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State Budget: Free apprenticeships confirmed
The NSW Government will invest $285 million to deliver 100,000 free apprenticeships, as part of a skills and training package that will allow the...
Rates just don’t add up for Mount Vernon locals
It’s the forgotten suburb of Penrith where residents are paying a premium in Council rates that they’re not seeing the benefits of.
For Mount Vernon...
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...
Police search for missing boy
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a boy last seen at Penrith last night.
Blake Spiteri, aged 14, was last seen at...
State Government’s cool announcement
In the coolest announcement in the lead up to next week's State Budget, half a billion dollars is blowing into classrooms for air conditioning.
Premier...
Dolls and more on show
If you’ve already made plans this Sunday, you might want to reconsider because the annual Dolls, Bears, Craft and Collectables Show will be rolling...
More train cancellations as network continues to struggle
Frustrated train commuters are putting up with more delays and cancellations on the Western Line this morning.
Two usually packed peak hour services - the...
Locals up in arms over boarding house plan
Residents that call the quiet street of Grazier Crescent in Werrington Downs home fear what might happen to their suburban dream if an application...
Personal experiences drive passion behind new book
A Cambridge Park author has turned his experiences growing up in a refugee camp into a coming-of-age novel, demonstrating the immense power hope can...
Students go green to take out top prize
Students from Cambridge Park Public School have proved that going green doesn’t mean you can’t have fun after taking out a local recycling challenge.
Using...
Drunk man’s vile acts towards woman
A Cranebrook man who indecently exposed himself to a shop assistant in a sickening incident has been hit with a seven-month suspended jail sentence.
Jason...
Hockey devotee honoured with OAM
Oxley Park's Marina Gaye Laverty has scored one of the biggest field goals of her life being awarded an Order of Australia Medal for...
Dedication to rugby league recognised
Like the blades of grass on the fields, Wayne Robert Brennan from Cranebrook has been a part of the Cambridge Park Cranebrook Junior Rugby...
Karen McKeown honoured with OAM
A role model for local women and a dedicated Councillor who believes in Penrith, Karen Anne McKeown has been honoured as a recipient of...
Man charged after pursuit
A man has been charged after a pursuit in Penrith last night.
About 9.05pm yesterday, police stopped a Holden Commodore for a stationary breath test...
Hotelier Jason Marlow purchases Peachtree Hotel
Hotelier Jason Marlow has announced the acquisition of the Peachtree Hotel in Penrith, unveiling exciting plans to create a family-friendly venue with a focus...
Man stabbed during brawl at St Marys
Police are investigating after a brawl at St Marys this morning during which a man was stabbed.
About 1.30am today, emergency services were called to...
Local radio show celebrates first birthday
There is a big celebration happening on Penrith radio with AirFM Drive celebrating its first birthday today.
Host Darren McErlain has presented the show on...
Masked Panther: Cleary’s big call
Nathan Cleary will make a decision on his future in November, once what has become a very busy season for the 20-year-old is done...
Council gives street performers green light
From singers to dancers and even contortionists, Penrith Council is ready to bring some colour and energy to the area by embracing street performers.
Council...
