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Uber announces Woman Rider Preference concept

Ride share service Uber has announced the launch of Women Rider Preference, a new feature designed to improve earning potential and opportunities for women and non-binary individuals on its platform.

Guns stolen during Luddenham break-in

An investigation has commenced following the theft firearms during a break-in at Luddenham on Friday night. About 11.30pm on Friday, an 85-year-old woman was at...

Inside the unique self defence lessons where real-world scenarios are they key to training

If you had to fight to protect yourself, do you think you would have the skills and confidence to defend yourself?

Get a taste of Uber Eats from today

Uber Eats will officially launch today across restaurants in and around Penrith. Jodie Auster, Uber Eats General Manager Australia and New Zealand, said they were...

Six Tips For Selling Your Home in Winter

You might be wondering if winter is a bad time to sell you home, but people look for property to buy at all times of the year. In fact, selling your house in winter can even have its own benefits.

Cornish calls for better system to name streets in new developments

‘Turn left on Femur Lane, then continue around the bend on Elbow Crescent’ might sound silly but they could be the directions you’re giving...

We’ll drink to that! Local bartender’s cocktail featured in new book

While the Fourth of July is not an occasion widely honoured in Australia, it is a chance to celebrate with a drink made with well-known American spirits.

Mounting problem in local schools

Enduring freezing cold conditions in winter and boiling heat in summer, hundreds of local students are attending classes in demountables that are more than...

Man agrees to surrender dog after being charged with animal cruelty

A man has been charged with animal cruelty after an incident in St Marys.

Ayres’ plea: Judge me on my record

Penrith MP Stuart Ayres is banking on his track record to ensure he retains the seat at next year’s State Election and says he...

RBA raises interest rates yet again

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered another hit to home owners by increasing the official cash rate by 0.5 per cent to 1.85 per cent.

Brick Show gives back to Penrith community with donation to NADO

The Sydney Brick Show put smiles on the faces of thousands of adults and kids when it rolled into Penrith recently, but the joy...

Ungrateful NRL must keep Grand Final in Sydney long-term

Why the Grand Final must stay in Sydney long-term.

Bill’s loyalty adds up to remarkable milestone

If you were asked what model your first car was, would you be able to remember? How about how many kilometres it did, or the...

Real Festival called off for third straight year

Penrith City Council has axed this year's Real Festival.

Men charged over chemist robbery

Two men will appear at court today after police charged them with several offences including an aggravated break and enter at a chemist shop...

Rare honour bestowed upon two Penrith business identities

Two local businessmen and philanthropists have been bestowed the highest accolade that the City of Penrith can award to an individual.

Stroke victim at just one-day-old

The first 24 hours after birth should be one of the happiest moments in a new parent’s life, but for St Marys couple Shannon...

Intoxicated woman strips down in Penrith CBD before being arrested

A woman has been charged after using offensive language and exposing herself in public in Penrith.

Penrith’s great escape

Whether it’s flying high, throwing axes, cutting up the race track or making waves, there’s no question that Penrith is the adventure capital of...