Drug lab found at Werrington home

NSW Police confirmed to the Weekender a drug lab was located in Werrington overnight. At about 1am today officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command attended...

Podcast: Tension’s Running High – Episode 002

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor take a look at the week that was in Pantherland.

Weekender win: Dedicated school bus for Jordan Springs Public School

The State Government will implement a dedicated bus service for students at Jordan Springs Public School by the end of the year.

“My heart was shattered”: Grief that followed bus driver’s death

The Leonello family have bravely fronted court this week to share how the death of their family’s patriarch has impacted their lives.

Mortgage broker recognised for community efforts

MoneyQuest's Peita Davies has been recognised for a unique community campaign.

Men’s health event returns to Penrith for third straight year

A diverse line-up of speakers will highlight this year's Boys Night In event at OnePointHealth in Penrith.

RBA leaves official cash rate on hold

No relief for mortgage holders as the RBA holds rates at 4.35 per cent.

Elderly pair freed from overturned car at South Penrith

Emergency crews have freed two people trapped in an overturned car at South Penrith.

Weekender win: Water leak at dog park fixed

The leaky bore pipe at the Emu Heights off leash dog park has been fixed, after the Weekender intervened.

Penrith granny flat builder formally enters liquidation

Efforts to save long-time Penrith business Cubitt's Granny Flats and Home Extensions have failed.

New Korean BBQ restaurant to open in Penrith

Korean BBQ restaurant Chef's Buffet will open in Penrith in the coming weeks.

Penrith Beach confirmed to return this summer

The State Government has confirmed that Penrith Beach will return for the upcoming summer.

12-year-old arrested over St Clair robberies

A 12-year-old will appear in court today charged following two alleged armed robberies last night.

Is the Penrith burger craze finally over?

Three Penrith burger joints have recently closed, as hospitality pressures continue to bite.

Emu Plains, Leonay set to be shifted out of Lindsay

Voters in Emu Plains and Leonay would be moved into a different Federal electorate under boundary changes proposed by the Australian Electoral Commission.

Penrith Council calls for tenders to deliver Dunheved Road upgrade

Construction on the long-awaited Dunheved Road upgrade is finally a step closer after Penrith City Council called for tenders to deliver the project.

Technicians working to restore Internet services in Penrith CBD

A number of Penrith businesses have been impacted by a major NBN outage.

Podcast: Tension’s Running High – Episode 001

In our new Penrith Panthers podcast, Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor discuss the Taylan May saga, plus some signing news and we preview the Panthers versus the Knights.

Penrith MP Karen McKeown quits Active Super Board in wake of legal finding

The Opposition says serious question marks hang over the Penrith MP.

Q Theatre founding member honoured with OAM

One of the founding members of the Q Theatre in Penrith has been posthumously awarded the Order of Australia Medal.