Community
Stopped in its tracks
Popular Penrith fitness event ‘Parkrun’ could be at risk of shutting down after access to ‘Gate D’ at the Sydney International Regatta Centre was closed off.
Over 300...
Don’t dart away from the challenge
Cancer Council NSW will hit the bullseye later this month with its annual Darts Challenge fundraiser.
The fundraiser was created to help continue the conversation...
Pumps for patients
South Penrith resident, Jodie Gardner, was so distraught after her mother passed away earlier this year from terminal cancer that she wanted to help...
Train derails at St Marys
Trains travelling in both directions remain suspended on both the Blue Mountains Line and Western Line between Penrith and Blacktown due to a minor...
Liberals in independent's clothing
Members of the Liberal Party have regrouped to form an independent ticket for the upcoming Penrith City Council election after it was announced...
Fernhill races get green light
The Fernhill Picnic Races are set to become a Penrith tradition after Penrith Council last night approved the event for five years. ...
Parkrun secures new partner
Blackmores has announced it will be teaming up with parkrun Australia, the nation's biggest community running group, as a part of its ongoing commitment...
New life for CBD
Penrith City Council is pushing ahead with its agenda to reinvigorate the Penrith CBD, as plans to create a city square and park...
Palmer's assault on Lindsay
There’s a new entrant in the battle for Lindsay with Clive Palmer announcing his new political party will contest the seat at the...
Roads funding announced
The Australian and NSW Governments have announced successful projects for Round One of the $200 million Western Sydney Local Roads Package. Assistant...
Our MasterChef returns
Masterchef contestant Jay Huxley told the Weekender earlier this year that he was going to give back to the community he grew up...
Community invited to Oxley Park event as locals raise funds for brave Xaviah
The Oxley Park Public School community is coming together for a student who has received a devastating diagnosis.
Taxi driver on child porn charges
Police have arrested and charged a local taxi driver with child pornography charges after a commuter caught the driver with the...
Volunteers needed as Nepean Food Services grows
More volunteers are needed for a vital community service.
Evelyn's 99 not out
Today (Friday, May 30) is the birthday of Evelyn Hitchenson, a 99-year-young beauty who has a long and special history as a member...
Bakers go pink
Penrith bakers will join forces with their community to show support for local women and families affected by breast cancer during the Pink...
School community braves the shave for one of their own
Upon hearing that one of their own was diagnosed with leukaemia, the Penrith Anglican College (PAC) community took action, raising over $50,000 for the...
Wentworth launches innovative ‘Gathering Space’
Wentworth Community Housing has launched Cranebrook’s innovative new ‘Our Place Our Gathering Space’ this week.
Conceived after consultation with tenants, the area aims to be...
Man slashed police car's tyres
A man is under police guard in hospital following an alleged pursuit yesterday. About 4pm...
Mothers 'pay it forward' to local cafe
Paying it forward to their local cafe, parents from the Nepean area have donated children’s toys to Sapphire’s Cafe in Glenmore Park.
Members of the...
