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Aspiring actress lands major commercial

A Penrith tween is one step closer to her dream of becoming an actress after being cast in a commercial with a very important message.

Tealight candles recalled over button battery fear

Plastic LED tealight candles sold in Penrith are being recalled over safety concerns.

“Cop out”: Cost-of-living no excuse for shoplifting, says local security expert

New data shows that shoplifting has hit an all-time high, but is the rising cost-of-living entirely to blame?

Local doctor’s medical breakthrough is a game changer for prostate and bladder health

A new medical device has officially launched in Penrith, which has the potential to help men all over the world to take charge of their prostate and bladder health.

Drivers urged to be on turtle watch

More and more turtles have been spotted on The Northern Road, as development and construction drives them out of their natural homes.

10 places to celebrate the Melbourne Cup in Penrith

Looking for somewhere to cheer on a winner next Tuesday? Here's the 10 best places to let your hair down for the Melbourne Cup.

Trainee police officers to be paid in State Government shake-up

Future police officers will be paid while studying at the Goulburn Police Academy in a desperate bid to to address a critical shortfall of workers.

Transport delays, power outages: Aftermath of night’s wild winds

Local residents are surveying the damage this morning after wild winds ripped through Sydney early this morning, with Penrith in the firing line.

Police search for 12-year-old girl missing from St Marys

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from St Marys.

New BlueScope steel factory to be built in Erskine Park, creating hundreds of new...

Approval has been granted for the development of an additional BlueScope Steel factory in Erskine Park.

Podcast: On The Record – Greg Taylor

Stanton & Taylor is the longest-running real estate business in Penrith. Director Greg Taylor joins us as we kick off series three of On The Record.

Iconic printing press has new home in Penrith

A Heidelberg Zylinder press has taken up pride of place at the Penrith Museum of Printing.

How solar car project has helped Pearl find her calling

Pearl Chung's involvement in Western Sydney University's solar car project has opened her eyes to future career prospects.

Exclusive: Former Mayor joins Panthers Board

Former Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen has joined the Board of the Penrith Panthers.

Meet Penrith’s longest serving teachers

Ahead of World Teachers' Day on Friday, we catch up with some of our city's longest serving educators.

It’s spooky season in Penrith as locals get into Halloween spirit

Though some may argue that Halloween isn’t celebrated in Australia, one look around Penrith at the moment will tell you that’s definitely not the case.

Man to front court after bizarre night of crime

A man has been charged after he was busted with a firearm in Penrith, and attempting to break into a post office.

Woman charged after allegedly assaulting police officer

A woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted a police officer in Cranebrook.

New-look entrance to simplify visits to Nepean Hospital

New details have been revealed about what patients and visitors can look forward to when Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital redevelopment is complete.

Council delivers new recreation space in Cambridge Gardens

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