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Podcast: The latest on COVID-19 in Penrith
In the latest Weekender Wireless podcast, Troy Dodds provides the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic in Penrith.
Council's plan for employment area
Expanded Council borders, a new Western Sydney Infrastructure Fund and high intensity employment are just some of the issues on Penrith City Council's agenda...
Newsagency at Emu Plains robbed
Police from Penrith Local Area Command are appealing for the public’s help after a newsagent was robbed this morning. A man and...
Penrith Anglican College bucks the trend when it comes to teaching stats
Men are severely underrepresented when it comes to teacher numbers in our classrooms, but Penrith Anglican College is bucking the trend.
According to the Australian...
Fire destroys garage at Werrington County
Police are investigating after a fire at a home in Werrington County overnight.
About 9pm, emergency services were called to Campfire Court at Werrington Downs,...
Emu Plains man accused of fraudulently claiming disaster relief payments
A man from Emu Plains has been charged after fraudulently claiming $85,000 in bushfire and COVID-19 disaster relief payments.
Kids rally behind their mate
Students from Penrith South Public School brought their teddy bears to school on Wednesday for a special epilepsy awareness picnic. Noah...
Library still popular despite tech boom
As the Internet has increasingly become a necessity in day to day life, providing instant access to information, some might believe that physical libraries...
Labor to make toll deals public if it wins election
Labor says it will table in Parliament key details of existing toll contracts entered into over the past 12 years if it wins government on Saturday.
Nepean Private Hospital redevelopment reaches key milestone
All eyes were looking up as a rare Wollemi Pine was craned to the rooftop of Nepean Private Hospital on Monday morning.
Four-year-old Glenmore Park girl’s rare disease leaves her facing extraordinary health battle
Four-and-a-half-year-old Peyton Wilson was born with a rare chromosome disorder that has only 23 other documented cases in the world.
On The Record: Ben Feszczuk
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The Western Weekender presents 'On The Record', a new podcast series dedicated to telling the stories of...
Vale David King: Leading businessman and former Councillor loses fight with cancer
One of the Penrith's leading businessmen and former Councillor has passed away after a long-running battle with cancer.
December 4 Council Election: East Ward
East Ward is currently represented by five Councillors, including current Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen.
Meet Penrith’s youngest entrepreneur, five-year-old Amaya Robinson
A brand new business has just been launched by Penrith’s youngest entrepreneur, offering jewellery and accessories for juniors, by a junior, just in time for Christmas.
Police issue fresh warning about scams circulating across the local area
While most people now know that emails from a Nigerian prince are a scam, police are warning residents to be on the lookout for new types of fraud.
Community groups find new home after fire
Penrith City Council has found a temporary home for several local community organisations after a shared office building went up in flames in the Penrith CBD last year.
Nine minute warning
Only half of the patients facing a potentially life threatening situation, like chest pain or severe burns, are seen within nine minutes...
Police investigate pub brawl
Police are urging any witnesses to come forward after a brawl involving around 50 males broke out outside a licensed premises on Lawson Street...
Dutton: Shorten must intervene in Husar mess
Senior Government Minister Peter Dutton has called on Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to immediately intervene and bring the Emma Husar crisis to a head.
Mr...
