Penrith leads Sydney in housing growth
27.5% of all new residential subdivision approvals across Sydney’s Greenfield release areas were approved in Penrith over the last year. Figures released...
Special jobs concept launched
Some of the city’s biggest local employment advocates have joined forces for the launch of a special new campaign targeted at getting more...
Game on in Council campaign
It was all down to luck for Penrith’s election candidates on Wednesday as Returning Officer, Peter Hermann, conducted the draw for crucial ballot...
Davies has change of heart
Councillor Mark Davies has announced that he will contest the Penrith City Council election, coming out of a rather short-lived retirement. Cr Davies...
Zoning in on fitness
Penrith residents will now be able to get active and fit with new outdoor fitness zones and trails installed in Glenmore Park. ...
Police hunt obscene man
Police are appealing to parents to be vigilant after a man exposed himself to a five-year-old girl while in a St Marys shop....
Cycleway nearly complete
Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres today announced that work on the cycleway along Castlereagh and Mulgoa roads in Penrith, between Jane and Batt streets,...
Chase ends with crash
Detectives are questioning two men over an armed hold-up at a western Sydney post office. Police from Penrith Local Area Command were patrolling...
New car park at station
North Penrith Commuter Car Park, which offers 1,000 free car parking spaces near Penrith Railway Station, will be officially opened on Friday, August 3....
Jumping in to help
The Ross Hutchison Foundation will be holding a special fundraising event for two important local facilities on Sunday, August 12 at the Lakeside...
Top award for Council
Penrith City Council has taken home the prestigious Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Overall Sustainable Council Award for 2012 for their environmental plan...
Little public comment on bridge
The $20 million State Government funded Nepean River Green Bridge has attracted little comment from the public despite a well-documented need for new pedestrian...
Croc shock
Ecstasy, ice, steroids, cocaine, stolen vehicles and even a crocodile. These were just some of the illegal items recovered by the NSW Police...
Breaking: Frantic search for missing Penrith boy
Police are asking for public assistance to locate a boy missing from the local area. Nine-year-old Jarrod Mckenzie-Hillen left Cambridge Park Public School...
Heartland no more
The Labor Party is already cutting their losses in the lead-up to the next Federal Election with Treasurer, Wayne Swan, admitting that Lindsay is...
Massive jobs boost
In a coup for western Sydney, the Federal Government has agreed to support a $29.5 million employment park in the heart of Werrington....
Lights improve safety
Drivers passing Wallacia Public School on Mulgoa Road will now have additional warning when approaching the school zone thanks to recently installed flashing...
Robbery at Cranebrook newsagency
Police from Penrith Local Area Command are appealing for information from the public following an armed robbery at a newsagency. About 5.50am...
Thain slams Liberals
Labor Councillor John Thain says the Liberal Party’s decision to not endorse candidates for the September Local Government Elections is a “slap in the...
Locals in heritage limbo
A 20-year saga over which Penrith properties deserve to be heritage listed has taken its toll on affected residents, including Councillor Jackie Greenow....