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Podcast: On The Record – Alan Whiticker

Alan Whiticker has written more than 50 books, covering everything from rugby league to true crime and biographies.

Penrith’s Elk Bar sets December 1 opening date

Be prepared to step into the forest when Penrith’s most anticipated new venue finally opens its doors next month.

Vinyl revival: Another retailer meets surging demand for records

QBD Books has officially expanded into the music world for the first time, stocking vinyl records in stores across the country thanks to a new partnership with Sony Music.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas: Surge in festive demand

Christmas and party shops are experiencing a surge in customers as locals prepare to stock up for the festive season.

Optus outage impacts millions across the nation

Optus is currently experiencing a nationwide outage that is impacting both mobile phone and Internet services.

BMW and Mini showroom planned for Jamisontown

A piece of land that has sat dormant on Mulgoa Road for years could be turned into a BMW and Mini showroom under plans submitted to Penrith City Council.

Jarome Luai faces a sliding doors moment. The end result doesn’t really matter.

Jarome Luai faces a fork in the road, but is likely not listening to any of the outside noise. Troy Dodds has his say.

Police search for missing man from St Clair

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man last seen in St Clair this morning.

Student-designed car tops the class in solar mission

Western Sydney University’s Solar Car team with their student-designed car, UNLIMITED 5.0, has placed ninth in the world, and an impressive first in Australia in their class.

Remembrance Day services to be held in Penrith and St Marys

Members of the local community will come together this Saturday with Remembrance Day services to be held in Penrith and St Marys.

Police seize “kill cars” set to be used in violent crime

A Cranebrook house has been raided as part of a major police operation targeting organised crime.

Serious concerns for missing Glenmore Park man

Police hold serious concerns for a Glenmore Park man last seen getting into a white SUV late last month.

Western Line trains haven’t met on-time running targets in nearly two years

Trains on the T1 Western Line haven't met on-time running targets once since the Labor Government was elected back in March.

Podcast: On The Record – Gai Hawthorn

Gai Hawthorn joins us 'On The Record'.

Bee Bonanza will create a buzz

Penrith City Council’s Bee Bonanza event is returning to Bellbird Reserve in Emu Plains on Saturday, November 18.

Kingswood Park Village placed on the market

Kingswood Park Village shopping centre has been placed on the market, with expectations it could fetch $15 million.

Police search for woman missing from Penrith

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from Penrith.

Fire emergency at Orchard Hills: Roads closed, school on notice

Firefighters say they are gaining the upper hand on a blaze at Orchard Hills that has closed the M4 Motorway's citybound lanes.

New slice of history for iconic Penrith sandwich shop

They’ve been in Penrith, St Marys and Cranebrook. Now, the newest Murrays Sandwich Shop location has officially opened in Emu Plains.

From humble beginnings, Robertson’s Paints has stood the test of time. Next week, it...

Robertson’s Paints is celebrating its 90th birthday next Wednesday, November 8.