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Walker ready to exit the driver’s seat

One of Penrith’s most popular and coolest small business’ is up for sale. Penrith Slot Car and Hobby Centre, located in Jamisontown, is on the...

Ayres promises upgrades to sports facilities

Penrith is finally set to receive a new synthetic running track, a refurbished tennis centre as well as upgrades to more than half a...

Love with every stitch

The Caring Hearts Quilt Group are warming the community with their craft. The group of 14 ladies have been making quilts for 18 years, donating...

Council bites back over boarding houses

Penrith Deputy Mayor Greg Davies has come out swinging at State MP Stuart Ayres, saying the proliferation of boarding houses in Kingswood is the...

Teen’s modelling dreams edge closer

14-year-old Chloe Zrebiec is proving you can have beauty and brains as she prepares to hit the catwalk as a finalist at the 2019...

Airport asbestos claims a “Union stunt”

Western Sydney Airport workers have shut down Union claims that the site is unsafe, alleging they are being "blackmailed" into joining. Last week, a report...

Six new recruits join the fight against crime in Penrith

The Nepean Police Area Command has just grown by six as new probationary constables join the ranks. On Tuesday the group commenced duties, marking the...

Councillors pay emotional tribute to dedicated locals

There were emotional scenes at Council Chambers on Monday night as Penrith Councillors mourned the death of three of the city's greats. A number of...

Daley promises to make domestic violence prevention a priority during Penrith visit

A $158 million commitment has been made by Labor Leader Michael Daley in an effort to help eradicate domestic violence. The announcement comes as the...

Hadley Park’s future assured

The future of Hadley Park Estate at Castlereagh will be protected after the State Government acquired it from the Penrith Lakes Development Corporation. Minister for...

Major conference centre to be built at Panthers

The $47.9 million Western Sydney Community and Conference Centre (WSCCC) is set to begin construction on the Panthers precinct this October. The Federal and State...

Free forum for female entrepreneurs in western Sydney

Local women in business and aspiring entrepreneurs are preparing to celebrate the first NSW Women’s Week by attending a thought-provoking forum led by some...

Fifth car park attacker faces court

A fifth participant in the Panthers McDonald’s car park attack that left a man fighting for life has been identified. Dean Hooper, 22, of Glenmore...

Corrective Services officer accused of sex assaults granted bail

The senior Corrective Services officer accused of ongoing sexual abuse against female inmates at a Berkshire Park prison has been released on strict bail. Wayne...

$850,000 plan to revive Peachy

The new owners of Penrith’s Peachtree Hotel have hit the ground running, lodging an $850,000 development application (DA) to revamp the site. A coastal feel...

Nepean Hospital reopens after security scare

Nepean Hospital has been reopened after being placed in lockdown this afternoon due to a security scare. Police descended on the Kingswood health facility, with...

First time voters who could swing election

Young people across the state have declared war against Premier Gladys Berejiklian and the State Government, claiming they feel unheard and not taken seriously. Many...

River water quality questioned

To swim or not to swim, that is the question. At least it has been for Penrith residents looking to cool off in the Nepean...

Service NSW centre to open in Glenmore Park

A new Service NSW facility is set to be built in Glenmore Park following an announcement by the State Government on Monday. Mulgoa MP Tanya...

Car club roars with pride

They are more than just car lovers. In fact, the Lions Pride Holden Car Club has been undertaking charity work for the last 19...