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“F**king dog”: Drug accused’s shot at Magistrate

Joshua Stephen O’Shea has been bail refused on drug charges.

Penrith’s big issue: One in three of us is obese

New obesity statistics reveal Penrith’s got a big problem, with 32.8 per cent of adults in the region being classified as obese.

Man injured in Cranebrook home invasion

A man has been injured after a number of people forced their way into a home in Cranebrook overnight in what appears to be...

Fire engulfs Henry Street restaurant

Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at a restaurant in Penrith's CBD. At around 4.30am, Fire and Rescue NSW received an emergency call to the...

Help create smiles this Christmas

Locals urged to play Santa and help brighten Christmas for families in need.

Siblings form unbreakable bond after life-saving surgery

How a North St Marys toddler’s bravery saved her brother’s life in his time of need.

Locals dig for clues in effort to catch thieves green-handed

String of bizarre garden robberies.

Email mishap exposes scripted pollies

At 7.13am on Monday an email from the Prime Minister’s Office landed in the inboxes of journalists right across the country.

Chaos again as commuters face major train delays

Train commuters heading home tonight are experiencing major delays as the Sydney Trains network again descends into chaos. The T1 Western Line - which hasn't...

Connecting businesses with success

Like many small businesses, Purrfect Pet Products started in a garage with just far away dreams and a whole lot of hope.

Friday Five: Pizza

We name the best pizzas in Penrith!

How social media is changing kids’ birthday parties forever

From glamorous boho teepees to luxury spa treatments, it’s safe to say kids parties have evolved from tying some donuts to a rusty Hills Hoist.

Caddens residents fear unbearable increase in traffic on Cadda Ridge Drive

Access for cyclists and pedestrians will be retained.

Work begins on modern aged care facility at Emu Plains

The facility is expected to open in 2020.

Penrith locals flick the switch on electric vehicles

Electric cars may seem akin to a mythical creature for some, but their popularity is on the rise in Penrith.

Weapons and drugs seized during police stop

Police have seized a machete, MDMA and Viagra when a car was stopped and searched at Werrington overnight.

Police search for man who drove car into Nepean River

Police say they have no idea if a man who drove his car into the Nepean River last night is still alive.

Man stabbed at St Clair skate park

Police are investigating after a man was stabbed at a skate park in St Clair last night. About 9.45pm on Friday, emergency services were called...

Emergency Alert issued for Castlereagh fire

An out of control bush fire is currently burning in Castlereagh, with emergency crews working desperately to contain it.

Milestone reached in hospital redevelopment

A major milestone in the Nepean Hospital redevelopment has been reached as the first concrete was poured for the new 14-storey hospital tower. This is...