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Rates questioned

Penrith businesses are questioning whether they are receiving value for money after a report by the NSW Government showed that Council rates for...

Armed robbery at St Marys

Police are investigating an armed robbery and vehicle theft at a car wash in St Marys. Just before 4.30pm yesterday, two men entered...

Students build kennels for local animal charity

Six students from Cambridge Park High School have given back to the local community by putting their hands to good use. Community Liaison Officer, Kaylene...

Businesses honoured at annual awards

Local lawyer Amanda Little has taken out the prestigious Business Person of the Year award at the Penrith City Local Business Awards, while The...

Has the mice plague reached our suburbs? Locals say significant increase in vermin

While farmers in the country have been overrun with a mouse plague, residents in semi-rural suburbs around Penrith are also struggling with a significant increase of vermin.

Remembrance Day 2021: Opportunity to reflect and remember

At the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, the community is encouraged to pay their respects to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation.

Student brought electronic stun device to school

An investigation is underway after a student allegedly took an electronic stun device to school in Colyton. Police from St Marys Local Area Command were...

Palmer's assault on Lindsay

There’s a new entrant in the battle for Lindsay with Clive Palmer announcing his new political party will contest the seat at the...

Penrith must embrace airport or risk being left behind

The new airport is coming - but is Penrith ready to embrace the benefits? Troy Dodds.

Food and beverage operator locked in for Police Cottage at Emu Plains

Those behind the renowned 2773 Café Glenbrook will be the food and beverage operator for the soon to be refurbished historic Police Cottage at Emu Plains following a tender process.

Audi stolen from food delivery driver at St Clair

Investigations have commenced following a carjacking in St Clair last night.

Three Junction Thai back in business

Regular customers of Penrith’s Three Junction Thai were left in shock last month when a sign announcing its closure was spotted on the door.

Money stolen in pizza shop robbery

Police from Penrith Local Area Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding the robbery of an Eagle Boys pizza shop overnight. About 10.30pm last night, two...

Live Blog: Bill Shorten on Q&A

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Westfield extends Sunday trading hours in Penrith

Customers can enjoy an extra hour of shopping after Westfield Penrith introduced its 10am to 5pm Sunday trading hours last weekend, dropping the 10am-4pm...

Investigations underway into Emu Plains fire

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are examining the ruins of a home, destroyed by fire overnight at Emu Plains. The fire broke out just...

Teens attempt to rob woman at Werrington Lakes

Police are appealing for information, following allegations of an armed robbery at Werrington Lakes.

EXCLUSIVE: Rabbit Burgers to make footy debut

It's the burger set to get everyone talking at Penrith Stadium tonight.

High Street Social cancels all remaining live gigs for 2022

Penrith's High Street Social has cancelled all planned live music gigs for the rest of the year as it battles challenges around its licence and noise complaints.

New Colombo Plan celebrates fifth birthday

Western Sydney University (WSU) celebrated the New Colombo Plan's (NCP) fifth birthday today. The government scholarship program to send university students to the Indo-Pacific...