Coronavirus Pandemic
Shops close, others revert to take-away as lockdown takes hold
Penrith's main shopping areas resembled a ghost down this morning, with the majority of retailers shutting down in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Lockdown: Stay at home orders in place until July 9
Government takes major action in relation to COVID pandemic outbreak.
Netball NSW postpones Junior State Titles
Netball NSW has postponed the 2021 HART Junior State Titles which were due to take place this weekend in Penrith.
Restrictions come into force as Sydney waits for latest COVID numbers
Sydney is on edge this morning ahead of the latest Coronavirus case numbers being released at 11am.
COVID fatigue, but vaccine remains our key to normality
If you’re feeling like you’ve got COVID fatigue, you’re not alone.
Gladys goes hard: Harsh, unprecedented restrictions in New South Wales
More restrictions will be implemented in New South Wales as the state continues to deal with its latest COVID-19 outbreak.
Sydney to mask up again after spike in COVID-19 cases
Masks will be compulsory indoors across all of Sydney until the end of next week after a spike of COVID-19 cases linked to the Bondi cluster.
Service NSW app to assist in vaccine rollout
The Service NSW app is the latest tool to be used in the NSW Government’s push to rollout the COVID-19 vaccine as quickly and as safely as possible.
Get your dance on: COVID restrictions lifted
A number of COVID-19 restrictions across NSW will be eased from Monday, including dancing at nightclubs and pubs.
COVID-19 testing clinics closed due to weather conditions
Penrith's weather crisis has forced the temporary closure of a number of COVID-19 testing clinics in Penrith.
COVID-19 vaccine: Local GP clinics named
Local GP clinics that will deliver the COVID-19 vaccine from Monday have been confirmed by the Federal Government.
Matt helps change lives during pandemic
Lemongrove resident Matt Laffan has been lauded for his dedication to changing lives through music during the pandemic.
NSW to start administering COVID-19 vaccines on Monday
More than 35,000 critical staff in NSW will be among the first in Australia to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when the rollout begins on Monday.
NSW eases restrictions after 10th straight day without new community cases
NSW will ease COVID-19 restrictions after recording a 10th straight day with no community transmission of the virus
Penrith locals can travel to NT, ACT
Residents living in the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) are now able to travel to the Northern Territory and ACT after travel restrictions were lifted.
New mask rules, but NSW looks poised to avoid lockdown
Masks mandatory in indoor settings such as shopping centres and cinemas.
Cheering for a Sydney lockdown is dangerous and irresponsible
Current case numbers do not warrant a widespread lockdown.
Locals encouraged to spend New Year’s Eve at home
Cancel your plans and stay at home, officials ask.
Testing clinics to remain open over the holidays
New case highlights need for more testing.
Close to normal: More restrictions eased
The ‘2sqm rule’ will be expanded and venue caps will be removed under a major easing of restrictions, as NSW continues to record zero cases of community transmission of COVID-19.
