Community

Davies calls for bridge

Penrith Councillor Greg Davies is calling for the merits of a bridge from Penrith Lakes to Emu Plains to be investigated as the...

Key intersection opened

The Erskine Park Road intersection with Mamre Road was officially opened on Wednesday by Penrith Mayor, Mark Davies, and Mulgoa MP, Tanya Davies. ...

Wild weather hits

Strong and damaging winds yesterday has kept local SES volunteers busy.   The Penrith State Emergency...

Leap of faith to celebrate life

Londonderry resident Cheryl Turner will be taking a leap of faith on Valentine's Day when she skydives to mark her 10 year anniversary since...

Inspiring our leaders of the future

It’s young women like 16-year-old Courtney Toon that you want to see strive to excel and never give up on their dreams – no...

Community rallies behind brave Ziad

St Clair youngster Ziad Soltani will undergo life saving surgery next week to remove a fast growing brain tumour, with the community rallying behind...

Matilda waltzes into the list of top baby names

Amelia and Oliver remained the most popular baby names in NSW for 2021, with new contenders Matilda, Theodore and Levi making their debut in the top 10.

Local lunch aims to raise money for Ukraine

A charity lunch is being held at Lakeside Restaurant within Sydney International Regatta Centre on Sunday, July 31.

Kitchen founders honoured

The Penrith Community Kitchen is a cornerstone of the local community, providing food and friendship for the less fortunate. ...

Spectacular students

  The Schools Spectacular is one of the biggest displays of young talent in NSW and this year Penrith will be represented in...

River clean-out nets surprising finds

If you've ever wondered what is lurking at the bottom of the Nepean River, it isn't just fish, weeds or silt. ...

Panthers gives back: Club takes up the fight against cancer

Every day 12 Australian women will be diagnosed with cervical or ovarian cancer, and four of those women will sadly die. To help combat this...

From beauty queens to anti-violence crusaders

Local beauty queen, Kim Cancellier, is taking her passion for ending violence against women to a global level. The Ropes Crossing...

Bikie charged with theft

Police have charged a member of an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang with the theft of more than $300,000 of earth moving equipment in Western Sydney....

Local couple celebrates 65 years of marriage

Emu Plains couple Anthony and Irene Donley have celebrated a very special milestone this week, with 65 years of marriage under their belts as of Tuesday, December 20.

Friends forever

If you’re single and over 55 then there’s a new friendship group in Penrith getting you out and about so you don’t miss...

A kick in the arts

The State Government has delivered a shocking blow to over 4,000 students who are studying Fine Arts courses at TAFE NSW, including Nepean...

It's trout season

There are unprecedented numbers of trout in the Nepean River following the spill of Warragamba Dam earlier this year, which is great for...

Croc shock

Ecstasy, ice, steroids, cocaine, stolen vehicles and even a crocodile. These were just some of the illegal items recovered by the NSW Police...

South Penrith woman abducted

A woman has dramatically escaped after being abducted.Police confirmed this morning that two men have been charged following the alleged assault and abduction of...