24 hour help for locals
Every resident of the Penrith region will have direct telephone access to expert mental health advice for the first time following the launch...
Breast is best
Breastfeeding your baby now forms part of the guidelines to reducing the risk of sudden and unexpected death in infants. SIDS...
2am stabbing in Jamisontown
A man is reported to be in a stable condition in Westmead Hospital after being stabbed while outside an alleged OMCG clubhouse near Penrith...
More support for monorail
Support for the Kingswood monorail is gaining momentum and staff at Nepean Hospital will support a proposal for the Sydney city icon to be...
Seeing red
Chronic kidney disease is one of the biggest killers in Australia so next week, Penrith Panthers Cheerleaders will be wearing red undies...
A mother's fight
When Kirsten Levy first woke from a medically induced coma earlier this year she looked at a family photo on her bedside table....
Compo changes loom
Employees of industries across the state are bracing for changes to the Workers Compensation Scheme after the Premier, Barry O’Farrell, indicated that compensation costs...
Kelly in Council tilt
Former Lindsay MP Jackie Kelly is set to make a dramatic comeback to politics and contest this September's Council election. The Sun...
Funding for Foundation
The Samuel Morris Foundation will receive $50,000 to implement water safety education and campaigns for young children under the NSW Government's Water Safety...
Bikie arrested and charged
An alleged high-ranking member of the Nomads outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) will face court today charged with consorting and breach of bail. Amendments...
Union members fight back
A damning report by Fair Work Australia into the misuse of finances at the Health Services Union released earlier this year and ongoing allegations...
School leaders honoured
Student leaders from 60 primary schools in the Penrith area were recognised at a Penrith City Council Civil Reception this week for their...
Grave concerns over fees
Local grave-diggers have already lost thousands of dollars and are struggling to attract new business due to a change in the rate structures set...
Penrith looks to USA
Penrith government and business leaders will be looking as far as the United States of America for inspiration in developing the area’s health industry....
Fundraiser set for sell-out
The Music For Life ball last year raised over $33,000 for the cure for life foundation but this year, organisers are hoping that...
Delays on train network
It's been tough going for locals trying to get to work this morning with major problems both on the roads and public transport. ...
Panthers Chairman honoured
Don Feltis is hoping that his greatest career achievement hasn’t happened yet. After all, Mr Feltis was the man who convinced...
Orchard Hills drug bust
In a coup for local police, a clandestine drug lab has been located on Lansdowne Street, Orchard Hills. Police executed the...
New in blue
Penrith and St Marys Police received a significant boost to their frontline numbers this week, with seven fresh faces in total joining the...
Chance to applaud nurses
With 30 years experience under her belt, Wendy McBurney has cared for thousands of expecting mums, helped deliver babies and been involved in...