Coronavirus Pandemic

COVID alert for Panthers Vaccination Hub

There's been a COVID-19 exposure at the Panthers Vaccination Hub in Penrith.

Postcode breakdown: Where the latest local COVID-19 cases reside

86 cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District to 8pm last night.

Two local schools closed due to COVID cases

Colyton High School and Ropes Crossing Public School will both be closed today after being linked with cases of COVID-19.

Five COVID cases linked to Edinglassie in Penrith

A COVID-19 outbreak has emerged at an aged care home in Penrith.

COVID testing site set alight at North St Marys

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has slammed those responsible for setting a COVID-19 testing clinic alight at North St Marys.

Fourth death recorded in Nepean outbreak; weddings back with five guests

A woman in her 70s has become the fourth person to die after acquiring COVID-19 inside Nepean Hospital.

Entire Penrith LGA may face tighter restrictions; HSC officially delayed

The entire Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) is on the verge of being listed as an Area of Concern as COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise.

Slight easing of restrictions ahead as NSW records 1,029 cases

Limited outdoor gatherings will be allowed from mid-September in a slight easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Councillor calls for increased rubbish collection during lockdown

Penrith Council may investigate additional bin collections to cope with a surge in home waste as the pandemic and lockdown rolls on.

Devices needed to ensure Indigenous kids stay on track

A local organisation is trying to keep Indigenous children plugged into education and able to access services during the pandemic.

Clubs hold on to hope of imminent re-opening

With vaccinations rates rising, people are dreaming of enjoying time at a pub or club again but the reality of when they can reopen is still unknown.

New freedoms on the way after NSW hits six million jabs

There were 753 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 to 8pm last night, with 41 from the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Podcast: Weekender Wireless – COVID-19 and its impact on Penrith

In the latest edition of the Weekender Wireless podcast, Troy Dodds takes us through COVID-19 and the impact on Penrith.

New payments to support child care providers announced

The Federal Government has announced it will provide additional targeted support for thousands of child care providers impacted by extended COVID-19 lockdowns, through new fortnightly payments.

“Nurses are holding their hands and they are comforting them”: Heartbreaking scenes in Nepean...

An Intensive Care doctor at Nepean Hospital has spoken about the worrying number of younger people being admitted to hospital with COVID-19.

Go harder, Gladys: Why all Local Government Areas should be under the same rules

Troy Dodds says it's time for to be in this together, again.

Lockdown extended by another four weeks; curfew in areas of concern

The lockdown in Greater Sydney will be extended until the end of September.

COVID outbreak at Nepean Hospital now numbers 39

A total of 39 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in patients and staff at Nepean Hospital.

Two more COVID deaths at Nepean Hospital

Two more people have died at Nepean Hospital while 54 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District overnight.

How to send a sweet treat to friends and family during lockdown

Penrith’s Alex Cadger has launched a dessert gifting service so people can still enjoy some sweet treats during lockdown.