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Lest We Forget: The importance of ANZAC Day
On Saturday we pause to remember those Australians who have fallen in conflicts around the world.
Great gift ideas for mum ahead of a different-looking Mother’s Day
While it’s no secret we’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day a little differently this year, it doesn’t mean it can’t be special.
DA reveals plans for new servo, food outlets
A new service station with three food and drink premises has been slated for Orchard Hills.
Fight underway to save vital legal program
Cognitive Impairment Diversion Program's funding will end this month.
Former teacher jailed over sex with student
Former teacher Gavin Duncan will spend Christmas and New Year's Eve behind bars after he was jailed for having sex with a student.
Cleary has Panthers perfectly placed for quiet premiership assault
The Panthers are flying under the radar - just as Ivan Cleary would like.
Western Sydney Airport names new CEO
Experienced CEO to lead airport's next steps.
New police on the beat
The police force in the local area has been strengthened by 10, as new probationary constables joined the ranks at Penrith and St...
The show must go on: Stage performances return to The Joan
The Joan is unlocking its theatre doors and breathing life back into its spaces.
‘Buddy’ rescued by SES volunteers
A horse that had been missing for several days has been dramatically rescued from underneath the M4 Motorway this evening.
As the Weekender reported earlier...
Penrith’s first synthetic sports track to be built at Werrington’s Harold Corr Oval
Harold Corr Oval in Cambridge Park will be the home of the area’s first ever synthetic sports track when it’s opened for use late next year.
Stopped in its tracks
Popular Penrith fitness event ‘Parkrun’ could be at risk of shutting down after access to ‘Gate D’ at the Sydney International Regatta Centre was closed off.
Over 300...
Decision looms on plan for more homes at Jordan Springs
Plans to re-zone 38.4ha of employment land to make way for 500 more residential homes near Jordan Springs is pending acceleration approval.
River restaurant strip gets green light
A restaurant strip along the Nepean River at Tench Reserve is no longer a pipe dream, now Penrith Council has approved its development.
Three brand...
Podcast: Humble upbringing keeps Hannah’s career in perspective
Hannah Darlington was raised in Erskine Park and surrounded herself with a myriad of sports from a young age. Support and guidance from her...
Coalition continues to roll out the big guns
Last week it was John Howard, this week it was Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop.
The Coalition continues to bring out the big names to...
Councillor calls for second boat ramp
Concerns have been raised about the functionality of the new Tench Reserve boat ramp after traffic jams caused havoc during the recent long weekend.
Schools face huge maintenance backlog
Chifley College Dunheved Campus at St Marys is one of 65 schools in the Penrith area that are together experiencing a $21 million maintenance...
State Budget reveals major deficits but paves a road to economic recovery
The message to New South Wales residents is clear: get out and spend.
Replica pistol found in man’s pants
A man will appear in court today after being charged with possessing a firearm in a shopping centre at St Marys.
About 2.30pm yesterday, three...
