Community
Sod turned for Quest Penrith
Thornton Estate in Penrith will be given a brand new hotel with construction officially commencing today, Friday, March 3.
The development of Quest Penrith is...
Londonderry flood report released
For the residents of Londonderry and Castlereagh, February 9 will always be remembered as a dark day. It was the day...
Bomb scare at Colyton
It is not hard to spot the green house on the corner of the Great Western Highway and Bennett Road at Colyton, but...
Asthma still a major concern
Despite a drop in asthma deaths and a reduction in prevalence – asthma is still unnecessarily inhibiting more than 80% of people living...
Concern over cruelty
A local resident and WIRES volunteer has been shocked at the inhuman treatment of a pair of wild goats. ...
How therapy dogs are helping people right across Penrith
There is nothing nicer than having a cuddle with a cute dog to make you feel better.
Nepean Therapy Dogs has been doing just that...
Volunteers needed to keep telling magical story of print
The Penrith Museum of Printing is planning on reopening to the public on December 5 but the extended COVID-19 lockdown has meant it has lost some of its members.
New babies are wrapped in love at Nepean Hospital
Nepean Hospital’s Maternity Unit has launched its ‘Wrapped in Love’ project to welcome newborn Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander children into the community.
Podcast shows west’s pride
Former McCarthy Catholic College school teacher turned NRL referee Grant Atkins has released a popular podcast series highlighting the incredible achievements of western Sydney...
New owners set to breathe fresh life into Penrith dance studio
Dancers of Penrith, meet Xander Jean and Racquel Kuhle – the new principals of A-Live Performing Arts Centre.
Local’s new book comes from real-life anecdotes
Bestselling St Clair author Todd Alexander has released a new book, this time using his stellar dry wit to delve into the topic of aging.
Link between alcohol and violence
Domestic violence is one of the most dangerous situations police must deal with, but a solution to lowering domestic violence rates may lie in...
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...
On his bike to help sick kids
Jack Veen has been in and out of hospital since he was born but the 13-year-old is now getting on his bike to help other sick kids.
Local woman's heartbreaking story
It is every mother’s worst nightmare to lose her child, but it is a reality that Penrith’s Barbara Hardy has to...
Chance to help local charity
The Australian Women and Children’s Research Foundation (OZWAC) is inviting the public to discover the vital work they do in the...
Marble marvel
The story of a sewing machine repairman from Kingswood winning the Australian Marbles Championship title would be unique enough. But when you...
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. ...
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...
