Cornish calls for better system to name streets in new developments
‘Turn left on Femur Lane, then continue around the bend on Elbow Crescent’ might sound silly but they could be the directions you’re giving...
High Street businesses threaten to walk
For months, the sound of a jackhammer has replaced the conversations of customers for local businesses at the western end of High Street.
Just as...
And they’re off: Council by-election ballot drawn
The candidates for the upcoming Penrith City Council by-election in the South and East Wards have discovered their crucial ballot paper positions today.
Over the...
EXCLUSIVE: Liberals name Council candidates
Brian Cartwright and Belinda Hill have been endorsed as the Liberal Party's candidates for the upcoming Penrith City Council by-election.
The Weekender can exclusively reveal...
High Street to get facelift
Penrith Council is about to start upgrading and transforming High Street in the Penrith city centre.
Council says it is an “important, city-shaping project” that...
Labor names by-election candidates
Combining the youth of Liam Rankine and the wisdom of Robin Cook, Labor is aiming for diversity as they present their Council by-election candidates.
Having...
Stink erupts over garbage collection
Monday night’s extraordinary Penrith City Council meeting was all about garbage politics as Labor and Liberal Councillors were divided over garbage truck drivers’ pay...
Independent first to raise hand for tilt at by-election
Independent candidate Sue Day has confirmed she will run in the South Ward by-election to be held on Saturday, May 12.
After lobbying and advocating...
Time to give dead a voice
As the popularity of tracing family history increases, more people are going searching to find where loved ones or ancestors are buried.
Local councils across...
By-election date confirmed
The by-elections in South and East Wards will take place on Saturday, May 12, Council has confirmed.
Council’s General Manager Alan Stoneham has officially begun...
Crameri wants Council to consider drone roll-out
They’re compact, agile and so easy to use that kids play with them, and Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri believes they could help transform Penrith...
Cemetery debate lives on as Wallacia locals pack Council chambers
People power filled the Penrith City Council Chambers last night as Wallacia residents let their opposition to a cemetery at Wallacia Golf Course be...
Council rocked: By-election in two Wards
Penrith residents will be forced to the polls this year with confirmation that dual by-elections will be held following the resignation of two Councillors.
Penrith...
Council GM Alan Stoneham to retire
EXCLUSIVE
After a decade leading the area through immense growth as Penrith City Council's General Manager, Alan Stoneham will be stepping down at the end...
Clean-up days to be held in March
Why wait until Spring to have a good clean out around the house? Autumn is the perfect time to get cleaning, especially with Clean...
More parking woes loom
The parking battle in Penrith continues and Councillor Marcus Cornish warns it’s about to get a whole lot harder for locals to find a...
Fresh approach to childcare in Emu Plains
An innovative childcare centre that incorporates the interests of primary students to allow them to explore their passions free from boredom is coming to...
Council building closed due to flooding
The Council Customer Service Office and Library on Queen Street in St Marys are closed, due to flooding.
Penrith Mayor John Thain said the damage...
Hillsong wants local site; Hindu temple also possible
Faith looks set to grow in Penrith with two development applications (DA) lodged for multi-million dollar places of worship in the past month.
Last month,...
Fowler’s Hart-felt plea on naming of new airport
Discussion on the naming of Western Sydney Airport has continued with renewed calls for the site to reflect Penrith’s rich aviation history at last...