Major CBD development approved
The western end of the Penrith CBD has been crying out for major redevelopment and finally, a $7.35 million project is set to start...
Call for more parking
As car parks in Penrith overflow with busy parents shopping for Christmas presents and students on their holidays, Councillor Marcus Cornish has called...
Joan's Christmas wishlist
With climbing patronage numbers, ticket sales and revenue, CEO of Penrith Performing and Visual Arts (PPVA), Hania Radvan, believes that the organisation deserves...
Science Park proposed
In what has been described as the “most exciting project” in Penrith this year, the Baiada family group of companies is seeking to...
Methadone Clinic on the move
In a major step forward for St Marys, the Methadone Clinic on Queen Street will be relocating to the Mt Druitt Hospital Campus...
Faith not shaken, says Pyne
Education Minister Christopher Pyne believes the Coalition's Gonski debacle has not shaken the faith the public has in the Government. Speaking exclusively...
Bridge backlash
It was labelled the “do nothing” option by none other than the Roads and Maritime Services when the idea of a pedestrian crossing...
Stirring up Christmas spirit
The faces of young children lit up with excitement on Monday when donated Christmas presents were handed out to patients in Nepean Hospital’s...
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...
Dangerous toys taken off shelves
Minister for Fair Trading Anthony Roberts today revealed the dangerous toys and products uncovered during Fair Trading’s pre-Christmas compliance checks. Mr Roberts said...
Plea for re-think on NBN
A petition pleading for the Federal Government to scrap its fibre to the node National Broadband Network (NBN) model was delivered to Lindsay...
Overhaul of river planned
Setting the tone for years to come, Penrith Council has endorsed a masterplan for the Nepean River Precinct, ‘Our River’. Outlining...
UWS, staff on collision course
A University of Western Sydney (UWS) plan to cut the amount of ‘flex leave’ hours available to staff in half has prompted Union...
New cot to have immediate impact
The addition of a new cot to the Nepean Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is already giving pre-term babies on the brink...
New twist in bridge saga
Mounting pressure from disgruntled residents has split Penrith Councillors’ views on the future and design of the Nepean River Green Bridge. Last...
Win for St Marys locals
Penrith Council has bowed to residents' concerns about land zoning for high density housing in the Glossop Street Precinct. In the draft...
Cancer shock a real eye-opener
Father of two Raymond Smith had never heard of testicular cancer until he was diagnosed with it two months ago. Now, the...
Help others this Christmas
Christmas may still be more than a month away but St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team (SCYNT) are already thinking of the disadvantaged...
Row over Hinxman Road plan
Lines have been drawn at Hinxman Road, Castlereagh – literally and metaphorically – after a decision by Penrith Council to zone the east...
Ayres picks up expanded western Sydney role
NSW Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Barry O’Farrell today announced Penrith MP Stuart Ayres had been appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney....