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Man who caused crash at St Marys was over the limit

A man has been charged with high-range drinking driving after crashing his car in St Marys last night. Just after 9pm on Sunday, a 24-year-old...

Twitter tells the story: Commuter backlash against new timetable

Frustrated commuters have taken to social media to vent their anger as the new train timetable faces its first real test this morning. And there's...

Transport Minister urges commuters to be patient

Under-fire NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance has urged commuters to be patient as the controversial new train timetable commences operation. The new timetable began today...

After years of abuse, Angela is fighting back

For Angela Hadchiti, a Penrith mother of three beautiful girls, it was almost two decades before she was able to break free from her...

Cannabis plants found in Werrington home

Two people have been arrested after police executed a search warrant and allegedly located a hydroponic cannabis set-up at Werrington. Following investigations, officers from the...

Pollies play a role in the fight against domestic violence

When it comes to domestic violence, the political is personal for Member for Lindsay Emma Husar. In her maiden speech on September 12, 2016 Ms...

OMCG member to face court over drugs in courtroom

A high-ranking member of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) will appear at court today charged over the alleged supply of drugs in a...

Panthers legend Mark Geyer quits Triple M’s Grill Team

Panthers legend and South Penrith local Mark Geyer has shocked Triple M listeners by announcing he's quitting early morning starts and leaving the popular...

Airport puts thousands of turtles at risk

In small dams across western Sydney, hundreds, if not thousands, of turtles and other wild animals are at risk of dying as sites are...

Ayres says Labor “ignored trains for 16 years”

The much-criticised new train timetable is just days away from beginning and local commuters are still furious over increased transit times. Shadow Transport Minister Jodi...

Kids encouraged to post letters to Santa nice and early

The busiest night of the year is fast approaching for Santa and his little helpers, and Australia Post is urging children to post their...

Solar booms in Sydney’s west

With power bills continuing to climb, Penrith is leading the way for solar installations as locals look to keep costs down. Managing Director of Penrith...

State Government fails the test with new timetable

In 2014, when Gladys Berejiklian was Transport Minister in NSW, she said Redfern Station was “a major transport hub” when announcing an important upgrade. She...

Inside hospital’s beating heart

Hidden away inside Nepean Hospital, staff work tirelessly to deliver some of the best and fastest work in the state. What can be described as...

Free rego for toll users

Toll road users will soon be eligible for free car registration in an effort to reduce cost pressures on drivers. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian today...

Sitting dates change to ensure marriage equality before Christmas

The Federal Government is pushing ahead with plans to legislate same-sex marriage before Christmas, changing sitting times to ensure the matter can be finalised. The...

New timetable could see commuters revolt against State Government

Transport Minister Andrew Constance is under immense pressure to intervene and make last minute changes to the new train timetable, set to come into...

Fighting the world’s toughest cancer

Glenmore Park’s Cathie Kirk feels blessed with the time she has. After a visit to a specialist in February 2015, Ms Kirk was originally misdiagnosed...

Search is on for older tradies

Calling all older trades people, local businesses are looking for you! With a surge of development and growth across western Sydney, there are plenty of...

Pressure builds on Government over timetable change

Currently Megan Dunn, a Penrith commuter, can catch a train to Redfern where she works in under an hour. But when Transport NSW’s new commuter...