New group homes provide confidence and independence
Another seven AFFORD group homes were officially opened last week, housing 18 intellectually disabled residents.
A partnership between AFFORD and the NSW State Government’s Family...
Emu Plains community lashes out over proposed maximum security prison
Over 100 furious residents attended a public meeting last night, regarding a NSW Government proposal to increase the number of inmates at Emu Plains Prison.
"They're...
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...
Fire rips through Llandilo and Cranebrook
Thick black smoke is swallowing the skyline, as a bush fire spreads through Cranebrook in the vicinity of Vincent Road and the Northern Road.
Residents...
Nepean Hospital patients grounded
High rise developments surrounding Nepean Hospital have caused the suspension of urgent life saving helicopter transfers to and from the already struggling hospital.
Nepean Hospital...
Music for Life makes a huge difference in fight against brain cancer
A cancer in your brain the size of a tennis ball is not the news anyone wants to hear, but former sufferer Ann Willmington...
Footy Doubles program is more than just a bit of fun
It is a common call in the lead-up to a rugby league match at Pepper Stadium – “get your Footy Doubles” – but when...
Even in his darkest days, Merv is thinking of others
A man who has given so much to the community keeps on giving, even in his darkest days.
59-year-old Merv Adlington was the founder of...
Your chance to vote for top cop
Now is your chance to vote for a deserving police officer in the St Marys region for Police Officer of the Year.
The 2017 St...
Students turn history into reality
Five young Penrith locals are currently on the trip of a lifetime after taking off to walk the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea...
Students show off acting skills in fun play
A room full of almost 60 excited 11 to 12-year-olds dressed as pirates isn’t everyone’s ideal mid-week experience, but there was something special about...
More than $85,000 raised for homelessness project
WestCare Community Services is working towards ending homelessness in the Penrith area, with over $85,000 raised at their annual fundraising dinner last week.
The focus...
Shondelle wants to be the UGLY-est
Far from ugly, the Milestone Hotel in Kingswood’s Shondelle O’Connor is trying to be the best UGLY bartender there can be.
31-year-old Ms O’Connor is...
A place to call home
The first residents of the newly built Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) Penrith group houses moved into their new home last week, ready to...
Mural turns heads at Nepean High
By plucking the colours of Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School’s surrounds, Bali-based contemporary muralist Brad Eastman, aka Beastman, has created a building-sized...
St Clair boy one of just nine in the world with rare disease
A six-year-old St Clair boy is one of just nine people in the world battling an extremely rare and degenerative disease where he can’t...
Age no barrier in City2Surf
The young in age and young at heart will be representing our region in the upcoming City2Surf this Sunday, August 14.
From a determined young...
Kangaroos could be saved from cull
Penrith Anglican College (PAC) is set to bow to public pressure and relocate 15 large male kangaroos instead of killing them and burying them...
Incredible display of mateship
A chance meeting has led not only to a life-long friendship but will give Penrith local Anthony Lobo a new lease on life when...
Driving home an important message
Fusion Western Sydney will host ‘Sleep in Your Car’ for the fourth year, an event that’s run as part of National Homelessness Prevention Week.
To...