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Dog park closed after asbestos scare

Penrith Council has closed the Jamison Park Dog Park after an asbestos scare. "Council staff have been notified of fragments of building waste that may...

Airport construction hits major milestone

Construction of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has reached a major milestone, having moved a mammoth one million cubic metres of earth on...

Paceway CEO stands down after 20 years

Lorraine Pozza calls it quits after 20 years as the face of harness racing in Penrith.

Hedged out: Iconic sign gone for good

Mulgoa Road upgrade claims a floral casualty.

Henry Street site could go sky high

They’re the type of sky scrapers you’d normally find in the city. But these two soaring towers are being proposed for our own backyard, with...

Food delivery driver assaulted

Investigations are continuing following an armed robbery that saw a delivery driver threatened with a knife in exchange for food. Earlier today, a fast food...

Patient assaults three security guards at Nepean Hospital

The incident happened on Monday afternoon.

Call for more local volunteers

For some in our community, a chat over a cuppa can make a world of difference.

Debt repayment threshold lowered

Graduates will have to start paying back student loans when they earn $45,000.

Community art project makes Kingswood a little brighter

A colourful new initiative is bringing Kingswood to life with a collection of glazed ceramic birds and footpath markings to brighten up the community this winter.

Sex tape scandal: May’s case adjourned

Tyrone May's court case has been adjourned for another week. The Panthers' player fronted Penrith Local Court this morning over charges relating to leaked sex...

Man arrested after fleeing scene of crash

A man who fled the scene of a car crash last night has been arrested. About 9.45pm on Sunday, police were called to Evan Street,...

Shania was “very loving”, friends say

Friends of the woman killed in a horror crash at Berskshire Park earlier this year have spoken about the tragedy and its shocking aftermath. 

Penrith glass facility fined $55,000

Penrith Local Court has convicted Glass Recovery Services Pty Ltd (GRS) of three offences at their Penrith facility, following a successful prosecution by the...

The bin that makes you money

New collection service takes Return and Earn scheme to another level

Prosecution asks for more time in Cheryl Ardler murder case

The man accused of murdering Cranebrook’s Cheryl Ardler and dumping her remains in bushland has had his matter mentioned in court. Dennis Andrew French did...

Striving for independence: Help Kayla purchase much-needed vehicle

For Penrith resident Kayla Reichel, living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy is both isolating and independence-stripping.

Disused tunnel could provide “missing link” to Mountains

A disused railway tunnel in Glenbrook has had an intriguing history, and now a group of campaigners want to give it new life.

Meet Penrith’s Instagram elite

From business collaborations and networking, to simply getting paid to take a selfie, it’s a glamorous life in the spotlight, but is it as easy as it looks?

Man in critical condition after being hit by car on Great Western Highway

A man remains in a critical condition after being hit by a car in Colyton last night. About 9pm on Tuesday, emergency services were called...