Community
Benevolent Society opens new Werrington home
Australia's oldest charity officially has a new home in Werrington.
The Benevolent Society, which has been providing services to Australians for over 200 years, recently...
Families forced from their homes
Two Penrith families have been evacuated from their homes amid fears they have been exposed to asbestos by Telstra contractors remediating pits for...
Pollies play a role in the fight against domestic violence
When it comes to domestic violence, the political is personal for Member for Lindsay Emma Husar.
In her maiden speech on September 12, 2016 Ms...
Carbon tax pressure mounts
Small businesses are already feeling the weight of the carbon tax in their electricity bills, sales revenue and employee intake. The Shadow...
Robbo keeps up schools fight
NSW Opposition Leader John Robertson has brought his ‘40 schools in 40 days’ campaign to St Clair to fight the State Government’s $1.7...
Brothers hit the road for their dad
After seeing their father suffer with cancer, local brothers Grant and Adam Murrell, decided that they wanted to do something big to make a...
Even in his darkest days, Merv is thinking of others
A man who has given so much to the community keeps on giving, even in his darkest days.
59-year-old Merv Adlington was the founder of...
Jenni breaks new ground with RSL Life Membership
Jenni May is the first female to ever be awarded Life Membership at Penrith RSL.
Heartless attack on elderly woman
The local community is in shock tonight after the mugging of an 81-year-old visually impaired great great grandmother at Oxley Park. Police...
Don’t stop the presses: Print museum in search of new home
For the last 21 years the Penrith Museum of Printing has been educating people about the printing press and passing on a historical trade.
70 years of wedded bliss
A massive milestone will be reached for North St Marys couple May and Jerry Townsend when they celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary next Saturday,...
Colyton post office held up
Police remain on the scene of an armed robbery at Colyton this afternoon. At around 3.30pm today, the post office on Day...
Women’s Walk and Talk continues to grow in popularity
The Penrith Women’s Walk and Talk is charging ahead, offering a safe space for women to connect socially while exercising each week.
Celebrating those who go above and beyond during National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week, held from Monday, May 16 to Friday, May 20, aims to celebrate the work that volunteers do to bring individuals and communities together with this year's theme, 'Better Together'.
Man tried to vacuum car's roof
A St Clair man has been fined $700 for driving whilst suspended and drug possession. On August 2, police observed a car turn...
WestCare finds new home – for now
After losing its office in a fire last year, the community organisation WestCare has found a temporary new home.
Health, education is the focus
We may not feel the effects of the mining boom here in Penrith but we will feel the growth in education and health,...
Jail time for business and sporting identities
As part of National Youth Week, invited members of the community will be “doing time to stop youth crime” to raise funds for Penrith...
Award for humble man after a decade of selfless service
After 10 years volunteering at the Nepean Food Services and a role as Chairman, Scott Wheeler has been awarded the 2016 Mulgoa Senior Achievement...
Billion dollar plan for Panthers
He has accepted one of the Penrith region’s toughest and most demanding jobs, but thanks to a billion-dollar plan in his...
