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Council rocked: By-election in two Wards
Penrith residents will be forced to the polls this year with confirmation that dual by-elections will be held following the resignation of two Councillors.
Penrith...
Dancing up a storm for Penrith Community Kitchen
There’ll be costumes and hairspray and lots of excitement when six western Sydney dance schools come together later this month.
But unlike most dance events...
Man injured and three houses struck in Emu Heights shooting
A man has been shot in the leg on Hillcrest Road in Emu Heights this morning.
Police say they were called at about 4.35am to...
Penrith shines at ZEST Awards
Penrith’s unsung heroes were in the spotlight tonight at the 8th Annual ZEST Awards, celebrating exceptional people and projects that make a difference in...
Council GM Alan Stoneham to retire
EXCLUSIVE
After a decade leading the area through immense growth as Penrith City Council's General Manager, Alan Stoneham will be stepping down at the end...
Technology changes the house building game
New technology that allows people wanting to build a home to virtually walk through home designs and customise floor plans on screen is helping...
Police searching for missing woman
A 54-year-old Colyton woman has gone missing, with police launching an appeal to locate her.
Francesca Guirguis was last seen about 10.00am yesterday, at her...
“Complex and tangled” network to blame for delays
A Sydney Trains and Transport for NSW Review into the rail network's ability to recover from major incidents has recommended eight points of action...
Local author’s Jurassic inspiration
It was the discovery of the all-white cover of Michael Crichton’s ‘Jurassic Park’ that sparked inspiration in local author, Kim O’Toole.
Since then, Mr O’Toole...
Ambulance NSW denies vehicle shortage
More questions are being raised about the NSW Ambulance Paramedic Response Network, with 12 paramedics on-site at the Penrith Superstation last week with only...
Police investigate toddler’s death
Police investigating the death of a child at Glenmore Park yesterday do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.
NSW Ambulance paramedics responded to reports...
Young drivers urged to ‘Check It’
According to 2017 Australian Roads data, young people are nearly twice as likely to die in a car crash than their parents.
In an effort...
Lunches made with care
For some local kids, going to school without any food for the day is a reality that’s all too common.
For the past two years,...
NSW Governor David Hurley gives PCYC tick of approval
Penrith PCYC has welcomed NSW Governor David Hurley and his wife Linda Hurley to experience the remarkable impact the organisation has on the local...
Husar renews call for paid domestic violence leave
Paid domestic and family violence leave should be implemented as a matter of urgency, according to Lindsay MP Emma Husar.
Ms Husar, who is also...
Clean-up days to be held in March
Why wait until Spring to have a good clean out around the house? Autumn is the perfect time to get cleaning, especially with Clean...
Barnaby can’t survive as Deputy PM
When The Daily Telegraph first reported on Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion’s relationship and soon-to-arrive baby, I actually skipped over the story.
Couldn’t have cared...
Council marks decade since historic apology
A didgeridoo has lead a mayoral march into Penrith City Council Chambers to mark the 10 year anniversary of the historic National Apology Day.
Aboriginal...
Asbestos cleared from Jordan Springs site
Developer Lendlease says locals have nothing to fear after asbestos was illegally dumped near a childcare centre in Jordan Springs.
A Nine News report last...
On The Record: Ben Feszczuk
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