Drainage issues will only get worse, rural residents say
Drainage continues to be a major problem in the northern parts of Penrith and one family is demanding for more to be done.
Liberals in disarray as final Council nominations are revealed
Penrith's current Deputy Mayor and 20-year Council veteran Mark Davies is among those suffering from the fallout of the Liberal Party nominations debacle.
Extraordinary situation could leave two Wards without Liberal candidates at Council election
There is major confusion this afternoon surrounding the nomination of Liberal Party candidates for the upcoming Local Government Election.
Greens to run ticket in North Ward at Council election
The Greens will run candidates in the Penrith City Council elections for the first time since 2016.
Airport concerns raised as Inquiry holds hearing in Penrith
The incoming Western Sydney International Airport continues to be a contentious topic, with an all-day forum being held to discuss the issues last week.
Historic Mulgoa property to celebrate 200 years with Open Day
In celebration of the 200-year anniversary of the original Winbourne mansion, the gates to the property are being opened for the first time in years, encouraging locals and history-lovers to go in and see everything it has to offer.
16 new dwellings to be built at Cranebrook in “more traditional” subdivision
More than a dozen new homes will be built at Cranebrook after a Laycock Street DA was approved.
Man with drugs in car does a runner, arrested by police
A man has been charged after driving dangerously and having the drug ‘ice’ in his car.
Tighter rules for Councillors attending meetings remotely
Penrith Councillors will have to seek approval from the General Manager before attending public meetings remotely.
Jess Fox to be presented keys to the City by Penrith Council
Penrith golden girl Jess Fox is set to have another major honour bestowed on her.
Designs revealed for new Metro Stations
This is your first glimpse at what the new metro stations and precincts along the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport alignment will look like.
75-year-old woman charged as part of prison drug supply investigation
A 75-year-old South Penrith woman has been charged as part of an investigation into a prison drug supply.
How one woman’s journey to motherhood resulted in new children’s book
Werrington Downs mum Emma Ferguson has put pen to page on her first book, inspired by her daughter’s journey in the NICU.
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Eric had the Wright stuff: Principal announces retirement
For over 30 years Eric Wright has sat at the helm of the Nepean Community College but now he is moving on to a new chapter of his life.
ICAC issues warning ahead of Council election
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption is warning candidates standing in the state’s local government elections next month to refrain from “weaponising” the Commission as part of their campaigns.
Podcast: Tension’s Running High – Episode 009
Sunia Turuva and Matt Eisenhuth join the podcast.
Former nurse guilty of molesting patients and student
A former nurse has been taken into custody after a jury found he sexually abused a student and patients under his care at two Sydney hospitals - including Nepean Private Hospital.
Rural drainage issue sparks Independent candidate’s Council tilt
A local resident is so fed up with the lack of Council action toward drainage issues in her community that she is taking things into her own hands.
Retirement looms for local jewellery power couple
After almost 50 years in the jewellery industry, Helen and Rob Ely have announced their retirement.