Historic church set to house new restaurant
From the north to the south, what’s old could soon be new again, after applications were made to Penrith Council to turn heritage buildings...
New solution to Penrith’s parking puzzle
More than 100 car spaces above Trade Secret could be re-opened, if Penrith Council approves the development of new ramps in the car park...
Signs of trouble after advertising crackdown
Penrith Council’s recent crackdown on variable message signs (VMS) has been costing local businesses money, according to Peter Rech from Penrith Light and Sound.
Mr...
Queen Street upgrades future uncertain
The future of Queen Street is up in the air, now the company contracted for its upgrade has gone into receivership.
Council awarded Hargraves Urban...
Council backflips on circus ban
Penrith Council has backflipped on its decision to prohibit circuses with exotic animals from operating on Council land.
In a meeting on Monday night, eight...
Cornish quits Liberal Party
Controversial Councillor Marcus Cornish has announced his resignation from the Liberal Party.
Cr Cornish, who was already suspended from the Liberals after he circulated an...
You can almost hear the train coming
The Federal Government has committed millions to the design of rail around the future western Sydney airport, a decade before it’s set to open.
Released in the Federal Budget...
Thousands of units planned for Penrith
The face of Penrith is changing, with Penrith Council approving the development of hundreds of units in the CBD in the last two months,...
Land of opportunity
Ever wondered what is going on with those large blocks of land around Penrith that sit there, empty and unused?
To move away from Penrith’s...
Walking and cycling boost for Penrith
A $500,000 State Government grant will boost walking and cycling connections in Penrith.
The funding is part of the State Government's $39 million state-wide investment in...
River restaurant strip gets green light
A restaurant strip along the Nepean River at Tench Reserve is no longer a pipe dream, now Penrith Council has approved its development.
Three brand...
Council hits government for six
The future of Penrith has been broken down into six key priorities, that Penrith Council will be advocating for ahead of the Federal Election.
On...
New opera company set to hit a high note
Get a taste for the future of opera in western Sydney, as the newly formed Western Sydney Opera company treats Penrith to their first...
Council extends Junior Mayor program to high school students
High school students now have the opportunity to be a young Mayor or a young Councillor at Penrith City Council.
For 15 years, the opportunity...
Approval close for ambulance superstation
Penrith Council has suggested that the planning proposal for a new ambulance ‘superstation’ in Penrith could be approved this week.
The superstation is part of...
Council bans circuses with exotic animals from operating on its land
Circuses with exotic animals have been banned from operating on Penrith City Council land in an historic move.
Council this week voted to adopt their...
Billions needed to meet our future needs
Council’s big players have stepped out bright and early to round up Penrith commuters to support a funding campaign, that aims to bring more...
Councillor to contest Federal Election
Penrith City Councillor Maurice Girotto is to contest this year’s Federal Election after being preselected as the Christian Democratic Party’s candidate in the seat...
Council’s trip to Asia set to cost $50k
Just weeks after supporting an increase to rates, Penrith Council is funding a three week trip for three to Asia – with a budget...
Dangerous trees to be removed
Emu Plains will become a safer place to walk in and drive along from Friday, when the removal of 25 trees begins.
An independent arborist...