NRMA warns of petrol price spike ahead of long weekend
The average price of regular unleaded in Sydney is 196.5 cents per litre and is expected to hit a top of around 207 cents per litre by the weekend.
Frustrations grow as Jordan Springs Public School remains busless
There is still no school bus service for Jordan Springs Public School, and parent frustrations are growing.
Funding secured to help revitalise St Marys CBD
The St Marys CBD will receive a significant spruce up after the State Government announced funding to help revitalise the area.
Driver busted drinking cup of wine at 6.30am
A man has been charged after driving with a cup of wine in his lap.
Long journey home for Penrith commuters, figures reveal
Penrith commuters are continuing to struggle with delayed trains on their journey home, with on-time running targets nowhere near being met in the PM Peak.
2024 Penrith City Local Business Awards to launch on Monday
The Penrith City Local Business Awards is back, and founder Steve Loe has called on the community to nominate their favourite businesses.
Penrith Stadium capacity could have been 28,000 – but only if southern hill was axed
Penrith Stadium’s capacity could be increased to 28,000 if a grandstand was developed at the southern end of the ground, it has been revealed.
The golden opportunity Penrith missed with the Taylan May saga
"As a Penrith fan for more than 35 years, a club member and a resident in the community it represents, there’s one line in addition to the “no further comment” I’d like to see."
Man stabbed in the head on High Street in Penrith
A man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the head in the Penrith CBD.
State Government confirms Mamre Road funding
The State Government has confirmed $500 million will be included in the upcoming State Budget to allow the next stage of construction to begin on Mamre Road between Erskine Park and Kemps Creek.
Podcast: 10 Minute Match Day – Panthers v Dragons (NRL Round 13)
Hear from Ivan Cleary as Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor present your last minute preview of tonight's clash between the Panthers and Dragons.
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Child bike seat recalled over serious health fears
A child bike seat sold at several Penrith retailers has been recalled over fears it may pose a long-term health risk.
Thornton Central plan hangs by a thread after Planning Panel’s surprise refusal
Plans for a 553-unit development at Thornton have been dramatically derailed after a Planning Panel rejected the plan despite an independent review recommending it should go ahead.
Mega plan to build hundreds of apartments at Caddens
A Planning Panel will have the final say on a $250 million plan to build hundreds of apartments near the Caddens Corner Shopping Centre.
Locally built app takes out major prize as innovation praised
A local business owner has taken out this year’s Kochie’s Business Builders Innovators competition.
Revealed: The number of new homes coming to Penrith
Penrith has been handed a housing target of 8,400 new homes to be completed by 2029.
Buyers take a bite out of Orchard Hills North
Buyers have snapped up early opportunities in Sydney's newest suburb - Orchard Hills North.
Inspiring Indigenous art on display for all to see in Penrith
A new art exhibition highlights work from First Nations students at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School.
Women warned over popular acne treatment
Women are being warned of the risk oral retinoids can pose to pregnant women, or those hoping to conceive.