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The show must go on: Stage performances return to The Joan

The Joan is unlocking its theatre doors and breathing life back into its spaces.

Man charged after biting and spitting on officers

A man is due in court today charged after he allegedly bit one officer and spat on two more overnight.

On The Record: John Scott

From the Dungowan Theatre to Scott's Auto One, John Scott and his family have an incredible history in Penrith. John joins us to talk...

Child taken to hospital after incident at play centre

A six-year-old girl has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a dramatic incident at a children's play centre in Jamisontown earlier...

“I stand with Israel”: Local MP condemns attacks

Badgerys Creek MP Tanya Davies has condemned the attacks on Israel by Hamas.

Police issue appeal after children approached

Police are appealing for public assistance after a seven-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl were approached by a man in Werrington County earlier this week. About...

Upgrade work commences at Cranebrook High

Construction is underway on the upgrade of Cranebrook High School.

Woolies gives back to the community through school program

Aussie schools and early learning centres are set to receive more than 300,000 vital education resources over the next few weeks, all thanks to...

Man dies after being stabbed at St Clair

A man has died after being stabbed at St Clair this afternoon with a manhunt now underway for the perpetrator. 

Time is right to legalise same-sex marriage

Opinion by Troy Dodds The time for debating same-sex marriage is over. It’s going to happen, and it would seem that before the next Federal Election,...

Teen charged over frightening break-in

A man has been charged after a break-in at Glenmore Park this morning. Emergency services were called to the home on Glengarry Drive about 5.45am...

History: Woolpack Inn

The ghostly white ruins, heavily vandalised from years of disuse, that lie just metres from the westbound lanes of the Great Western Highway...

Top cop calls it a day

Exactly 45 years and six months since he joined the police force, Penrith Local Area Commander Ben Feszczuk is preparing to say a...

Storm brewing over parking changes at Penrith Station

A major social media backlash is brewing after a 15 minute parking area near Penrith Station was converted to a taxi rank. The change was implemented...

Rodley House to be bulldozed

An historic house in the centre of Penrith will be bulldozed to make way for two high rise apartment blocks. Rodley House will be torn...

Stepping up to the challenge

Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) firefighters Emily Dal Santo and Gage Pitt are stepping up to help raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease. On...

Volunteers take on new projects

Nepean Volunteer Services (NVS) plays a broad role in the community as a non-profit organisation, but is soon to add another feather to...

Waiting game as Nepean’s struggles continue

Whether it’s waiting in Emergency or waiting for elective surgery, Nepean Hospital continues to struggle with some of the longest wait times in the...

Chamber calls for rate cut

Peak business body, the NSW Business Chamber, is disappointed that the Reserve Bank of Australia has left interest rates on hold at 4.25 per...

Murder at Londonderry

Police have charged a man in relation to the death of another man in Londonderry.   ...