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Dangerous Cranebrook intersection to be upgraded, Federal Government confirms

A major upgrade of the notorious Andrews Road / Greygums Road intersection at Cranebrook will be complete within the next three months.

Man admits to murdering grandmother in South Penrith

Ethan Harwood will face a sentencing hearing next month after pleading guilty to murder.

Husar, BuzzFeed agree to mediation

Emma Husar and news outlet BuzzFeed are headed to mediation in an attempt to settle the Lindsay MP's defamation case against the publisher. Ms Husar...

Car park bashing case adjourned to next month

All five men accused of brutally assaulting two men in the Panthers McDonald’s car park earlier this year are now at liberty, despite two...

WSU students call for ban on outsiders

Western Sydney University (WSU) students are fed up with high school students using their facilities, launching a petition calling for them to be banned. 21-year-old...

Ready for battle: Best and Tyndall back up for Lindsay campaign

You’d think the rough and tiring nature of a State Election campaign would be enough for any rising political aspirant, but two local candidates...

Council’s plan to reclassify public land in Kingswood

A local resident is pleading with the community to help protect a pocket of public land from the grasp of developers after Penrith Council...

Blood donors needed over Easter holidays

Eating dark chocolate could be the key to preventing a blood shortage this Easter. That's the message from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, which...

Incredible way local man gets to work

An Emu Heights man who paraglides to work in the Penrith CBD each day says it saves time and money – and he’s encouraging...

Panthers winger Tyrone Phillips charged with drink driving

The spotlight is again on the Penrith Panthers off the field with winger Tyrone Phillips charged with mid-range drink driving. Police will allege Phillips returned...

Prime Minister visits Cambridge Park to talk up women’s sport commitment

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has visited Penrith to spruik a further investment in women's sport. Mr Morrison visited the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre in...

House destroyed by fire at Glenmore Park

A family of five has escaped a fire in Glenmore Park that has destroyed their home. About 2.35am today, emergency services were called to Ridgetop...

Man facing multiple charges after alleged attack on partner

A Colyton man accused of detaining, strangling and suffocating his partner in a “crime of passion” appeared stunned when his bail application was refused...

Free batteries to encourage locals to check their smoke alarms

Every year at the end of daylight savings, firefighters encourage families to change their smoke alarm batteries. Battery World Penrith is throwing their support behind...

Tomahawk used in Penrith home invasion

Police are investigating a home invasion in Penrith. About 8.45pm last night, police were called to a home on Parker Street, after two masked men...

Mayor slams Cornish for walkout during minute’s silence for Christchurch victims

He’s known for his controversial viewpoints, but Independent Councillor Marcus Cornish elicited “disgust” from his colleagues when he walked out of chambers and refused...

More than a sash and crown

18-year-old Glenmore Park resident Jazmine Alessio has been crowned Miss Teen Australia International 2019 and now she has her sights set on the rest...

Resident questions Council’s tree policy

Jamisontown resident Robert Simpson is warning residents to think before they plant, as Penrith Council restricts him from ripping up a tree, which could...

Tanya Davies stands down from Cabinet

Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has made a shock announcement that she will stand down from her Ministerial roles, stating she wishes to spend more...

Council purchases electric car

Council is marking this year’s international Earth Hour event on Saturday by launching a new electric car. The latest addition to Council’s vehicle fleet is...