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Python found during graffiti arrest

Police have arrested and charged an alleged prolific graffiti vandal after a search warrant in Penrith. In November 2017, police attached to Transport Action Group...

Poetry Slam coming to Penrith

It's no secret that Penrith is home to some talented and creative individuals, and now local writers, poets and musicians will have the opportunity...

More parking woes loom

The parking battle in Penrith continues and Councillor Marcus Cornish warns it’s about to get a whole lot harder for locals to find a...

Opposition vows to fight incinerator

The State Opposition is vowing to stand against building one of the world's largest energy from waste incinerators in western Sydney. Opposition Leader Luke Foley...

Getting kids active now costs parents less

More than one million school children across NSW are now eligible for the State Government’s new annual $100 Active Kids voucher. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian...

Lift upgrade won’t be finished until end of March

Despite an official opening taking place last year boasting a more accessible facility, some commuters are struggling while a lift is replaced at Penrith...

Work continues to “future proof” Penrith

Penrith is experiencing an unprecedented time of development, with road upgrades occurring throughout the region. While some days the roadwork speed zones might be a...

Will your pet be the biggest loser?

Turns out that a New Year's Health kick isn't just for humans. For the second year in a row, Petbarn Penrith is challenging pet owners...

Kids reach the Stars with new language program

Local kids can connect with a culture over 9,000km away through a playgroup that is delivered almost entirely in Chinese. Mandarin Stars, a language program...

Man shot in Cranebrook

An investigation is underway after a man was shot following a brawl in Cranebrook. Police were called to the intersection of Pendock Road and Progress...

Beer boom thanks to changing tastes

Quietly brewing away nestled in an industrial unit in Jamisontown sits one of Penrith’s best kept secrets. Casey’s Brewery is bottling some of the best...

Former Mayor honoured with OAM

Former Penrith Mayor and Founder of Nepean Philanthropists John Bateman has seen his dedication to the Nepean community celebrated. Awarded an Order of Australia Medal...

A life dedicated to others

Penrith's Neville Barnier was shocked and honoured to discover he was the recipient of an Order of Australia Medal this Australia Day. With decades of...

Humbled Albert wishes he could share honour

Albert Fish, a proud ex-serviceman from Erskine Park, has been honoured with an Order of Australia Medal for his dedication to veterans and their...

Strike off but rail drama is not over

The Fair Work Commission has ordered rail workers to cancel their 24-hour strike on Monday and abandon their indefinite ban on overtime. The Commission's Senior...

Detectives appeal for assistance to locate wanted man

Police are appealing for assistance from the community to locate a wanted man from Sydney’s west. 33-year-old Nick Newman is wanted on an arrest warrant...

Dramatic development: Strike to go ahead

A 24-hour train strike will go ahead in Sydney on Monday unless a last ditch legal attempt by the State Government averts it. It appeared...

Tram gets new life as pub’s exciting new addition

Once taking passengers on their daily commute through Berlin, a 1964 tram will again be serving the community. Located in the car park of local...

The great lunchbox test

One of the most challenging things when packing a lunchbox is balancing what is healthy and practical, and what kids will actually eat. OnePointHealth nutritionist...

Police search for man after woman attacked

After an unexpected attack and robbery in the middle of the night, a 22-year-old woman has escaped with only minor injuries. On Sunday, January 21...