Businesses honoured at annual awards
Local lawyer Amanda Little has taken out the prestigious Business Person of the Year award at the Penrith City Local Business Awards, while The...
Helen’s dedication recognised by hospital
Helen Fitzgerald loves being a volunteer and has no plans of stopping any time soon.
Locals line up for Pawgust fundraiser
Walking your dog in winter can be a struggle but a group of dog walkers in Cranebrook have found a way to raise their steps and funds for a good cause this August.
Recycled wedding: Unique way to pay for big day
Meet the St Marys couple using old bottles and cans to fund their wedding day
Trio escape with cash after robbing pizza shop at Jamisontown
Two men and a woman are on the run following the frightening incident.
The Christmas angels set to spread cheer this festive season
It won’t be long until Christmas decorations start popping up in department stores again, but for some families this just becomes a reminder of what they can’t have.
Shameful: Every four days, a local police officer is assaulted
Shocking: One Nepean Police Area Command officer is assaulted every four days
Labor’s chance to rise from the ashes
It only took about 24 hours for new State Labor Leader Jodi McKay to hit her first speed bump.
It came via the way of...
RBA cuts interest rates again
Interest rates have been cut for the second straight month.
Lighting up: Smokers continue to flout rules at Nepean Hospital
Nepean Hospital’s smoking rules under fire as visitors continue to ignore the law.
Creative efforts help transform local reserve
The Illawong and Kareela Avenue Reserve in Kingswood Park has been transformed with the help of locals.
Cosmetic surgeon set to face hearing
Former Emu Plains cosmetic surgeon Leslie Blackstock will face court next month accused of conducting a private health facility and performing treatments without a licence.
Emu Plains man scores $200,000 lottery win
A hardworking family man from Emu Plains had a sleepless night last night after discovering he won $200,000 in a recent Lucky Lotteries Mega...
Transform your mind and body
Imagine being coached, mentored and supported by someone who’s trained elite sportspeople at the highest level, someone who can strengthen your mental and physical...
Rural residents hardest hit by rate increase
Penrith Council has set its rates for 2019-2020 with a 5.4 per cent increase approved.
The proposed rates include the full increase approved by the...
Accused shoplifter stays behind bars
A woman who allegedly fleeced Myer Penrith of thousands of dollars worth of goods has been refused a second bail application.
Letesha Dargin, 25, faced...
Llandilo man found guilty of multiple animal cruelty offences
RSPCA inspectors seized a total of 28 sheep, 17 goats, two cows and three alpacas during a three-day raid.
Local Business Awards to be held next week
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Call for Active Kids Voucher program to be expanded
Local parents are calling for a re-think on the State Government’s Active Kids Voucher, demanding it be extended to younger children.
Forgotten victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence can affect anyone, whether that be a woman, man, child or even a pet.