Community

Chemist in line for top honour

After weeks of trials and testing, St Marys may soon be home to Australia’s best pharmacy.  ...

Performing arts on track

With construction of a specialist performing arts centre scheduled to start in April, Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High is well...

Harnessing creative minds

In a bid to get young people off the streets, Robert Turner is encouraging wandering minds to become more creative with...

New nurses for Nepean

Western Sydney will benefit from 81 new graduate nurses at Nepean Hospital, 45 more than last year, and 13 at Blue...

Drive-by shooting at St Clair

Police are appealing for information following a shooting in St Clair.   About 1.20am yesterday, police...

Body found in house

The body of a woman has been found inside a home in Colyton.   About 10am,...

Cranebrook man assaulted

Police are investigating the assault of a 20-year-old man from Cranebrook.   About 2.20am on Saturday,...

Most vulnerable left stranded

When Jannine Merriman received a phone call from the NSW Department of Education (DET) on Sunday morning she thought it was...

Councillor: Road must be fixed

School children, mothers with prams and the elderly constantly dodge traffic when crossing the road to access St Marys’ Station Plaza,...

Boost for those in need

St Marys based employment agency, PVS Workfind has recievced $180,000 in Federal Government funding to support the placement of 80 disadvantaged...

"Planning madness"

Penrith City Council has launched a stunning attack on the State Government, saying its potential plans for new housing lots are...

Dick Smith to close stores

Local jobs may be at risk after Woolworths announced on Tuesday that the Dick Smith consumer electronics brand will be divested....

Woman assaulted in reserve

A young woman was tackled to the ground and indecently assaulted in a frightening incident at St Marys. ...

Man bashed by group

A man suffered head and facial injuries after being attacked by a group in broad daylight.  ...

Truck rolls at St Marys

One lane remains closed on the M4 at St Marys after a truck rolled this morning.  ...

UWS on the move

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is attracting more high achievers, according to Pro Vice-Chancellor of Education, Professor Kerri-Lee Krause. ...

Fresh faces at Nepean

With the East Ward of Nepean Hospital opening in the coming weeks, there will be plenty of room for the hospital’s...

Budget set for petrol hit

There will be less choice but higher prices at the petrol pump come July this year, with regular unleaded petrol to...

Kitchen founders honoured

The Penrith Community Kitchen is a cornerstone of the local community, providing food and friendship for the less fortunate. ...

Robert scores top honour

When Robert Walsh retired from the NSW Police Force after 32 years, he decided to dedicate his life to helping others....