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Act of bravery saved man

Emu Plains local honoured for her efforts in saving drowning man at Tuncurry.

Heading for headaches: Motorists warned of delays

Temporary road closures on The Northern Road and Castlereagh Road are set to cause motorists plenty of headaches in coming weeks.

Freight agreements help airport take flight

10 of Australia’s major freight companies have entered memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Western Sydney Airport. The MOUs will see Western Sydney Airport work with...

Christmas spectacular headed to Penrith

Major event will open at Panthers in November.

Restoring pride in Kingswood

A group of locals from Kingswood have banded together to transform public spaces in their neighbourhood and breathe life into the once-vibrant community.

Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies targeted with threatening calls

Two men have been charged over separate alleged threatening phone calls to members of NSW parliament this month. Earlier this month, investigators from Nepean Police...

Volunteer steps down after 19,000 hours of duty with St John Ambulance

Volunteer steps down to spend more time with his family.

Iconic hotel could extend its Arms

Council decision allows for potential high rise development alongside iconic hotel

Knitters think outside the square

Knitters think outside the square to make much-needed blankets for vulnerable.

Real estate office set alight; man found with burns

Investigations are continuing after a man set both himself and a real estate agency office alight in the Glenmore Park Town Centre complex.

Opening eyes to the world

Local students get an insight into Korean traditions at special international event.

Lone Star confirms Penrith return

Lone Star will be back in Penrith before the end of the year.

Accused killer fronts court via video link

The daughter accused of savagely killing her mother at St Clair last month has fronted court again. Jessica Camilleri, 25, appeared before Penrith Local Court...

Man on the run after stolen car crashes into Penrith bedroom

A couple has escaped injury when a stolen car crashed into their bedroom in Penrith this morning. Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted...

Students with additional needs face uncertain schooling future

Children with disabilities could be sent to high schools as far away as Oran Park.

Jason Morrison: Time to get serious about safety at our hospitals

If we can afford to have police officers guarding politicians and judges we can find the money for protection of nurses, doctors, and patients...

After the death of her son last year, local mum is speaking up about...

It’s been nine months since the community felt the tragic passing of 21-year-old Lucas Eggleton

Chance to learn about our forgotten past

Emu Plains is known for its beautiful landscape, but it has a far deeper history dating back to the early colonial era.

Man jailed over firearms offences

A man busted with guns and ammunition has been jailed for a minimum of three years and nine months.

How you can help women in need restore their dignity with a simple donation

Share the Dignity’s August collection drive is underway with the organisation encouraging people to donate sanitary items to their drop-off boxes at Woolworths supermarkets.