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...

Horses re-homed after cruelty

A mare and filly are recovering well despite their owner pleading guilty to two animal cruelty charges in Penrith Court last week. In...

Bring us monorail, says local

With cities around Australia vying for the Sydney Monorail, local resident, Adrian Schaffer, believes Kingswood should be in the race too. Last month...

Funds for Inn

The Nepean District Historical Society has welcomed additional funds to construct a covered outdoor area at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum at Emu...

A 'brand' new Penrith

Penrith City Council has re-shaped the image of Penrith by launching a new brand today aimed at enhancing community pride and driving employment...