Silence on airport
Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri fears it might be too little too late to stop the Federal Government from building an airport at Badgerys...
Former local priest dies in typhoon
Kevin Lee, the former Catholic Priest who created a storm when he revealed he was secretly married, has been tragically killed in a...
Car to run for Londonderry
Penrith Councillor Prue Car today announced she would nominate for Labor preselection to be the Party’s candidate for Londonderry at the 2015 State...
Ignition locks for drink drivers
In an effort to reduce the number of drink driving offences, alcohol interlocks will be made mandatory for high range and repeat drink drive...
Girotto quits Australia First
Penrith City Councillor Maurice Girotto has resigned as a member of the Australia First Party, effective from October 31. ...
UWS guarantees offers to fire affected students
All 700 Blue Mountains and Lithgow HSC students disrupted by the recent bushfires can rest a little easier, knowing they will receive a guaranteed...
Funding for Centenary events
Remembering the ANZACs on April 25 each year is a tradition respected and revered by all Australians. And so in preparation...
Slipping through the cracks
Western Sydney has one of the highest number of reports of children at risk of significant harm, yet the lowest rate in the...
Fernhill's rough ride
Penrith Councillors are disgruntled after they were asked to give approval to the Picnic Race Day at Fernhill Estate after tickets to the event...
Business growth stunted by unfair rules
A St Marys manufacturer is asking for a level playing field when it comes to importing and exporting raw materials. Concept...
Penrith responds to our neighbours in need
The Penrith community has shown enormous spirit this week in pitching in to help our neighbours in crisis as one of the worst...
Pensioner wants Cash Converters to pay
A grandmother from Cambridge Park is taking payday lender and pawn broker Cash Converters to the courts over claims she was illegally exploited...
Pollie pay day
Though the Federal Election is done and dusted, the major political parties were last week still celebrating as the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)...
Protection for fire fighters
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Emergency Services Michael Gallacher today announced the NSW Government has put in place legal protections to...
Ride to show how much we care
Motorcycle riders and classic car drivers will be revving up their engines in Penrith next weekend as they set off on a ride...
Council closes four sports ovals
Penrith Council closed four local sports ovals last week due to public safety concerns. The four sports grounds were temporarily closed when...
End of an era as Nepean Belle sold
It's the end of an era in Penrith with confirmation tonight that the Wakeling family has sold the iconic Nepean Belle. The...
Aitken calls for Emu fix
Deputy Mayor Jim Aitken says Penrith Council needs to have a good look at Emu Plains to solve the traffic issues marring local...
Courthouse to close for six months
Penrith Courthouse will be closed for six months to allow for a multi-million dollar facelift. The closure means that those who...
Church celebrates 150 years
In 1863, the last stone was laid on Emu Plains Uniting Church’s chapel, marking the beginning of their service to the community. ...