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Sweetest wedding of the year

Cambridge Park newlyweds have become a global Internet sensation after their sweet doughnut bridal bouquets went viral. Paige Kirk and her new husband Steven celebrated...

Berkshire Park Multi-Vehicle Crash

Emergency services remain at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash near Richmond. About 4.50pm today, Monday, December 13, emergency services were called to Richmond Road,...

Cornish’s colour conundrum

As more buildings pop up to house residents and businesses flocking to Penrith, a new variety of brightly coloured buildings are entering the area. Councillor...

45 years since Granville Train Disaster shook the nation

Today marks 45 years since Granville Train Disaster claimed 84 lives.

Family plans cruise after Lotto win

A hardworking Penrith woman and her family are happily planning a cruise together to celebrate their million-dollar Lotto windfall. The family syndicate was one of...

Free diary, Seniors Card Directory available now

The 2022 Seniors Card Directory along with additional copies of the Legal Topics for Older People Diary 2022 are now available for collection from the Penrith office of Stuart Ayres.

Kids encouraged to post letters to Santa nice and early

The busiest night of the year is fast approaching for Santa and his little helpers, and Australia Post is urging children to post their...

QR codes axed, mask restrictions to ease

A host of COVID-19 restrictions will be eased tomorrow and next week, the Premier has confirmed.

Dancing up a storm for Penrith Community Kitchen

There’ll be costumes and hairspray and lots of excitement when six western Sydney dance schools come together later this month. But unlike most dance events...

2023 In Review – September: Panthers reach another Grand Final, Payne calls it quits

Dramatic political changes in Penrith, as the Panthers reach another Grand Final. September in review.

Adriana’s shot at the big time

Soaring to new heights in her modelling career, local 19-year-old Adriana Maltese has made it to the grand final in the Australian Supermodel of...

Exclusive: Inside the new-look Log Cabin – plus details of its commitment to the...

Community will be at the heart of the new Log Cabin – and while the hotel has a completely modern feel, it will pay respect to the iconic Penrith landmark that came before it.

Train chaos to start on Thursday

Hope that Sydney's looming 24-hour train strike would be called off is fading, with Transport Minister Andrew Constance this afternoon confirming that no deal...

Old Bathurst Road to be closed next week

Old Bathurst Road at Emu Plains will be closed for a short period next week to allow for work to take place on the new Emu Plains commuter car park.

Community sessions to be held to discuss Wallacia proposal

The cemetery development at Wallacia is moving closer to reality with the community invited to have their say on the proposed plans. Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries...

ANZAC Day traditions flow through generations

On April 25 we pause to remember and pay our respects to the service personnel who have lost their lives in war and conflict while protecting our country.

Concert aims to raise $20,000 for health project

Locals across Penrith and the Blue Mountains are being invited to immerse themselves in a night of cultural song and dance, all in the...

Dire situation: Regatta Centre to remain closed for months

On-water activities at Sydney International Regatta Centre will be prohibited indefinitely as the former Olympic venue continues to battle issues due to recent flooding.

Call for roundabout at tricky intersection

A tricky intersection in Glenmore Park has caught the eye of one Councillor who is calling for a roundabout to be installed at the...

High Street shooter had tried to take his own life twice, inquest hears

An inquest into the fatal shooting of Daniel King outside Penrith Police Station in 2019 has been told he had an "intention to end his life" that night.