Community

Pop-up plan for better eating

The health of Penrith residents is in decline as local families ditch the option of a home cooked meal and turn to fast...

Little collectibles, big passion

Jenny Wainwright and her two kids, Thomas, 4, and Thalia, 2, could almost be Australia’s biggest fan of Sylvanian Families. The Emu Plains family have...

Community rallies behind single Dad after 20-year-old daughter’s sudden passing

The Llandilo community has come together to support the family of 20-year-old Jessica Swinnerton-Slee, who passed away in her sleep last Tuesday.

Revealed: Sinclair fought flames

As patrons fled the burning Log Cabin last Friday night, a distressed Ross Sinclair stood below the flames armed with a fire extinguisher....

Boy hurt in raceway crash

A two-bike motocross crash left a boy unconscious with head injuries at the Nepean Raceway at Agnes Banks today. CareFlight’s trauma team...

Explosions rock Jamisontown

Emergency services remain on the site of an incident in Jamisontown in which it is believed a crane has collapsed, causing an explosion. ...

Penrith Relay for Life confirms shorter event for 2021

It may look a little different next year but Penrith Relay For Life will be going ahead for 2021.

Panthers Chairman honoured

Don Feltis is hoping that his greatest career achievement hasn’t happened yet. After all, Mr Feltis was the man who convinced...

Cops turn to Facebook

Penrith and St Marys Police have launched their own Facebook pages this week as part of the NSW Police Force’s Eyewatch...

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...

Fire reignites as temperatures soar

A fire near Hickey's Lane in Cranebrook has reignited, with emergency services responding and a water bombing helicopter set to be used. ...

Courthouse to close for six months

Penrith Courthouse will be closed for six months to allow for a multi-million dollar facelift. The closure means that those who...

Cool change for charity

A cool change has reached Nepean Food Services with the opening of a new annex that will provide more fresh meals to the community. Manager...

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.

Memory Walk & Jog has new home at Penrith’s Tench Reserve

Dementia Australia’s largest fundraising event is heading back to western Sydney, with a new location at Tench Reserve next Sunday, March 5.

Baird: We'll fight for every vote

NSW Premier Mike Baird admits he’s walked into a “tough gig”. There’s a budget to deliver, a second Sydney airport to build,...

Calls for clean up order

Penrith Councillor Bernard Bratusa is calling on Penrith Council to take action against the owner of the site where a devastating grass fire...

Not good enough, says Kevin

The state of Penrith’s roads looks like something you would find back in the 1950s, according to Penrith City Councillor, Kevin...

Meeting over waste

A public meeting will be held before Christmas for residents to express their views on the State Government’s plan to transport waste from the...

Lucrative hole in one

Corporate golfer Brian Reeves has won a Holden Cruze by hitting a hole in one at a Charity Golf Day held at Twin...