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Museum of Fire CEO and veteran firefighter Mark White passes away on duty

The Chief Executive Officer of the Museum of Fire and senior firefighter, Mark White OAM, has passed away suddenly.

Family pleads for changes

Still coming to terms with the death of her father two years ago, Dayanthi Bonarius continues to face an uphill battle as she campaigns...

“Choking our economy”: Dutton slams Labor during visit to Emu Plains

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton visited Emu Plains on Wednesday, joining Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh at Opie Manufacturing Group.

Man found with loaded gun jailed until March 2022

A man found with a loaded gun in Kingswood last year has been jailed for at least 22 months.

The A-Z Guide of the Federal Election

A is for Alan Jones. One of the most influential broadcasters in the country and a vocal Tony Abbott supporter. Can the Liberals still...

Major CBD development approved

The western end of the Penrith CBD has been crying out for major redevelopment and finally, a $7.35 million project is set to start...

Fearless predictions for 2016

Christmas is gone, another couple of million bucks has been blown up in the sky via the New Year’s Eve fireworks and we’ve all...

Hazard reduction burns to take place this weekend

Crucial hazard reduction burns will begin at Mitchell’s Pass today with road closures in place for the remainder of the weekend.

Remote witness room installed at Penrith Courthouse

New facilities to help empower domestic violence complainants and other vulnerable witnesses to give their best evidence in court have been installed at Penrith Courthouse.

Friday Five: Vegetarian

We've looked across the Penrith LGA and found the best spots for a vegetarian feast...

State Budget: Government closes punting loophole

The NSW Government will introduce a 10 per cent tax on all wagers placed by NSW residents, regardless of the location of the wagering...

Beloved Emu Plains ANZAC Day service to return

A much-loved ANZAC Day service in Emu Plains will return after several years in the wilderness.

Yes, you should be back in the office

The laptop class can not suck on the teat of flexible working forever.

Lakes future looks bright

A vision plan for the Penrith Lakes Scheme is only months away from the public consultation stage according to Penrith MP Stuart Ayres,...

Golf day raises $6,000 for mental health charity

Penrith City Council through its annual Mayoral Challenge Charity Golf Day has raised more than $6,000 for local charity LikeMind Penrith.

Movie night could make a world of difference

Penrith locals are being called upon to unite as a community and make a difference this International Anti-Slavery Day. Shining the light in the darkness...

No December 1 freedoms for unvaccinated; other rules eased from Monday

Unvaccinated people won't be granted their freedoms on December 1 after all, with major changes to the state's reopening roadmap confirmed.

Five unsolved Penrith mysteries

The disappearance of Lynette Melbin She was the 15-year-old girl with everything ahead of her, but what happened to Lynette Melbin on June 5, 1972...

‘Young Elvis’ has all the right moves

At just 21-years-old, Cambridge Park local Emilio Prince will be competing for the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist at this year’s Parkes Elvis Festival.

Dry winter sparks early start to fire season

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is bracing itself for what is predicted to be an unforgiving fire season this year.