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Police issue appeal to locate missing girl
NSW Police are seeking assistance to locate missing 13-year-old Alyssa Stewart.
She was last seen leaving a home in Homebush West about 7am yesterday, March...
The Week: July 29
Troy Dodds hosts the latest edition of The Week and is joined by Western Weekender journalists Emily Newton and Nathan Taylor.
Stream or download below!
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Funds for Inn
The Nepean District Historical Society has welcomed additional funds to construct a covered outdoor area at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum at Emu...
Kyle & Jackie O sign extraordinary new long-term radio deal
Kyle & Jackie O have signed the longest deal in Australian radio history - and they're staying at KIIS FM.
Labor promises more parking for Penrith
Labor says it will spend $10 million to deliver a free new multi-storey car park and expand parking across the Penrith CBD if it...
Statement from Tony Abbott and Warren Truss
The Government has confirmed that the site for western Sydney’s new airport will be Badgerys Creek. For more than 50 years governments have...
For Don and Anne, love conquers all
A Valentine's Day morning tea and lunch at the Nepean Rowing Club is on the agenda for Don and Anne Holley on the most romantic day of the year.
New building will have a message to the future
A little slice of history was buried at a site on John Tipping Road in Penrith on Wednesday, where residential units will one day...
Veteran firefighter Phil Marsh calls it a day
Station Commander at Regentville Fire Station, Phil Marsh, has hung his helmet up and taken off his bright yellow uniform for the last time...
First sod turned on game-changing City Park
The first sod has been turned on City Park in the Penrith CBD.
Man charged over St Marys crash that left two injured
A man has been charged over a three-vehicle crash in St Marys yesterday.
Panthers star caught up in social distancing drama
Penrith Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary is the latest NRL player to be embroiled in a controversy surrounding social distancing rules.
Yvonne's a real hero
With modesty and a great deal of amazement, 86-year-old Yvonne Lawrence this week accepted a Local Carers Award in recognition of her dedication...
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.
Fighting the world’s toughest cancer
Glenmore Park’s Cathie Kirk feels blessed with the time she has.
After a visit to a specialist in February 2015, Ms Kirk was originally misdiagnosed...
Tanya Davies in stunning push to dump Premier Gladys Berejiklian
Three rebel MPs will move a motion to remove the Premier.
Driving towards their goals
Students from Glenmore Park High School are turning trash into cash as they hope to raise enough money for a mini bus.
Collecting cans and...
Pink Up Penrith surpasses major fundraising milestone
This year’s Pink Up Penrith campaign has raised more than $100,000 to help fund McGrath Foundation nurses at Nepean Hospital.
Penrith gets into Christmas spirit
Christmas is just around the corner, so grab your friends and family and let the Weekender take you for a ride with the best...
Time for digital revolution
It is time for Penrith City Council to embrace the digital age according to Councillor, Prue Car, who has suggested that council meetings...
