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Clean-up promised at Thornton canal

The once beautiful canal in the growing Thornton Estate in Penrith has turned into a rubbish tip and algae-laden swamp in recent months according...

Fresh look for PCYC

A fresh coat of paint and some tender love and care has completely transformed Penrith PCYC. Closed for three and a half months and costing...

Rising power prices remain an ongoing concern

Australia is facing a power crisis, and western Sydney residents are feeling the pinch as bills continue to climb. Federal Member for Lindsay, Emma Husar...

Local wins Law Student of the Year

Llandilo local and Western Sydney University law student Marija Yelavich has taken home a top honour after being announced as the Law Student of...

Building more local jobs

A new hub for training local job seekers in construction related careers is ensuring the local community benefits from the region’s infrastructure boom. The Northern...

St Clair man charged over fire

A man has been charged after he allegedly caused a fire in Penrith earlier this year. On the evening of Thursday, June 8 2017, emergency...

Golden opportunity at Penrith Lakes

It is set to become one of the largest water based urban parklands in Australia and now prospective purchasers will have the first opportunity...

The Week: October 28

Troy Dodds joins Nathan Taylor, Emily Newton and Kate Reid to wrap up the week that was and the week that will be in...

Teen hit by car walking home from school

A teenager has been taken to hospital in a stable condition after being hit by a car while crossing a major road in St...

Work begins on Nepean Hospital upgrade

After what seems like a lifetime for the community, demolition works have begun at Nepean Hospital marking the start of a new chapter for...

Deliveroo to launch in Penrith next week

It’s about to get even easier to enjoy your favourite foods at home in Penrith, as Deliveroo launches locally next week. Expect to see bright...

Premier visits Cranebrook to announce billion-dollar education boost

Schools across Penrith are set to receive a slice of $1.09 billion next year through the needs-based Resource Allocation Model funding method. NSW Premier Gladys...

Brooke eyes $50,000 target as car rally returns

Last time the Weekender spoke to 12-year-old Brooke Jones, she had just donated $13,528 to the Nepean Cancer Care Centre. Now she is gearing up...

Men show poor dress sense on drunken night out

Two men have spent time in a cell in just their underwear, after being arrested during the early hours of last Friday morning after...

Rejuvenated O’Donoghues up for 10 awards

Local Irish pub O’Donoghues at Emu Plains has been nominated for Hotel of The Year by the Australian Hotels Association NSW (AHA). This year, the...

Next chapter begins for Penrith Lakes

Sydney’s biggest flood mitigation project since the Warragamba Dam officially opened last week at Penrith Lakes. A system of weirs, pipes, lakes and wetlands constructed...

First shots fired in battle for Penrith

The State Election may be a year and a half away but the first shots have already been fired between sitting Liberal MP Stuart...

Quilting for a cause

Denise Haddrill and her never ending stash of fabric have been creating quilts for over 14 years, with most of her works being donated...

Firefighters work to extinguish factory blaze

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a factory fire in Penrith overnight. Shortly before midnight, emergency services were called to Peachtree Road following reports that...

Penrith aims to re-shape health approach

Penrith is set to become an international destination for health care excellence. Earlier today (Monday, October 23), plans were launched for a new world-class health...