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Offender shoots co-accused in bizarre incident

A man has been shot following an incident on Goldmark Crescent in Cranebrook yesterday. In the early hours of Tuesday morning a 26-year-old male was...

Giant helping hand

The local Aussie Rules community has banded together to brighten the lives of drought-stricken farmers living more than 400km away. Headed by the Penrith Giants,...

Woman with unrestrained child in car fails drug test

A woman, who returned a positive roadside drug test, has been fined for travelling with an unrestrained child in her car in Werrington earlier...

Tradies on theft alert

For Werrington resident Jonathon Lees, it was business as usual when the 32-year-old got up before the sun to start his day at work...

Fresh approach for Chamber

New Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce President Simon Gould says he’s excited about the challenges that are ahead for the organisation. Mr Gould, of Hilary...

Movie night could make a world of difference

Penrith locals are being called upon to unite as a community and make a difference this International Anti-Slavery Day. Shining the light in the darkness...

Beat the booze this Ocsober

Local residents are being urged to give booze the boot this October in order to help spread the message about one of Australia’s silent...

Man shot by police at Nepean Hospital placed in induced coma

Police have confirmed the 54-year-old man shot by officers at Nepean Hospital yesterday has been placed in an induced coma. Police opened fire with both...

Man shot by police at Nepean Hospital

Streets around Nepean Hospital have re-opened but the Emergency Room remains closed following a shooting and bomb scare this afternoon. Just before 4pm today, police...

“I did everything I could”

For Silverdale resident Jarrad Sherlock, a quick trip into town to grab dinner turned into a night he will never forget. Riding in the passenger...

National Amputee Awareness Week prompts important conversations

Glenmore Park local Cheryl McDonald has a strong message for everyone this National Amputee Awareness Week – “I’m a below the knee amputee but...

Roaring for three decades

For the past 30 years the Lions Club of Emu Plains have roared with success, helping those within the local community who need it...

Home business just clicks

For many years women were faced with a difficult decision – career or kids? Londonderry resident, Grace Leong, is proving this is no longer...

Husar may re-contest seat after all

As Labor scrambles to find a new candidate to contest Lindsay at next year’s Federal Election, sitting MP Emma Husar has hinted her political...

Charges laid after fatal crash

A man has been charged following investigations into Friday night's tragic fatal crash at Orchard Hills. About 7.40pm on Friday, a Mazda 3 travelling south...

Orchard Hills crash victims named

The pregnant woman killed in last night's horror crash at Orchard Hills has been named as 23-year-old Penrith local Katherine Hoang. Mrs Hoang's unborn twins...

Fatalities confirmed after horror Orchard Hills crash

Crash investigators have appealed for witnesses to come forward after two women, one of whom was heavily pregnant, died and two men were critically...

Duo arrested following assault

A man and woman have been arrested after a man was assaulted in Kingswood this morning. About 10.20am today, emergency services were called to Bringelly...

Wallacia teen charged with attempted murder

A 16-year-old from Wallacia has become the fourth person charged with attempted murder after a woman was allegedly thrown from Windsor Bridge into the...

Ross Dobson’s next chapter

He is the local chef and food author that gave Penrith two iconic dining spots, but now Ross Dobson has decided to start a...