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Special report: Bid to end homelessness crisis in Penrith
Wentworth Community Housing is on a “quest to end homelessness” in western Sydney, following the release of their Heading Home Project report.
Heading Home Project...
Acquisitions kept to a minimum as transport corridors revealed
In a bid to avoid land acquisition where possible, the St Marys rail connection to Western Sydney Airport is expected to run underneath some...
Urgent call for blood donors
An extra 200 people are needed to donate blood in Penrith this Easter to boost blood supplies for cancer and trauma patients.
Platelets, a vital...
Labor promises to air condition all Penrith schools
Opposition Leader Luke Foley has announced a Labor government would air condition some 600 schools as part of a $300 million investment.
Mr Foley was...
Guns stolen during Luddenham break-in
An investigation has commenced following the theft firearms during a break-in at Luddenham on Friday night.
About 11.30pm on Friday, an 85-year-old woman was at...
State Government takes Nepean Hospital commitment to over $1 billion
Another $450 million will be added to the Nepean Hospital redevelopment, taking the State Government's funding commitment to over $1 billion.
It is a major...
Shots fired into Cambridge Park home
An investigation is underway following a shooting that occurred in Cambridge Park last night.
Police were called to Michelle Avenue at about 9.15pm on Thursday,...
On The Record: John Thain
Penrith Mayor John Thain reflects on his early life in Scotland, his school days and the twist of fate that led him to meet...
Penrith Paceway legend Max Laughton passes away
Penrith harness racing icon Max Laughton has passed away.
Mr Laughton was one of the founding fathers of the Penrith Harness Racing Club in the...
Pistol found after man crashes car at Wallacia
A loaded pistol has been seized and a man has been charged after an overnight crash at Wallacia.
About 6.30pm yesterday, police from the North...
Ayres challenges Labor to match commitment to Nepean Hospital
Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres is fiercely defending Nepean Hospital after figures released last week revealed the hospital has the longest emergency wait times...
Fighting back: Women find safe place to sleep thanks to local program
With high domestic violence rates in the area, a glimmer of hope shines as local organisations help provide safe temporary domestic violence refuge accommodation.
What...
‘Peeping Tom’ used phone to film woman
Police are appealing for information after a woman was filmed while in her bathroom last weekend.
At 9.15pm on Saturday, March 17, police were called...
Strength through the suffering
Imagine watching your child have thousands of uncontrolled seizures a day.
Imagine that your life revolved around giving that child 24/7 care, every day of...
Stephen sharpens his axe for Easter Show tradition
It’s been a crowd favourite at the Sydney Royal Easter Show for over a century, and this year is set to be no different,...
Campaign aims to prevent repeat of flu epidemic
A $1.75 million NSW Government campaign to tackle the flu season has launched in a bid to avoid a repeat of last year’s influenza...
Rail Link could force residents to move
Claremont Meadows residents and Member for Londonderry Prue Car are calling for the State Government to reveal the corridor for the North-South Rail Link.
The...
Mulgoa Rise finally nears completion
Development at Mulgoa Rise is nearing completion with just 88 home opportunities remaining in the residential estate.
Mulgoa Rise will be home to over 500...
Luxury living planned for Panthers site
A new urban lifestyle village is coming to Penrith with ESQ 1818, the residential quarter of the Penrith Panthers' Entertainment Precinct, receiving approval for...
Benevolent Society opens new Werrington home
Australia's oldest charity officially has a new home in Werrington.
The Benevolent Society, which has been providing services to Australians for over 200 years, recently...
