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Plans revealed for air quality monitoring station at Cranebrook

Locals living with chronic asthma or allergies may soon have access to better air quality data thanks to a new monitoring station.

Not just a house, but a path to curing childhood cancer

New houses are popping up all over Mulgoa Sanctuary in Glenmore Park but one special build that has kicked off this week will directly help fight childhood cancer.

Federal Government to fully fund NDIS

Treasurer Scott Morrison has moved to assure the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - but we'll all have to pay for...

Clocks go back one hour on Sunday morning

As the clocks turn back this weekend to mark the end of Daylight Saving, local firefighters are reminding residents to check their smoke alarms. While...

Turn your ‘iso’ moments into history

The State Library of NSW wants your self-isolation images to become part of the historic record, launching a new collecting drive on Instagram today called #NSWathome.

Dry July brings out Penrith’s best mocktails

Taking part in Dry July doesn't mean you have to compromise on a night out, or a delicious drink.

Family plans cruise after Lotto win

A hardworking Penrith woman and her family are happily planning a cruise together to celebrate their million-dollar Lotto windfall. The family syndicate was one of...

It’s over: NRL pulls the pin on 2020 season as Coronavirus bites

The NRL competition has been placed on hiatus.

Defying the stereotype to make the most of their new lives

When it comes to immigration we don’t often hear individual stories. We hear about the huge challenges, and the negative outcomes but we very rarely...

Using their voices to help

Picking up a guitar at the age of four, Yianna Nicholas has always used her musical talents as a way of communicating with the...

New Wellness Centre keeps residents of The Royce fit and healthy

Residents at The Royce retirement community can now stay active at the new Wellness Centre and Studio.

League player in $50k abortion pay-off

A woman was paid $50,000 to have an abortion after she fell pregnant to Penrith Panthers rugby league star Bryce Cartwright. The 24-year-old Sydney woman...

Kingswood Distillery is long gone, but memories of iconic site remain strong

Looking at the land that has been cleared to make way for the new Caddens Hill Quarter housing estate you start to imagine how the area will look like in the future.

A new Day: Independent candidate confirms fresh Council tilt

Sue Day to run for Council again in 2020.

Young Academics has a strong community focus

Young Academics Cranebrook is giving back to the community one drive at a time.

Mayor slams Government’s DA changes

Penrith Councillors have slammed new State Government legislation stripping them of their powers to determine controversial development applications (DAs), claiming the “retrograde step” will...

Terry Heidtmann dies aged 72

Tributes are continuing to flow in for respected local businessman and Penrith Panthers Executive Director Terry Heidtmann, who passed away this week, aged...

Police arrest Emu Plains man as part of criminal investigation

Strike Force Raptor have arrested a second former Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) member as part of investigations into an alleged criminal network. Detectives from...

Preserving Penrith’s past

It’s no secret that the land in Penrith and its surrounding suburbs holds within it significant history of a time that once was. Uncovering and...

Truck rolls at St Marys

One lane remains closed on the M4 at St Marys after a truck rolled this morning.  ...