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Penrith jobs to be lost
Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler has expressed disappointment at the news that Crane Copper Tube will close in Penrith by the end of the year....
Never give up attitude gets Nikki published
Nikki Minty is a mum of two, a vet nurse and now a published author. The Cranebrook resident has been picked...
Cycling for a cause
In a little over a week, a number of local people will join thousands across the country as they cycle for the Great...
Fowler Mayor again in Council shock
A new alliance has seen Cr Ross Fowler retained as Penrith Mayor in this evening's Council elections. At Council's Ordinary...
Creative twist on old problem
McCarthy Catholic College students had a lesson in street art recently, which saw them condemn illegal graffiti in favour of creative expression that...
Transport nightmare
Penrith resident Phillip Plackett says he is tired of living his life to a public transport timetable, especially when it is rarely accurate....
Bra study could be a saviour
Local women have the opportunity to be part of a study that could improve the lives and the comfort of women forever. ...
Historic hall's future assured
Historic Thornton Hall, which holds within its walls some of Penrith's most interesting stories, will be transformed into a childcare centre. ...
Drug worry at St Clair park
Councillor Tricia Hitchen has called for Penrith Council to provide lighting at Denver Road Park in St Clair after drug paraphernalia was discovered...
Council, university form partnership
The University of Western Sydney and Penrith City Council have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further enhance their cooperation. ...
Give old books new life
If your old children’s books at home are no longer being used, it is likely that they will find love elsewhere and with...
New hotel, but Aqua Golf could go
Sweeping views of the Blue Mountains are what tourists in Penrith could be treated to if Penrith Panthers' plans for a new hotel...
Former Bollygum owner to face court
A Sydney businessman is to face court over allegations he paid some workers at his former child care centre less than $4 an hour....
Bart battered at ICAC
Londonderry MP Bart Bassett has denied any knowledge of how his 2011 election campaign was funded during two damaging days in front of...
Good news for our John
Disability support organisation, House with No Steps, is stepping up to help local icon John Boccanfuso obtain a new wheelchair. When...
Jury system overhaul
Local residents appearing for jury duty at Penrith Courthouse are now to experience service of the like that has not been seen in...
Confusion as weekly tickets are dumped
There is likely to be major confusion at local train stations this morning, with a number of paper ticket options dumped from today. ...
Major coup for CBD
In a massive coup for residents who wish to live in Penrith CBD, Astina apartments have been given the green light to proceed...
Bassett vows to clear his name
The political career of State Londonderry MP Bart Bassett is in tatters after being drawn into an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigation into...
Chapter closes as library gets marching orders
Penrith Council will close Emu Plains branch library. Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said long term analysis showed that while other library services...
