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Penrith residents urged to download Dine and Discover vouchers

Penrith residents are being encouraged to download the Dine and Discover vouchers and get out and about to help stimulate the post-COVID-19 economy.

St Marys restaurant robbed

Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a restaurant in St Marys overnight. Just before 11.15pm, a man approached a restaurant on...

War veteran forced to lay on floor as Nepean crisis deepens

The crisis at Nepean Hospital continues to deepen with reports that a 68-year-old Vietnam War veteran was forced to lie in pain on the...

Fernhill opens to Penrith residents this weekend

New walking track to open to Penrith LGA residents.

Hydroponic cannabis set-up discovered in Penrith home

Police have charged a man after uncovering a hydroponic cannabis set-up and multiple personal identification documents in Penrith.

Elderly lady shaken after attack

Police are searching for three teenagers after they pushed an elderly lady in the back and stole her purse. The...

Man arrested after break and enter

A man has been arrested by police after he was allegedly involved in a break and enter incident before taking himself to the police...

Man dead in Orchard Hills shooting

A man is dead and a woman remains in hospital following a domestic related shooting in a family home at Orchard Hills this...

Fourth death recorded in Nepean outbreak; weddings back with five guests

A woman in her 70s has become the fourth person to die after acquiring COVID-19 inside Nepean Hospital.

Horses missing following wild weather

The team from Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Nepean Centre are frantically trying to find three missing horses who disappeared during the intense...

New State Government initiative aimed at helping women succeed in business

Women possess many skills that allow them to be successful business owners but of the estimated 800,000 small businesses in NSW, only a third are run by women.

Bunnings at Penrith on alert: COVID-19 warning

Penrith's Bunnings store on Castlereagh Road has been added to NSW Health's venue alert list after it was visited by a person with COVID-19.

Win for Peyton after charities come together to donate van

A great result for a Glenmore Park family.

South Penrith woman abducted

A woman has dramatically escaped after being abducted.Police confirmed this morning that two men have been charged following the alleged assault and abduction of...

Homeless man to spend time behind bars

A homeless man found with a replica pistol has been sentenced to 10 months behind bars. Expecting to meet someone armed, police swooped on Kenneth...

Coalition promises to upgrade neighbourhood centres

Community, sports, seniors and recreational groups will benefit from upgraded local facilities as part of a funding package that will renew four neighbourhood centres...

Man charged over double shooting at Nepean Hospital found not guilty

The man who shot a police officer and a security guard at Nepean Hospital in 2016 has been found not guilty on the grounds...

More resources for trainee nurses in Kingswood

TAFE NSW Kingwood will receive a new ‘Nursing Anne’ simulator, 14 manikins for CPR and clinical care training, and other aides.

New sprinkler rule for apartment buildings

New fire safety laws will force apartment buildings to install automatic sprinkler systems in an effort to avoid potential tragedy.

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.