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Trio arrested after cash and puppies were stolen from Londonderry house

Three people have been charged after an alleged aggravated break and enter at a house in Londonderry. About 10.30pm on Friday, January 19, police will...

Nursing degrees to go online as teaching evolution goes to new level

Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia’s number one university for nursing and midwifery, has launched its Bachelor of Nursing degree through WSU Online, in a...

Penrith hits 42 degrees; slightly cooler for rest of the week

The worst of the hot weather is over for now, but temperatures will still remain above 35 degrees for the rest of the week. After...

Teens arrested after setting fire on scorching day

Two youths have been arrested after a fire was deliberately lit in Erskine Park this morning. About 10.20am, police will allege two boys deliberately set...

Teen injured as gate crashers invade St Clair party

Inquiries are continuing after a teenage boy was injured as a result of a fight at a St Clair house this morning. Just after 5am...

Queen’s Baton Relay to call by Penrith

Penrith will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay on Sunday, February 4 in a rare Sydney appearance on its way to the Gold Coast for...

Energy network to be tested by heat wave

Energy providers say they are ready to deal with any power issues this weekend quickly with temperatures to soar above 40 degrees on four...

42 ways to stay cool as Penrith prepares to swelter again

The Weekender team has brainstormed the top 42 ways to keep cool as temperatures soar above 40 degrees today and again right throughout the...

Steering drivers in the right direction

A joint initiative by Uniting Ability Links and The Ross Hutchison Foundation is helping people with disabilities drive towards their freedom. Nepean Blue Mountains Linker...

Trivia night to launch Relay For Life 2018

Trivia lovers and locals bursting with knowledge are invited to O’Donoghues for the Penrith Relay For Life 2018 Launch this Tuesday, January 23 at...

You get what you pay for: Warning over cheap school shoes

While it’s almost time for parents to rejoice as the school holidays start coming to an end, it also means that it’s time to...

Helping ease the back to school cost burden

The giving season doesn’t end at Christmas, with many struggling locals in need of a little bit of extra help this new year. Mama Lana’s...

Adriana’s shot at the big time

Soaring to new heights in her modelling career, local 19-year-old Adriana Maltese has made it to the grand final in the Australian Supermodel of...

Residents and police foil break and enter attempt at Colyton

Two men who broke in and tried to steal from a home in the middle of the night were foiled when the resident chased...

St Clair family’s $75 electricity bill: How you can do it too

In 2018, it might not seem that unusual that more and more people living in the suburbs are doing their bit to live more...

“This will shut down the city”: Constance fumes at Union

Transport Minister Andrew Constance's headache just became a migraine. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union confirmed today that its members will strike for 24 hours...

Fresh approach to childcare in Emu Plains

An innovative childcare centre that incorporates the interests of primary students to allow them to explore their passions free from boredom is coming to...

Lauren Hickson’s killer fails in parole bid

Lauren Hickson's murderer will remain behind bars until at least March after his parole case was adjourned again this morning. Lauren was only four-years-old when...

Changing Australia Day just plain wrong

There is nothing that sums up Australia better for me than the singing of our national anthem. Here is an anthem with two verses, the...

Drivers to ban overtime as train crisis continues

More pain is on the way for commuters with drivers set to enforce an indefinite ban on overtime from January 25 as their pay...