Caddens Corner sets November opening date

Construction of Caddens Corner is nearing completion with the new shopping precinct set to open on Thursday, November 19.

Dedicated locals honoured for volunteer work

Dedicated western Sydney locals have been recognised for their contribution to the community at the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Local doctor’s desperate mission to reunite his family

Local doctor’s wife and newborn baby stranded overseas due to travel restrictions.

Woman who cut down trees vows to appeal huge penalty

A Jamisontown woman hit with almost $30,000 in fines for removing trees a certified arborist deemed hazardous or exempt is vowing to appeal the decision after Penrith Council took her to court.

Man charged over theft of hand sanitiser, face masks

A Cranebrook man will face court later this month accused of stealing bottles of hand sanitiser and face masks from a factory in Prospect.

Coronavirus too shall pass

Troy Dodds on how past pandemics show how quickly the world will return to normal post-COVID.

Jewellery thief to spend Christmas behind bars

A brazen jewellery thief who stole a pendant worth more than $14,000 from a store inside Westfield Penrith has been jailed for 12 months and ordered to pay compensation.

Snake sightings set to increase

Spring has sprung but so has snake season and locals are being encouraged to prepare their yards to prevent unwanted visitors.

Penrith couple to pay off mortgage after Lotto win

Penrith produces another big Lotto winner.

Seven-storey hotel proposed for Aussie Arms

A seven-storey hotel has been proposed for the rear of the Aussie Arms.
A man has appeared in court after a road rage incident in St Marys.

Man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting woman facing long list of charges

A man is due to appear in court today charged over the alleged ongoing sexual abuse and kidnapping of a woman after he attempted to evade investigators by hiding in a concealed wall cavity in St Marys.

Be a hero and help raise vital funds this September

Set yourself a goal to help buy life changing equipment for those doing it tough.

Podcast: Perspective through adversity for Lisa Griffith

Lisa Griffith was introduced to cricket at the age of 5. Growing up in Bathurst, in central west NSW, sport occupied Lisa’s time, and...

Llandilo locals call for better access to walking track

Llandilo residents are calling for a gate to be installed on Ninth Avenue so they can access the Wianamatta Regional Park Walking Track that runs from Jordan Springs to Ropes Crossing.

Two decisions that set Penrith on a path to premiership glory

The 2020 premiership is Penrith's to lose, says Troy Dodds.

Jenni breaks new ground with RSL Life Membership

Jenni May is the first female to ever be awarded Life Membership at Penrith RSL.

New Mexican restaurant to fill gap in Penrith’s growing food scene

Checho’s, which is set to open in mid-October, will deliver an authentic Mexican experience to western Sydney.

Teen’s contrition refreshing, but jail time stands

A man will spend the next 18 months behind bars after he pleaded guilty to drug supply.

Pandemic puts brakes on car industry

The pandemic has put the brakes on the automotive industry but local dealerships say they’re working hard to keep the wheels turning.

New pub proposed for Jordan Springs

A new watering hole is headed to the local area.