Community
More than $85,000 raised for homelessness project
WestCare Community Services is working towards ending homelessness in the Penrith area, with over $85,000 raised at their annual fundraising dinner last week.
The focus...
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....
Payne comes out swinging
NSW Liberal Senator, Marise Payne, has blasted the Prime Minister and local MP David Bradbury over the introduction of carbon tax...
Woolies set for ACCC battle
The price battle between Coles and Woolworths is benefiting families on a budget, but the rivalry between the two supermarket giants is as much...
Sky's the limit for Bonnie
When 18-year-old Bonnie Flitcroft steps onto her first plane flight, she will only be up in the air for a few minutes before...
Volunteer of the Year winner to push for more mental health support
Colyton’s Susan Robertson has taken home the top honour at the local Volunteer of the Year Awards for her role in progressing people’s welfare...
Golden win for Maccas
Local residents and McDonald’s licensees, Ian and Kathryn Garton, have been named in the nation’s top one per cent after winning the prestigious...
Nine minute warning
Only half of the patients facing a potentially life threatening situation, like chest pain or severe burns, are seen within nine minutes...
Westcare’s new truck increases charity’s capacity to help
Westcare’s ability to give people escaping domestic violence the supplies they need just got a little bit easier, thanks to a generous donation from The Great Walk Foundation.
Special tribute to Barry’s legacy in Penrith
A special tribute has been unveiled to Barry Leavett-Brown.
Wild weather hits
Strong and damaging winds yesterday has kept local SES volunteers busy. The Penrith State Emergency...
1500 students commemorate ANZAC Day at School Service
Over 1500 students and teachers attended the ANZAC School Service at Penrith Paceway today.
Brick Show gives back to Penrith community with donation to NADO
The Sydney Brick Show put smiles on the faces of thousands of adults and kids when it rolled into Penrith recently, but the joy...
Council to trial 'live' sites
Locals will be able to come together as a community and watch movies, sporting events and ceremonies for free after Penrith Council identified...
Wilcox: I feel used by Clive Palmer
Former Lindsay federal election candidate Andrew Wilcox says he feels used by Clive Palmer and regrets ever standing as a Palmer United Party...
Hero father speaks
The father who came to his daughter's rescue in a Penrith apartment this week has spoken of his mad dash in...
Ayres picks up expanded western Sydney role
NSW Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Barry O’Farrell today announced Penrith MP Stuart Ayres had been appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney....
Council helps out
Around 200kg of clothing was recently donated to The Salvos with Penrith City Council staff inspired by ‘Buy Nothing New’ month....
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...
Walking to find a cure
By the time it takes you to finish reading this article, one Australian will have developed diabetes, yet despite the high number of cases...
