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Be a hero for Heart Kids

A Cranebrook family is calling on locals to channel their inner superhero to support kids with heart disease.

Father’s book aims to boost children’s confidence

Caddens father of four Warren Hayward's belief of 'home is where growth begins' has led him to writing an e-Book.

Cambridge Park singer wows judges on The Voice

Local singer makes it through The Voice's Blind Auditions.

Local charity needs a helping hand

Usually it is Your Community Needs (YCN) that is providing the help, but after dealing with COVID-19 and a recent robbery, the not-for-profit organisation needs a hand itself.

Medical breakthrough: New way to monitor vital signs

Researchers from Western Sydney University have developed wearable medical devices to monitor vital signs in a unique way.

Penrith couple win $100,000 Lotteries prize

A Penrith woman has declared her recent $100,000 Lucky Lotteries win as a godsend, after her husband’s hours were cut back at work due to COVID-19.

New Henry Street mural honours Indigenous elder

Caddens artist Shannon Boyd has completed a striking mural for the Sydney Region Aboriginal Corp.

New Era for St Clair hip hop artist

A St Clair musician is showing what the new face of hip hop looks like.

Creative way to keep kids entertained

Two local businesses have built a package to help parents curb kids' cabin fever while everyone is staying at home.

Help support kids on Starlight Day

The Starlight Children’s Foundation needs your help to raise $1.3 million to deliver happiness to more than 33,000 seriously ill and hospitalised children around Australia.

Courtney’s buzz cut for charity

With all the doom and gloom in the world, 21-year-old Courtney Zalasinski is trying to do some good.

Showbags go online after Easter Show’s cancellation

The Easter Show might be off, but those keen to buy showbags this year won't miss out.

Penrith’s Woman of the Year named

Heike Forth has been named the 2020 Penrith Local Woman of the Year.

Unique form of therapy inspires the elderly

The Lions Club of Cambridge Park and Ross “Rossco” Hutchison have teamed up to back a unique form of therapy.

From laughter to tears: Comedian’s special show at Penrith cafe

Comedian to share emotional story of his mum’s death in September 11 attacks.

Thornton set to sparkle thanks to volunteer spirit

Thornton locals will be out in force this weekend in an effort to clean up their much-loved community.

“This is soul destroying”: Woman with rare condition prays for surgery success

Imagine being confined to your home, unable to work or drive and in constant pain.

OZWAC charity ball to return this May

OZWAC to host Mother’s Day ball this May to raise funds for medical research.

TV show partners with Panthers on the Prowl

Huge boost for Panthers on the Prowl.

Revving up for a good cause

Pioneer Tavern is revving up to help local Scott Lewis support the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.