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Revving up for a good cause
Pioneer Tavern is revving up to help local Scott Lewis support the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.
The Weekender’s own Megan Dunn becomes a Star of Penrith
Megan Dunn is set to dance up a storm at a charity fundraiser this month - and you can back her campaign.
St Clair resident named a finalist in Mr Gay Pride Australia
A St Clair resident, who is a finalist in the Mr Gay Pride Australia competition, says he wants to spread a message of acceptance and inclusivity as he sets out to claim the title.
Godfreys to close all remaining stores, marking end of an era for one-time retail...
Australian vacuum retailer Godfreys has officially collapsed less than two months after entering Voluntary Administration, with the final remaining Penrith store set to close imminently.
Health, fitness to be impacted by Coronavirus closures as gyms shut their doors
Local gym owners and staff are the latest victims of the COVID-19 outbreak, as it weighs down on the health and fitness industry.
Score a free sandwich at Percy Plunkett this Wednesday
Popular Penrith café Percy Plunkett is offering free sandwiches to launch its new takeaway window.
Man charged after Cambridge Park stabbing
A man will appear in court today charged over the alleged stabbing of another man in Cambridge Park last night.
More carers needed in Penrith, Blue Mountains
In the Nepean and Blue Mountains areas, there are currently 1717 children and young people living in out-of-home care.
Nursing home worker wasn’t showing symptoms, police say
Police enquiries have revealed a health care worker at a nursing home in Caddens was not displaying any symptoms of Coronavirus while at work, despite later testing positive to COVID-19.
Newmarch House Coronavirus death toll now at four
A fourth resident of Newmarch House nursing home, who had tested positive for COVID-19, has passed away.
Fernhill races get green light
The Fernhill Picnic Races are set to become a Penrith tradition after Penrith Council last night approved the event for five years. ...
Premier confirms students will return to the classroom from Monday
Students across NSW will be back in the classroom full-time from next Monday, May 25.
More local businesses plan for re-opening
Gyms, dance studios and tattoo parlours are just some of the businesses given the green light to re-open from June 13, as more COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Join the Great Penrith Treasure Hunt
Penrith is back open for business with plenty of hidden gems to find.
Tradie suffers serious injuries after fall at Cranebrook
A 22-year-old man installing solar panels at a Cranebrook residence has fallen five metres onto concrete.
Made in Penrith: The local businesses putting us on the map
From chocolate to soap and honey, Penrith’s manufacturing scene is booming and exporting products across the country.
Teens charged after police track stolen car to St Clair
Police have arrested two wanted 14-year-olds after they were caught driving a stolen car in St Clair.
350 cannabis plants found in Emu Plains drug bust
Police have seized nearly 350 cannabis plants worth $1.75 million from a home in Emu Plains.
About 10.30am yesterday, police from the Penrith Proactive Crime...
Agnes Banks residents say development would ruin rural way of living
Residents say a new proposed Indian culture centre in Agnes Banks will ruin their rural way of living, as submissions flow in opposing the plans.
Airport helps St Marys take off
Values of property in St Marys took off within days of the announcement of Badgerys Creek as the site of the western Sydney airport.
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