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Delays continue on rail network
Train commuters are enduring a second straight day of delays as the Sydney Trains network plunges into crisis.
A controversial new timetable, staff shortages and...
Diana Ferrari to close Penrith store on January 21
Footwear, clothing and accessories outlet Diana Ferrari will close its retail stores, including its Penrith location inside Westfield.
The Penrith store will close on January...
Man charged after flouting fire ban
A man has been charged after allegedly deliberately lighting a fire near Penrith today.
About 12pm today, police will allege a man deliberately set fire...
More headaches for train commuters
Train commuters are facing long delays trying to get home with delays on the Western Line due to "operational issues" as the State Government's...
Penrith records highest ever temperature
A new temperature record has been set in Penrith with the mercury rising to a stunning 47.3 degrees in the region at 3.25pm today.
Incredibly...
Man dies in Mulgoa crash as summer of carnage continues
A man has died after a single-vehicle crash at Mulgoa.
Emergency services were called to Fairlight Road about 5pm today, after reports a car had...
Scorching temperatures predicted for weekend
Penrith is preparing for a weekend heatwave with temperatures above 40 degrees on both Saturday and Sunday.
Locals are being urged to be prepared especially...
Council building closed due to flooding
The Council Customer Service Office and Library on Queen Street in St Marys are closed, due to flooding.
Penrith Mayor John Thain said the damage...
Cat killed in shocking animal cruelty case
A cat has been found hanging from play equipment in a Penrith park in a shocking case of animal cruelty.
The ginger cat was discovered...
Man killed after car slams into truck
The summer of carnage on our roads has continued with a 43-year-old man killed when his car slammed into a parked semi trailer in...
Fire crews continue to battle Mulgoa blaze
Fire crews are continuing to battle a major out of control fire that has erupted in Mulgoa this afternoon.
The battle is being fought both...
Temperature record under threat as Penrith prepares for 44 degree day
Penrith is on track to break another temperature record tomorrow with the Bureau now predicting a top of 44 degrees.
The record for the hottest...
Elderly woman injured, dog dies after attack on Stafford Street
Inquiries are continuing after a woman aged in her 80s was injured while defending her pet at Penrith yesterday.
The 87-year-old woman was walking her...
Woman killed in North St Marys crash
A woman in her 60's has been killed in an horrific crash at North St Marys overnight.
Just before 7.20pm last night, emergency services were...
Reflecting on another big year
And just like that, another year is done and dusted.
2017 in Australia will be remembered by history fondly, with same-sex marriage finally legalised –...
New cops for new-look Command
Two local cops share more than just a surname as the first probationary constables to join the new Nepean Police Area Command.
The two police...
Hillsong wants local site; Hindu temple also possible
Faith looks set to grow in Penrith with two development applications (DA) lodged for multi-million dollar places of worship in the past month.
Last month,...
Fast food fury leads to assault charges
A 26-year-old man from Cranebrook has been arrested and charged with assault after he was not satisfied with his fast food order.
At 11.50am on...
Incredible family hasn’t missed a single day of school
Between the medical appointments, family holidays or just the bad luck of getting sick, there's so many factors throughout a school year that lead...
Drop-in centre to make a profound difference
A new drop-in centre for veterans has officially opened with the hopes to provide support and comfort to both returned and active Defence personnel.
The...
