Coronavirus Pandemic
Priceline at Southlands confirmed as ‘close contact’ venue
Priceline Pharmacy at Southlands has been confirmed as a 'close contact' venue by NSW Health, with hundreds of people placed into isolation.
More COVID alerts emerge at Southlands; centre to undergo deep clean
Southlands Shopping Centre in South Penrith will undergo a deep clean tonight after further venue exposures were confirmed.
Host of new venues added to COVID exposure list
Two of Penrith's busiest supermarkets have been added to the COVID-19 venue exposure list.
ScoMo’s on the blower: Prime Minister chats with locals
The community had a chance to ask Prime Minister Scott Morrison questions about COVID-19 first hand this week.
Essential businesses can now get COVID tests on-site for staff
Medihealth Pathology in Penrith is making COVID-19 testing easier for essential workers to keep the community safe.
Show us the money: Businesses still waiting for COVID support payments
Businesses say they’re still waiting for State Government support payments some six weeks into the Greater Sydney lockdown.
Vaccine push continues as Nepean Blue Mountains LHD records 12 new cases
12 new cases were reported in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District on Tuesday.
Woolworths St Clair to be deep cleaned after COVID exposure
Woolworths St Clair will undergo a deep clean tonight after a person with COVID-19 attended the store last week.
Man charged after breaching COVID orders; possessing pistol
A man has been charged with possession of an unauthorised pistol while also breaching health orders at Londonderry.
Two St Marys supermarkets added to COVID-19 exposure list
Two St Marys supermarkets have been added to NSW Health's COVID-19 exposure list after being visited by people with the virus.
Officeworks Penrith upgraded to close contact venue; attendees must isolate
Penrith's Officeworks store has been added to NSW Health's COVID-19 exposure list.
Council donates funds to help Penrith Community Kitchen continue during pandemic
Penrith City Council is donating $3,000 to Penrith Community Kitchen to help cover costs during the ongoing pandemic.
Non-urgent elective surgery suspended
Non-urgent elective surgery will be temporarily postponed at public hospitals in Greater Sydney from Monday.
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The Penrith business offering cash incentives to staff who get vaccinated
Penrith City Automotive is going full throttle by offering incentives for its workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and is encouraging other businesses to get on board.
Bunnings at Penrith on alert: COVID-19 warning
Penrith's Bunnings store on Castlereagh Road has been added to NSW Health's venue alert list after it was visited by a person with COVID-19.
The small businesses who fall through the support gap
Kirsty Newman took the plunge last year and started her own business Munchkin and Co, but now faces the harsh reality of lost revenue as a result of COVID-19 with no financial assistance.
Don’t forget those living alone during lockdown, Probus Club urges
Residents are being urged to reach out to older citizens during lockdown, with many experiencing extreme isolation and loneliness.
Businesses find new ways to adapt as lockdown rolls on
Local businesses have been severely impacted by lockdown but some owners are thinking outside the box when it comes to adapting.
Red Rooster store on alert after COVID-19 exposure
The Red Rooster store at Werrington has been added to the list of COVID-19 exposure sites related to the latest outbreak.
Podcast: Weekender Wireless – COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown
Troy Dodds hosts a new episode of the Weekender Wireless podcast, focused on COVID-19 and the current lockdown impacting Penrith.
