Penrith on severe weather alert

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning that severe weather currently being experienced along the north coast of NSW, will extend southwards to impact Newcastle,...

Man stabbed in Penrith

A crime scene has been established following a stabbing at Penrith. About 1.30am today, police from Penrith Local Area Command attended Castlereagh...

Never-ending battle at Hickeys

Hickeys Lane is a hot spot for bushfires as shown last week when Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to the site...

Man attacked by dog

An elderly man has been attacked by a dog whilst on an early morning walk with his own pets. About 4.30am today, a...

Ellen's birthday gift to Carly

Of the hundreds of Ellen fans that flocked to the Opera House stairs on Tuesday, Penrith’s luckiest birthday girl stood out from the...

Penrith's an investment hot spot

Penrith has emerged as one of Australia's leading investment locations due to its affordable housing options and close proximity to major transport hubs,...

Our hottest day

Today is officially Penrith's hottest day on record with the 46.5 degree maximum shortly after 2pm breaking the previous mark by half a...

Fire reignites as temperatures soar

A fire near Hickey's Lane in Cranebrook has reignited, with emergency services responding and a water bombing helicopter set to be used. ...

Penrith set to swelter

A fire at Hickey's Lane in Cranebrook is finally under control tonight after signalling an ominous warning ahead of sweltering conditions tomorrow. ...

Boost for hospital

After an intake of 54 new medical interns to Nepean Hospital, local residents can be assured that their health is in good hands....

Bats with bite

Penrith residents are being warned not to handle bats and to treat their bites and scratches with great caution due to the possibility...

Warning over treadmills

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner, Rod Stowe, has issued a warning about the dangers of treadmills after shocking facts revealed that young children are at...

More charges following fire, crash

A woman has been charged with additional offences after an incident at the weekend which resulted in a grass fire and a fail-to-stop crash...

Woman's unlawful revenge

Penrith local court has heard yesterday that a woman made false accusations about her partner to police after he allegedly cheated on her. Between...

Holiday heartbreak

        It can only be described as a terrible start to the year for Margaret Bedwell after precious family heirlooms...

Call up for female fire fighters

    When Chantel D’Orazio walks through the local shops in her usual work attire she attracts glances and whispers – that’s because...

Suspicious temple fire

      A number of local people have been left without a place of worship after a suspicious fire consumed a temple...

Pumps for patients

South Penrith resident, Jodie Gardner, was so distraught after her mother passed away earlier this year from terminal cancer that she wanted to help...

Christmas spirit shines

As we sit around our Christmas Trees, surrounded by family members, there are few that would think of those less fortunate families, broken...

Nail shops not up to scratch?

Keeping those fingers and toes polished is important to many women and the amount of nail spas and salons in Penrith alone is...