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The not-for-profit program changing young lives for the better

How a local not-for-profit organisation is changing young lives for the better.

Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies threatens crossbench move over abortion bill

Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has threatened to throw the State Government into chaos by moving to the crossbench over the ongoing abortion debate.

Community service for man who threatened Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies

The man who threatened to slit Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies’ throat over her conservative stance on abortion has been ordered to undertake 200 hours of community service work.

Their love will last forever: Joy amongst the heartbreak

Wedding at a funeral: How a soon-to-be wife turned grief into a very special day.

Local schools shine on stage

Stunning student performances highlight Wakakirri Story-Dance Challenge

Castlereagh Road to close this weekend

Motorists are reminded to brace themselves for another weekend of traffic chaos, as a section of Castlereagh Road is temporarily closed for road and bridge construction works.

Discovering herself and inspiring others: Meet Werrington’s new beauty queen

Saritha Menon was so busy juggling being a wife, a mother of two kids and having a career that she felt like she lost her identity.

Cornish’s suspension set aside by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal of Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish, setting aside an order of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) which...

‘Big Harry’ becomes first resident of The Royce

The Royce has welcomed its first residents.

Motorcyclist dies after hitting tree at Jamisontown

Tragic end to Father's Day.

Man charged after assaulting police officers

A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting three police officers at a licenced premises in St Marys this morning. Police were called to the...

Burst water main closes Bringelly Road

Around 60 people were evacuated from their homes after a water main burst and caused chaos in Kingswood this morning. Dozens of properties have water...

Community rallies behind man who had life savings stolen

Sagar Pandey has been working hard at Burger Head in Penrith for the last two-and-a-half years saving money to return home to Nepal. Last Friday...

Local clubs show generous spirit

A range of local community groups are set to benefit from the generosity of local clubs thanks to the Club Grants program. This week, Penrith...

Mum’s plea for a better mental health system for her daughter

Mel Cosgrove’s daughter requires mental health assistance, but she says there’s a lack of resources locally to help her and other children facing similar issues.

Fear runs deep: Londonderry residents concerned about creek contamination

Londonderry residents say they are fearful of what they aren’t being told, as the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) investigates local PFAS contamination.

Coles tells Waterside residents to look elsewhere for insurance

Coles Home Insurance has pulled the plug on Waterside Estate after new modelling for the Hawkesbury Nepean river system was revealed last month.

Let kids be winners – and losers

When I was a kid, I tried my hand at a range of sports at the urging of my parents and I’m proud to...

Construction begins on new childcare centre at Nepean Hospital

An official sod turning ceremony signalled the commencement of construction for a new childcare centre at Nepean Hospital this morning. 

Brothers plead guilty to car park assault

Two of the men involved in the brutal bashing of a young father in a Penrith car park earlier this year have pleaded guilty.