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Protection for fire fighters

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Emergency Services Michael Gallacher today announced the NSW Government has put in place legal protections to...

Man killed in factory accident at St Marys

Paramedics tried to save the man but he died at the scene.

TAB outlets to start opening next week

NSW TAB outlets will begin re-opening from next week after being given the green light by the NSW Government.

Cuteness Alert: My first Mother’s Day

Glenmore Park resident, Erin Daniela, said while she is excited for her first Mother’s Day, she is happy to just spend time with her young family. The mum of...

Council delivers new recreation space in Cambridge Gardens

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully unveiled a million-dollar playscape in Cambridge Gardens.

Accused tobacconist robbers return to court

Two men accused of robbing a tobacconist in Glenmore Park have had their cases return to court.

Beloved Thornton Community Garden to make way for apartments

After five years of being a nursery for both plants and resident friendships, the beloved Thornton Community Garden is closing down.

Next Step For Ronnie’s Pizza House

A slice of Penrith since 1983 is starting its next chapter as it undergoes new ownership. Sam Simonetta, who owned Ronnie’s Pizza House on Henry...

State Government takes Nepean Hospital commitment to over $1 billion

Another $450 million will be added to the Nepean Hospital redevelopment, taking the State Government's funding commitment to over $1 billion. It is a major...

State Government delays Levy introduction

The State Government will delay the introduction of the Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL), it was confirmed today. Currently, the Emergency Services are funded through...

Beloved Emu Plains ANZAC Day service to return

A much-loved ANZAC Day service in Emu Plains will return after several years in the wilderness.

Police officer charged after alleged financial misconduct

A police officer has been charged following an internal investigation into alleged financial misconduct. In April 2022, officers from the Professional Standards Command commenced an...

Unmarked police vehicle involved in fatal bus crash

The car involved in this morning's fatal bus crash at Llandilo was an unmarked NSW Police vehicle.

Now Cleary double act must deliver

In the space of just a few weeks, the Clearys have become one of rugby league’s most powerful families. Certainly, their influence at the Penrith...

Driver fined, banned

A p-plater who crashed his car into a fence in St Marys when he was drink-driving was disqualified from driving for seven months and...

Penrith records hottest March day in 25 years

Penrith has recorded its hottest March temperature since 1998, with the mercury rising above 40 degrees this afternoon.

Local women find true independence

Three local women have recently started their journey of independence after they moved out of their family homes and into a purpose-built group home. Disability...

REVEALED: Man allegedly involved in stabbing was already on bail

Two promising rugby league players have been charged over a brawl that resulted in the stabbing of three men at North Parramatta last weekend. And...

Motorists urge to drive carefully as holiday-makers hit the road

Double demerits will be in force across the upcoming holidays.

Speed limits restored on M4 Motorway

Original speed limits are being reinstated along the M4 Motorway between Mays Hill and Penrith.