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Penrith gets into Christmas spirit

Christmas is just around the corner, so grab your friends and family and let the Weekender take you for a ride with the best...

Jamisontown couple’s surprise Christmas gift

Just like any other Wednesday, Jamisontown resident Suzanne Bradford got dressed and ready for work, but what happened next was no ordinary morning. As she...

Cranebrook Village sells for $48.1 million

Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre has been sold to a private local investor for a record $48.1 million – $3.1 million above asking price. The centre,...

Man charged over lewd videos

A man has been charged over a large number of “upskirting” offences in Penrith. About 11.40am today, a 52-year-old man was observed videoing under the...

Labor endorses Diane Beamer as Lindsay candidate

Sitting Lindsay MP Emma Husar says she is disappointed after Labor confirmed Diane Beamer would be its candidate for next year's Federal Election. Mrs Beamer's...

Woman killed in head-on crash

A woman has been killed in a tragic head-on collision between a car and a truck at St Clair this morning. Shortly after 3am today,...

Council recognised at Environment Awards

Penrith Council was recognised in two categories of the prestigious Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards, announced at Sydney Olympic Park last...

Blood donors needed over holiday period

More than 200 Penrith blood donors are needed for Australia’s biggest ‘Secret Santa’ exchange this Christmas in order to prevent a shortage of blood...

Husar launches legal action against BuzzFeed and journalist Alice Workman

Federal Lindsay MP Emma Husar has launched defamation action against news website BuzzFeed and journalist Alice Workman. It follows stories published by BuzzFeed earlier this year...

Liberal candidate hits the ground running

New Liberal candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh has wasted little time getting down to business, as the battle for the marginal seat gets underway. The...

New social housing complex gets tick of approval

Penrith’s most vulnerable are to have a new home by Christmas as the State Government delivers a new Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF)...

DA lodged for childcare centre at hospital

A development application was submitted to Penrith City Council today for construction of a new childcare centre at Nepean Hospital to support staff with...

Woman jailed over assaults

A violent offender has been jailed for 21 months following two serious assaults. Susan Makerita Leota-Lu will spend at least 14 months behind bars after...

Nostalgic and confronting

Penrith Regional Gallery with partner institution the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences (MAAS) will examine various experiences of home and family life in...

Starting a conversation

Penrith solicitor Janis Donnelly-Coode has seen the worst of domestic family violence, so she took it upon herself to start the conversation with young...

The issues that will win NSW

Forget the Christmas and New Year reset period, the State Election campaign is well and truly underway, with the first shot fired via a...

Cigarettes stolen from Erskine Park business

Police are appealing for public assistance after a break, enter and steal in Erskine Park today. About 2.45am this morning, police were called to a...

Chance to remember those no longer with us this Christmas

For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate with family, but for others it can be a reminder of those who are no longer...

Queen of Hearts confirms closure

The Queen of Hearts Foundation board has declined a proposal to continue the organisation under a revised business plan because it would not ensure...

Festive fun in Penrith this Friday

The festive season will come alive tomorrow as the community gathers to light Penrith’s 30-foot Christmas tree. The man in the red suit will be...