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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...
Living a happy, pain-free life
After years of constant agony as a child, it wasn’t until Dawn Cady was 22 that she was finally diagnosed with chronic pain.
“Every time...
Return and Earn scheme just rubbish
Labelled a “debacle” by Penrith Councillors, the roll out of the NSW container deposit scheme is creating more problems than it solves.
A report presented...
Pets at greater risk during holiday period
With the festive season and summer well underway, pet owners are being encouraged to keep a closer eye on their furry family members to...
Radio legend signs new deal with Vintage FM in Penrith
Along with radio legends John Laws and Bob Rogers, Graham Webb is one of the longest serving broadcasters in Australia.
On the airwaves for more...
Fowler’s Hart-felt plea on naming of new airport
Discussion on the naming of Western Sydney Airport has continued with renewed calls for the site to reflect Penrith’s rich aviation history at last...
Train delays to continue through afternoon peak
Major delays will continue on the Sydney Trains network through the afternoon peak almost 12 hours after an incident at Wentworthville this morning.
In what...
Extra bin collections announced
Penrith Council is providing extra bin collections this Christmas to assist households with any extra waste they may have from the festive period.
Council will...
Temperatures to soar in Penrith this week
Penrith will experience summer's full force this week with temperatures to soar above 40 degrees on Thursday.
The mercury is tipped to hit 34 in...
Man dies in Leonay crash
A critical incident investigation has been launched after a fatal crash in Leonay overnight.
About 10.10pm last night, police initiated a pursuit after a vehicle...
Drugs found in car after chase
More than a kilogram of cannabis has been located in a car which was driven at speed from police through the local area last...
Three charged after police pursuit
Three men will face court after a police pursuit in the local area yesterday.
About 1.15pm on Thursday, officers from Metropolitan Highway Patrol attempted to...
Arrest over South Penrith woman’s murder
A man has been arrested in Victoria over the alleged murder of a woman whose body was located in a home at South Penrith...
Restoring a slice of history
It’s been three years since Nepean Christian School acquired a 1934 tram, which they decked out to become one of the quirkiest senior study...
Body of woman found in South Penrith home
A crime scene has been established at a home in South Penrith following the discovery of a woman’s body, and police are now trying...
Acting course to boost confidence for aspiring stage stars
After spending his whole life performing in theatre, local resident Anthony Brown has decided to share his wealth of knowledge with local aspiring actors.
After...
Belmore Street car park to re-open before new year
The Belmore Street commuter car park will re-open in late December, Penrith City Council says.
Hundreds of car park spots were lost during the Penrith...
RSL gets behind program to build reading skills
Reading is one of the most important skills that a child will ever learn.
Sadly, many young children struggle with learning difficulties and a lack...
Cornish joins One Nation
Penrith’s at times controversial conservative Councillor Marcus Cornish has joined Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party.
Having recently returned from the Queensland State Election where he...
Christmas provides opportunity to reset the political agenda in 2018
All of us look forward to the Christmas period – an opportunity to relax, reset and take a much-needed break.
For the sitting NSW and...
