Police arrest man over Kingswood house fire

A man has been charged with a number of offences - accused of starting yesterday's fire at a Kingswood house.

Vaccines saved lives, mandates wrong: Perrottet

Former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has conceded vaccine mandates were the wrong approach when dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arts project to be incorporated into hospital redevelopment

Communities in Penrith and the Blue Mountains are invited to take part in a community arts project inspired by hope and empowerment.

Grocer to make way for major new mixed-use development in Colyton

Colyton is set to receive a retail boost after Penrith City Council approved a Development Application (DA) for a mixed-use construction in the area.

Coles unveils new distribution centre at Kemps Creek

Coles has opened a major new distribution centre at Kemps Creek.

Council locks in Gipps Street grand opening date

Penrith City Council will hold a major celebration to open the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct on August 31.

Golden Foxes: Incredible athletes, and people to be proud of

Penrith is buzzing for all the right reasons, thanks to a paddling family who chose to call our city home.

Six fire trucks respond to house blaze at Kingswood

One person has been taken to hospital after a house fire in Kingswood this morning.

Penrith business icon Barney Allam passes away

Barney Allam, who founded Allam Property Group in 1991, has passed away.

Labor announces candidates for upcoming Council election

Labor has announced a team of Council veterans and political newcomers on its tickets for the upcoming Local Government Election. 

Work officially begins on Penrith’s newest suburb

Orchard Hills North is getting closer to reality.

Game-changing Mamre Road upgrade set to commence

Planned upgrades to Mamre Road will begin next month, Premier Chris Minns has confirmed.

Podcast: Tension’s Running High – Episode 8

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor unpack the Brian To'o story from during the week, plus Scott Sorensen joins us.

Airport is top of the tree after planting efforts

A team of 60 volunteers led by Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport have rolled up their sleeves to plant more than 750 trees as part of the airport’s ongoing conservation efforts.

Sweet way to give back: Charity fundraiser calls for your support

Ben & Jerry’s at Hoyts Penrith is adding to their list of social missions, and they need your help to save trees.

Anger over cancelled fitness program

Penrith City Council has come under fire from participants of their Active Ageing Group, after the fitness program was cancelled.

“Lives are at risk”: The Councillor who won’t stay silent on rural drainage issues

Penrith City Councillor Glenn Gardiner is dismayed at the state of Londonderry roads after his bid for more money to fix drainage issues failed at Council last month.

Terminal roof at Western Sydney International Airport now complete

Construction of the terminal at Western Sydney International Airport has reached a major milestone.

Personal information accessed as part of WSU data breach

Western Sydney University has revealed that some 580 terabytes of data was accessed in a breach of its IT network.

Penrith City Council endorses permanent tribute to late ‘Pen Man’

A permanent tribute to John Boccanfuso will be installed between Penrith City Council and Westfield Penrith.