minimum wage.

Local beer Drink West announces UFC partnership

Local UFC fighter Tai Tuivasa is pretty blunt when describing how he became involved with the creation of local beer Drink West back in 2019.

Best&Less to re-open this weekend

Penrith's Best&Less store will re-open this weekend after a major makeover.

Massive new Lego store to open in Penrith

Calling all Lego fanatics! A new Lego Certified Store has been announced for Westfield Penrith – and it’s coming sooner than you think.

St Marys Town Centre eyes brighter future for forgotten part of Penrith

After a challenging few years, St Marys Town Centre Corporation has a strong vision to encourage the local economy and community spirit.

Penrith business celebrates 40 years in operation – and it’s still growing

In the last four decades, a lot has changed in the Penrith community. One local business that has lived through it all is J. Wyndham Prince.