Business
Local business leader nominated for two major awards
Crazy Digital Creative has been named as a finalist in two categories at this year’s Australian Ladies in Business Initiative Awards.
EXCLUSIVE: Harris Farm to close Westfield Penrith store
Another iconic retail outlet is closing in Penrith, with Harris Farm Markets to shut its Westfield Penrith store.
The Western Weekender can reveal that Harris Farm...
On top of the financial world
Penrith local Tim Hayman has been recognised as one of the best financial advisers in the industry.
Mr Hayman took out the coveted Financial Planning...
Manufacturing revival as historic site gets new owner
Penrith’s former Crane Enfield Metals site is set for a rebirth amid plans to transform it back into a manufacturing powerhouse, generating hundreds of local jobs in the process.
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.
End of an era as Schubach’s closes its doors after 77 years
It’s the end of an era for local Penrith business Schubach’s Newsagency after the owners of the 77-year-old store shut up shop today.
John and...
Plastic bag ban draws closer
Locals shopping at Woolworths, Coles and Big W will have to get used to the idea of remembering to bring their own bags as...
New recycling centre at Emu Heights is a game changer
Are you a builder, demolisher or excavation company? Then you’re in luck! A brand-new state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility recently opened up in the local area.
Penrith’s High Street social is closed – here’s why
High Street Social appears to have poured its last beer - with the landlord of the Penrith CBD venue taking possession of the premises.
Popular couple to bid farewell to long-standing local florist
For over 50 years, Robyn Farr has helped us celebrate good times and offered compassion during tough times through her beautiful floral arrangements.
Owners of...
Apps take a bite out of profits
Frustrated restaurant owners fear delivery apps are eating the industry alive as pricey commission sends profits into the ground.
Last week, Burger Head Penrith raised...
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.
New industrial estate welcomes SEKO Logistics
SEKO Logistics will make its home at a new premium industrial estate at Kemps Creek.
Veronica’s new car comes at perfect time
After three months and 28,000 competition entries, one lucky woman is now the proud owner of a brand new 2015 Toyota Kluger.
On Tuesday, Veronica...
Mums mean business!
After sharing three pregnancies together and a combined collective of 10 kids, local sisters-in-law Tenille Perceval and Naomi Bartak are trying their hand at...
From Penrith to the world: How Flip Out became an international success
Brent Grundy’s idea to create a trampoline play centre in Penrith eight years ago turned out to be a flippin’ success.
