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COVID-19 survivor Jean Steele celebrates 102nd birthday
Jean Steele celebrated her 102nd birthday on Tuesday but this milestone is even more of an achievement than you may think.
Inspiring our leaders of the future
It’s young women like 16-year-old Courtney Toon that you want to see strive to excel and never give up on their dreams – no...
Student-designed playground opens in Oxley Park
There’s a new playground at Brian King Reserve in Oxley Park for local families to enjoy thanks to the fresh ideas and creative minds of students from Oxley Park Public School.
Transport nightmare
Penrith resident Phillip Plackett says he is tired of living his life to a public transport timetable, especially when it is rarely accurate....
Boy stabs mother
A teenage boy has charged with the alleged stabbing attack of his mother at Jamisontown on the weekend. ...
Thanks, but no thanks
A local resident is out of pocket over $150 after she was summoned to only half a day’s worth of jury...
Darts Challenge back for fourth year
Penrith Panthers legend Mark Geyer is encouraging darts enthusiasts to ‘target early symptoms with a bullseye’ at the Pioneer Tavern in Penrith on July 21.
Geyer...
Push for mosque decision to be reversed
EXCLUSIVE: At least two Penrith Councillors will push for a rescission motion to overturn Monday evening's controversial approval of a prayer hall at...
No cabin fever for these old mates
Penrith resident, Peter Scott, and his friend, Reg Armstrong, will embark upon a 1,500 kilometre 4WD adventure in April, and head from beach to...
Kingswood Anglican Church to mark special milestone
Having been a constant in the Penrith community for over a century, Kingswood Anglican Church will be marking its 125th anniversary this month, with a celebration for all.
Confusion as weekly tickets are dumped
There is likely to be major confusion at local train stations this morning, with a number of paper ticket options dumped from today. ...
Emu Plains Prison expansion plans dumped
The proposed expansion of Emu Plains Correctional Centre will not be progressing, Minister for Correctional Services, David Elliott, announced today.
"I have today (Tuesday, December...
Aitken calls for Emu fix
Deputy Mayor Jim Aitken says Penrith Council needs to have a good look at Emu Plains to solve the traffic issues marring local...
Penrith Community Kitchen celebrates 20th anniversary
It has been 20 years since the Penrith Community Kitchen became a registered charity.
Since then local volunteers have provided a safe place for hundreds...
Candidates go head to head
The candidates for Lindsay at next month's Federal Election faced off tonight in a debate hosted by The Western Weekender at Penrith...
‘Poppy Smurf’ retires after 40 years of helping others
He’s delivered 85 babies, survived near-death experiences and pretty much seen it all as far as triumph and tragedy is concerned.
Now, after a 39...
Council finally decided
A week after Penrith locals went to the polls, the make-up of the new-look Council has finally been officially determined. It was...
Ripples on the rise
Ripples Leisure Centre is making waves after winning the AUSTSWIM NSW Swim Centre of the Year Award.
Aquatic Programs Coordinator Tania Khamhom said the award...
Fairfax's Star falls
Fairfax Media has dumped its Penrith City Star brand, effective immediately. The Western Weekender understands that Fairfax will re-launch their local Penrith product...
Battle lines drawn in Lindsay
David Bradbury refuses to give in. Perhaps it’s because he has faced such adversity before. After all, he lost twice in his...
