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Update on murder cases
Murder was the word at Penrith Local Court this week with three men facing murder charges appearing at the court in...
Man dies after being hit by ute in St Marys
A man has died after being hit by a ute in St Marys today.
About 1pm on Saturday, December 24, emergency services were called to...
Pool gets $25k shade boost
Close to 150,000 people visit Penrith Swimming Centre every year during summer, making it the top local destination for people to visit when...
Council explains why proposed rate rise must go ahead
Penrith Council has defended its proposal to implement a 2.6 per cent rate rise for 2020-21 during the Coronavirus pandemic.
New look for Civic Centre foyer
Penrith’s Civic Centre foyer is set to undergo a major facelift this month bringing it into the 21st century.
Explainer: What is the Penrith LGA?
What is the Penrith Local Government Area?
Savvi help to reclaim your health and win battle of the bulge
The pandemic has affected the world in many ways, including people’s waistlines and health.
Reserve to be named after much-loved St Clair doctor
St Clair doctor, Liz Torrance, will be remembered by the community with a special memorial to be dedicated to her at a local reserve.
Dr...
Kingswood’s Bringelly Road to receive new streetscape improvements
Council is renewing the heart of Kingswood through the delivery of streetscape improvements to the eastern side of Bringelly Road as part of the...
Berejiklian is Premier, what now for Ayres and Davies?
Gladys Berejiklian has officially been chosen to lead New South Wales.
Ms Berejiklian was elected unopposed by her colleagues this morning to lead the Liberal...
Wrapping up another year
This week marks the final edition of The Western Weekender for 2015.
What a year it has been in Penrith.
A State Election came and went, with...
The disease most sufferers don’t know they have
During Coeliac Awareness Week, Emu Heights mum Jacqui Legender is hoping to increase awareness of the autoimmune illness.
Ms Legender’s 11-year-old daughter Alexandra Fleming was...
St Clair poet launches first book
Egyptian-born immigrant Pola Fanous picked up his pen at 14-years-old because he had a lot to say but wasn’t comfortable talking to people.
It was...
TV show partners with Panthers on the Prowl
Huge boost for Panthers on the Prowl.
Health boost for west: New centre answers demand for more dialysis services
A new renal care centre has opened in Kingswood.
School leaders honoured
Student leaders from 60 primary schools in the Penrith area were recognised at a Penrith City Council Civil Reception this week for their...
Plan for hundreds of units on Henry Street delayed
Steps to activate the eastern end of Penrith’s CBD with two soaring towers – one 41 storeys and the other 25 storeys in height – have been delayed.
Woolies set for ACCC battle
The price battle between Coles and Woolworths is benefiting families on a budget, but the rivalry between the two supermarket giants is as much...
Wait almost over for locals nominated for State Training Awards
Local trainees have been named as some of the state’s best, as finalists in the NSW State Training Awards this year.
Bitcoin revolution comes to Penrith
You might have never heard of it before, but Downtown Brooklyn is pushing Penrith into the future by accepting Bitcoin as a payment method...
