Plan to boost pool safety
Local Government Minister Don Page met this week with Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, and Member for Londonderry, Bart Bassett, at the Nepean...
Boy hurt in explosion
A seven-year-old boy has been hospitalised after accidentally setting a gas cylinder on fire in his family home. Police, paramedics and...
Bradbury bites back
Lindsay MP David Bradbury says claims by the State Government that they were forced to make $1.7 billion in cuts to education funding due...
Man had kids in car during chase
Three young children were found in the back of a car that was being chased by police yesterday afternoon. Just before 5pm...
Woman dies following Emu Plains crash
A woman has died following a serious crash in Emu Plains. About 7.15pm yesterday, emergency services were called to the M4 at Emu...
Double health whammy
Is this the way we should be treating the most vulnerable people in our community? The Weekender can today reveal two...
Woolies set for ACCC battle
The price battle between Coles and Woolworths is benefiting families on a budget, but the rivalry between the two supermarket giants is as much...
Councillors divided
Labor Councillors were left fuming during Monday night’s first ordinary meeting of the new Penrith City Council after they were excluded from prominent...
Big fines in animal cruelty case
A man charged with animal cruelty offences has failed to appear in court. Alex Cranebrook of Jamisontown was scheduled to appear in court...
Warning to stay 'stormsafe'
Here in Penrith, we know exactly how extreme the summer weather can be and this does not just include the heat; we have...
Armed robber spotted at fire
A man has been arrested for an armed robbery after police recognised the man at a vehicle fire. At 8.30pm on, a...
Police concerned for woman
Police are conducting an investigation and are appealing for a woman to come forward after an incident in the local area. About...
Mark Davies is new mayor
Mark Davies' late decision to run at this year's Council election has ended up landing him the position of Mayor for the next...
Armed robbery at Colyton
Police remain on the scene of an armed robbery at Colyton this evening. About 7.45pm, police were called to a convenience store on...
Man incited and promoted violence
Police have arrested two men after they allegedly incited and promoted violence through the use of a social media networking site. Operation...
Progress on smell problem
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is taking action to vary the operating licences of three western Sydney waste operators who have been identified by...
A kick in the arts
The State Government has delivered a shocking blow to over 4,000 students who are studying Fine Arts courses at TAFE NSW, including Nepean...
Girl home after horse incident
A girl who was taken to hospital following a horse fall yesterday has been released and is at home, where she will make a...
Mystery over race for Mayor
It is a “race to eight” as councillors bargain amongst themselves this week to form alliances in the lead-up to the election of...
Bridge plan progresses
The Penrith community has the opportunity to be involved in the design process of the Nepean River Green Bridge – the $20 million...