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...
Dangerous roads to be fixed
Three vital roads projects in Penrith will be completed thanks to the latest round of Federal Government Black Spot funding. Lindsay...
Miss Penny Riff raises awareness
Miss Penny Riff, the colourful Our Community Cares teddy, made her debut in the local community with a short stay at Penrith City...
PBA Chairman honoured
Penrith Business Alliance Chairman Paul Brennan has been named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his significant contribution to Australian...
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...
UWS freezes student fees
The University of Western Sydney has today become the first university in NSW to freeze student fees - moving to ensure its students...
Water worry
It has taken four years but finally Nepean River regulars have been vindicated – the new Penrith Weir constructed in 2009 is draining...
A place for blokes to call home
There is nothing more blokey than a Men’s Shed, a place where men of all ages congregate to build, tinker and have a...
Step in the right direction, says Chamber
The Fair Work Commission’s decision to cut Sunday penalty rates for casual employees in the restaurant industry has received a mixed bag of...
Alec's caring nature shines
Three little kittens would have had a dismal start to life had it not been for 11-year-old Kingswood boy, Alec Campbell. ...
Renewed focus on Penrith CBD
Gai Hawthorn has a vision. It involves cranes working feverishly in the Penrith CBD, new buildings opening and thousands of people who used...
Fun run with a colourful twist
A wheelchair-friendly fun run is set to leave the area’s disabled residents smiling, laughing and a rainbow of colour. Life Links...
Living with a deadly legacy
Over 20 years ago, asbestos containing materials were prohibited. However, asbestos is a deadly legacy that many families in Penrith and across Australia...
Rail conversation looms
Penrith residents are being urged to have their say on the future rail corridor from Badgerys Creek airport to St Marys, with the...
Positive step in bus fight
Families in Glenmore Park whose children attend McCarthy Catholic College at Emu Plains have cause to celebrate this week. Their long fought battle...
River clean-out nets surprising finds
If you've ever wondered what is lurking at the bottom of the Nepean River, it isn't just fish, weeds or silt. ...
Truce called on pop-up park
A total of 10 out of 12 car parking spaces will be reinstated at the closed end of High Street following a mid-trial...