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Shots fired at Emu Plains
A police investigation is underway after shots were fired into a home in Emu Plains this morning.
Just after 6.30am today (Thursday, March 1), police...
By-election date confirmed
The by-elections in South and East Wards will take place on Saturday, May 12, Council has confirmed.
Council’s General Manager Alan Stoneham has officially begun...
Crameri wants Council to consider drone roll-out
They’re compact, agile and so easy to use that kids play with them, and Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri believes they could help transform Penrith...
Mums mean business!
After sharing three pregnancies together and a combined collective of 10 kids, local sisters-in-law Tenille Perceval and Naomi Bartak are trying their hand at...
Maccas staff help take out the trash
Armed with rubbish bags and gloves, McDonald’s restaurants in Penrith joined forces with the local community to show their support for Clean Up Australia...
Golfers urged to tackle sun safety
Penrith golfers are being urged to make sun safety a priority.
Joining over 70 other golf clubs across the state, Penrith Golf Club has come...
Concert aims to raise $20,000 for health project
Locals across Penrith and the Blue Mountains are being invited to immerse themselves in a night of cultural song and dance, all in the...
Why we’d never elect Bob Hawke today
Recently the ABC aired a very good documentary on the life and times of former Australian Prime Minister, Bob Hawke.
It framed the argument, as...
Cemetery debate lives on as Wallacia locals pack Council chambers
People power filled the Penrith City Council Chambers last night as Wallacia residents let their opposition to a cemetery at Wallacia Golf Course be...
Youth lead republican push
Support for the Australian Republic Movement is mounting, with young people the driving force.
Federal Member for Lindsay Emma Husar visited Western Sydney University with...
Locals display pride ahead of Mardi Gras
Celebrating the love, more than 70 students, staff and alumni of Western Sydney University (WSU) will participate in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi...
Men charged over 2016 restaurant assault
Two men have been charged over an alleged serious assault at a restaurant in St Marys two years ago.
In November 2015, the Criminal Groups...
Penrith Community Kitchen celebrates 20th anniversary
It has been 20 years since the Penrith Community Kitchen became a registered charity.
Since then local volunteers have provided a safe place for hundreds...
On The Record: Ross Hutchison
Lovable Penrith character Ross Hutchison talks about his life as a dancer, entertainer, teacher, radio presenter, harness racing driver and fundraiser.
He tells us how...
Fire destroys hair salon, damages florist
An early morning fire has completely engulfed a hair salon in Emu Plains, causing damage to surrounding businesses.
A spokesperson for Fire and Rescue NSW...
Lennox Village dumps unlimited parking
Local shoppers at Lennox Village were confused to see their car park now has two-hour timed parking.
Councillor Karen McKeown was among the shocked locals...
Killing off cemetery myths
While many Wallacia residents remain skeptical about proposed cemetery developments to the Wallacia Golf Course, a community session held on Tuesday night helped to...
Why Carl has Penrith buzzing
Without the humble little bee, it would only take three years before humans would begin to perish.
That’s what Carl ‘The Bee Man’ Skinner wants...
Tackling depression one motorcycle at a time
Everyone knows someone who has been visited by the black dog – depression.
That’s why local motorcyclist Jason Kennedy is one of hundreds taking part...
Cooking up a storm on reality TV
Ropes Crossing’s very own Pat Senteleky is making western Sydney proud as she battles it out on Channel Seven’s hit cooking series ‘My Kitchen...
