Yvonne's a real hero
With modesty and a great deal of amazement, 86-year-old Yvonne Lawrence this week accepted a Local Carers Award in recognition of her dedication...
Boobie Monster fundraiser returns
A youth-based event that raises vital funds for cancer research is back in Penrith after a two year hiatus. October is Breast...
New life for CBD
Penrith City Council is pushing ahead with its agenda to reinvigorate the Penrith CBD, as plans to create a city square and park...
Fairfax's Star falls
Fairfax Media has dumped its Penrith City Star brand, effective immediately. The Western Weekender understands that Fairfax will re-launch their local Penrith product...
Upgrade work starts on Northern Road
Work has started on The Northern Road at South Penrith to replace sections of the road surface to improve safety. Works are being...
Fowler promises worthy agenda
An agenda to encourage economic development, jobs growth and financial viability of the Council has been set by Penrith's new Mayor, Ross Fowler....
Driver fined, banned
A p-plater who crashed his car into a fence in St Marys when he was drink-driving was disqualified from driving for seven months and...
Kitchen banks generous donation
Penrith Community Kitchen have received a generous donation of $5,000 from the St George Bank Penrith branch. The Community Kitchen, which...
Fowler tipped to be Mayor
Ross Fowler is set to become Penrith Mayor on Monday night during what is expected to be a fiery Council meeting. ...
Local Lions facing dire membership crisis
Without new members, the Lions Club's long-time service to the local community, donating thousands of dollars to those in need, may not last...
Aspiring producer needs your help
Aspiring actress Stephanie May, struggling to ‘make it’ in the film industry, is hoping that with the help of the community, a new...
Riding through the pain barrier
There is very little that can stop Emu Heights resident and entertainment consultant Harding Richards. Not a motorcycle accident 30...
New train timetable released
Penrith commuters will be eagerly scouring the new Sydney Trains timetable released this afternoon, which will become effective from October 20. ...
Missing memories discovered
Here’s a mystery better than any book Armand Sukhla may have on the shelves of his Penrith bookshop. Six months ago, a...
Penrith set to rock this weekend
The Penrith Valley will ring with the sweet sound of hardstyle music this weekend as 'Defqon 1' returns again, bringing with it crowds...
CBD Corporation has eyes on future
Penrith Council has endorsed the new three-year plan for the Penrith CBD Corporation, including a new Deed of Agreement to secure funding for...
School on track
Kurrambee School is well on its way to completion in December, with buildings and play areas quickly taking shape. The Werrington...
He was simply the Best
Emu Plains Public School Principal, Tony Best will on Friday end his 33-year teaching career. Mr Best, who also turns...
Lindsay falls to Coalition
Lindsay has fallen to the Coalition for the first time since Jackie Kelly was the local MP in 2007. Sitting...
Wilcox happy with first-up result
Palmer United Party candidate Andrew Wilcox says he's enjoyed his first-up election experience and wants to back-up at the next election. With...