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Urgent call for blood donors
The Blood Service is urging people with O-Negative blood to make a donation as the organisation’s reserves of the type dips to just two...
Turnbull pushes child care subsidies during visit to Emu Plains
From playing with toy cars to spruiking the new child care subsidies, Malcolm Turnbull returned to the west this morning visiting Mud Puddles Cottage...
Have your say on name for new bridge
Work is continuing to power ahead on the new pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the Nepean River at Penrith with the community now invited...
“I was just over the moon”: Lauren’s mum’s relief
The mother of murdered four-year-old Lauren Hickson says she was "over the moon" upon hearing that her daughter's killer had died behind bars.
Neville Raymond...
Stunning development as Neville Towner dies in prison
Neville Raymond Towner, who murdered four-year-old Lauren Hickson at Emu Plains in 1989, has died from a suspected heart attack just days before his...
Another arrest in Daruk investigation
Police have made another arrest in relation to alleged horrific, historical child sexual abuse at a local boys' home.
The Nepean Police Area Command formed...
Starbucks confirms return to Penrith
Those that love a bit of extra sugar or spice in their daily brew will be rejoicing to learn that Starbucks is returning to...
Inspirational doctor honoured
He was the local doctor who turned a vision into reality, helping patients on their recovery journey, and now his memory will continue to...
Man stays behind bars for attack on parents
A man who violently assaulted his elderly parents when they refused his demands for money, has drawn gasps of disgust from the court gallery...
High Street upgrade to be finished earlier than expected
Asking the right questions appears to have cut four months from the construction time of High Street’s upgrade, now expected to be complete before...
New station is just super
Off the back of announcing an additional 200 paramedics for NSW in 2018-19, Premier Gladys Berejiklian made a visit to Penrith to officially open...
Original 1951 corridor to stay
After weeks of strong community opposition, the NSW Government has today confirmed it will use the already gazetted 1951 Castlereagh Corridor.
The Castlereagh Connection corridor...
High-ranking OMCG member charged after firearm and drugs located
A high-ranking member of the Satudarah outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) will face Penrith Local Court today after being charged by Strike Force Raptor.
As part...
Walking challenge has a great Point
It’s not quite 500 miles, but for 12 hours, the team at OnePointHealth will be walking 100km in support of the Great Walk Foundation.
Physiotherapist...
Man fined for terrible treatment of animal
A Penrith man has been ordered to pay almost $8,000 in vet fees after pleading guilty to animal neglect.
When RSPCA officers seized Gary McDonald’s...
Fire crews issue winter warning
An unexpected change in the wind or one plugged in appliance too many can see a small flicker turn into a large flame.
Now that...
The silent disease crippling women
Severe abdominal and pelvic pain, throwing up, fainting and being forced to stay in bed – these are just some of the daily struggles...
In the cold for a cause
The winter weather has hit and while many of us are enjoying our cosy beds and heartwarming dinners, others in the community don’t have...
State Budget: West a big winner, says Ayres
People across western Sydney are big winners in NSW Budget 2018 with the engine room of the NSW economy getting a turbocharged injection of...
State Budget: Government closes punting loophole
The NSW Government will introduce a 10 per cent tax on all wagers placed by NSW residents, regardless of the location of the wagering...
