Council refuses to rubber stamp Astina plan

Penrith Councillors have rejected a report on the development of the vacant site at 21-25 Woodriff Street, feeling that they were simply being...

Paper out, Opal in

A pop up kiosk at Penrith Train Station will be available on Mondays and Tuesdays to help commuters transfer to the new electronic...

Tristan's unlikely passion

Tristan Muralitharan is a local teenager with an unlikely passion for everything orchids, a passion that he hopes to one day turn into...

No Picnic for residents

The historic Fernhill Estate is planning to hold its second Picnic Races event in October, but local residents are concerned about possible environmental...

Coles, Aldi set to open in Glenmore Park

Village Fair Glenmore Park has lodged its plans for the expansion for Glenmore Park Town Centre – and it is all worth a staggering...

Swinging for a cause

Having endured it and survived it, local realtor Barry Dukes is preparing to do his own bit to help the huge fight against...

Our hidden crisis

The scruffy man sleeping on the bench in Hyde Park with a grocery bag tucked under his head is our common understanding of...

Thomas set for the chop

An outing to The Train Shed at Luddenham is a day full of excitement for toddlers and youngsters, but sadly, not for much...

Controversy at Council over Emu Plains site

Penrith Councillors have ignored the advice of a floods expert and its own staff to put to public exhibition a development application to...

Helping a growing community

A new program focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the growing community of Iranian women in Penrith was launched this week....

Merle's artwork is a sight to behold

83-year-old Merle Matthews’ folk art talent is on display to be seen by thousands over the weekend at the Sydney Craft and Quilt...

Kids in need can bank on BOQ

The team at Bank of Queensland (BOQ) Penrith took a trip back to their childhoods last week as they dressed up for their...

Dedicated duo retire together

With almost 40 combined years of service to Penrith Police, beloved civilian officers Claire Hogan and Barbara Wagstaff signed out together for the...

Noise, safety concerns at Jordan Springs

Jordan Springs residents say they fear for their safety and are kept up late into the night due to traffic noise generated from...

Smart idea will reduce travel times

Residents of Penrith who would normally commute to work will soon have the option to keep their jobs but work from Penrith. ...

New school for Glenmore Park

Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies and State Education Minister Adrian Piccoli visited Glenmore Park on Wednesday morning to officially announce that the State Government will...

Troublesome trees to go

Penrith Council is set to remove nuisance trees on Jane Street that pose a threat to local drivers and pedestrians. Council...

Blue Ball aims to raise awareness

The dreams of the Luke Priddis Foundation, and with them the dreams of families living with autistic kids, rely on the success of...

Funding is a Great boost

Great Community Transport will be able to significantly expand their services after the Federal Government announced this week the organisation would receive additional...

Traffic worry over new Masters store

A traffic report on the impacts of the new Masters Home Improvement store on Mulgoa Road, Jamisontown has controversially found that the existing...