Emu Plains community lashes out over proposed maximum security prison
Over 100 furious residents attended a public meeting last night, regarding a NSW Government proposal to increase the number of inmates at Emu Plains Prison.
"They're...
Lakes plan angers Crameri
A proposal to allow trucks to enter the quarry at the Penrith Lakes Scheme from 6am has revved up Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri.
"That means...
Waste facility still causing smelly concerns
A smelly waste facility on Elizabeth Drive in Kemps Creek is on the radar of Penrith Councillor Mark Davies and Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies.
A...
Pensioners could be slugged $250 a year more for rates
Pensioners could be paying $250 a year more in their rates, if the State Government adopts a recommendation to replace a concession with a...
Erskine Park residents prepare to cool off
Erskine Park residents will be able to cool off in a new 'splash pad' at Phoenix Reserve this summer.
The 'splash pad' will be operational...
Fortnightly collection is just rubbish, residents say
Glenmore Park resident Suzi Tracey is fed up with overflowing bins and littered streets, and is demanding Penrith Council increase the frequency of garbage...
Emu Hall set to be given new life
Weddings on the banks of the iconic Nepean River could soon be a reality, with a brand new riverfront function centre proposed for Emu...
Thain elected Mayor, Hitchen Deputy
Labor's John Thain has been elected as the new Mayor of Penrith for the next two years.
The veteran Councillor was elected unopposed at tonight's...
Old and new faces combine on new-look Council
After a week of crunching the numbers and speculating who was in or out, our 15 new Penrith Councillors have officially been declared.
The final...
Crameri secures final spot on Council
Independent Kevin Crameri has secured the final undecided spot on Penrith City Council.
Cr Crameri was in a tight contest with Liberal candidate Glenn Gardiner...
Council to improve CBD drainage
Council is about to invest $5 million in important drainage works near the Penrith City Centre to minimise the risk of flooding and property...
New Council takes shape
Less than two days since the polling booths closed, it's safe to say Penrith Council will consist of seven Labor Councillors, and at least...
Council’s class of 2012 says goodbye
Goodbyes are notorious for being difficult, but when you’re saying farewell to 21 years of service like Councillor Jackie Greenow did on Monday night,...
Council Election: 35 candidates contest South Ward
The new airport at Badgerys Creek remains a hot topic in South Ward heading into the Council Election next weekend.
Council has kept the airport...
Council Election: Changing dynamics create uncertainty in North Ward
Three of Council’s most experienced campaigners in the shape of John Thain, Kevin Crameri and Ross Fowler are again contesting North Ward at next...
Council Election: East Ward provides smallest number of candidates
There’s still some familiar faces contesting East Ward at next week’s Council Election despite the departure of a veteran independent Councillor.
East Ward covers key...
Driving home important message
Not everyone has a pool, but everyone has a driveway, and that’s why Penrith Council candidate Sue Day is pushing for driveway safety to...
Mayor: Taxi zone a “ridiculous outcome”
Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown has blasted Transport for NSW over its decision to convert a long-standing 15 minute parking area at Penrith Station to...
Glenmore Park residents concerned over housing plan
The residents of Wargon Crescent in Glenmore Park are taking on the Padre Pio Parish, who are part of the Diocese of Parramatta.
Many residents,...
Goldfinch won’t contest Council election
EXCLUSIVE
Liberal Councillor Ben Goldfinch has confirmed he won't contest September's Local Government Election.
Penrith Council is one of 81 NSW Councils that will be holding...