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Police arrest four people over car park attack

Four men have been charged over the horrific attack on a man in the car park of a McDonald’s restaurant in Penrith last weekend. 32-year-old...

Another arrest in boys’ home investigation

A NSW Police investigation into alleged historical abuse in a Sydney boys' home has turned its attention to a series of “excursions” where children...

Making dreams come true in Craig’s honour

Sophie Mason is making dreams come true while keeping her husband’s memory alive. The owner of Settlers Mulgoa is hosting a live music event full...

Men without bowling shoes become violent

Police are investigating an incident that occurred at Zone Bowling in Jamisontown on Saturday, February 2. At 10.15pm staff noticed a group of males who...

Man who wanted to attend mother’s funeral to stay behind bars

A man accused of intentionally choking his partner will remain locked up after being refused bail for the second time. Jarod Peter Barnard made another...

Did this local driver really deserve a $460 fine and eight demerit points?

When Glenmore Park resident Stephen Wilkinson was checking his mail, he was shocked to find that he had been busted for speeding in a...

Thain calls for heat summit

Fed up with Penrith’s rising temperatures, Councillor John Thain is calling for a city-wide heat summit to look at more solutions to cool down...

Residents concerned over proposal for childcare centre in Caddens

Concerned Caddens residents fear that a proposed childcare centre will cause great implications for their community. A development application has been lodged with Penrith Council,...

Search for missing Penrith man

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing after failing to arrive home overnight. Anthony East, 51, was last seen leaving Nepean...

Train timetable set for review

The State Government is set to review its controversial train timetable and introduce new services to and from Penrith as part of a major...

Child threatened with scissors during break and enter at Werrington County

Investigations are continuing following a break, enter and steal that occurred at an address in Werrington County on Saturday, February 2. At about 9pm two...

Mental health program extended

More than half a million dollars will be spent to continue a crucial trial that offers employment to those suffering with mental health issues. Liberal...

Construction to begin on new school at Jordan Springs

The State Government has confirmed that construction on a promised primary school at Jordan Springs will begin in the coming months. Plans for the school...

Police Commissioner frustrated at bail decision

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller says he's frustrated by a decision to grant bail to two men who attacked police officers in Penrith on...

Thugs remain on the run after attack

Five cowardly thugs remain on the run tonight after an horrific attack on a young father in the early hours of this morning. 32-year-old Shannan...

Duo charged over alleged assault of police officers

Two men have been charged over the alleged assault of a police officer at Penrith this morning. About 2.20am, two officers were in an unmarked...

Man in critical condition following Penrith brawl

A man is in a critical condition following a brawl at Penrith early this morning. Just before 1.30am today, police were called to the car...

Work begins on major road upgrade

Major work on the upgrade of Mulgoa Road / Castlereagh Road between Union Road and Museum Drive, including the upgrade of Jane Street, has...

State Government to build new primary school at Mulgoa Rise

The State Government has this morning confirmed it will build a new primary school in Mulgoa Rise. The announcement was made by NSW Premier Gladys...

State Government to recruit record number of teachers

More public school teachers are set to join the ranks across Penrith following an announcement from the State Government on Wednesday. 4600 teachers will be...