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Crim who claimed he was a twin jailed for nine months
A man who claimed he was an identical twin when his DNA was found at a St Marys crime scene will spend the next...
Federal funds needed to make dog park a reality
Glenmore Park is a step closer to receiving an off-leash dog park after Penrith Council chose a preferred site.
Land adjacent to Blue Hills Oval...
Rodley House to be bulldozed
An historic house in the centre of Penrith will be bulldozed to make way for two high rise apartment blocks.
Rodley House will be torn...
Cemetery a dead certainty for golf club site at Wallacia
Wallacia golf course could be no more as early as next year with Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust set to acquire the 44 hectare site.
Currently...
Restoring dignity for women in need
Every month, vulnerable and at risk women without access to proper sanitary items experience unthinkable indignities during their period.
Kirstie Munn, a local volunteer of...
St Marys springs to life this weekend
Spring has sprung, and what better way to celebrate than to take part in the St Marys Spring Festival this weekend.
This Saturday, September 2...
Students build kennels for local animal charity
Six students from Cambridge Park High School have given back to the local community by putting their hands to good use.
Community Liaison Officer, Kaylene...
Men injured and car stolen during violent home invasion in Jamisontown
Police are investigating after a home invasion left two men injured in Jamisontown.
Just before 1am today, two men believed to be in their late...
The Week: August 26
Troy Dodds is joined by Emily Newton, Nathan Taylor and Kate Reid for the latest edition of The Week
Better rental data available
For the first time consumers will have access to raw rental bond data, giving them a rare insight into the property market, Minister for...
Referee assaulted during OzTag match
A player has been charged with assaulting a referee during an Oz Tag match at St Marys yesterday.
Just before 7.30pm last night, two groups...
Man seriously hurt in angle grinder accident
A 70-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition after suffering lacerations to the neck in angle grinder accident in St Marys this...
Volunteer of the Year winner to push for more mental health support
Colyton’s Susan Robertson has taken home the top honour at the local Volunteer of the Year Awards for her role in progressing people’s welfare...
Man finds tank shell in backyard
One resident made an unexpected discovery when demolishing an outhouse over the weekend, uncovering a tank shell.
At about 10am on Saturday, August 19, police...
Knife wielder to stay behind bars
An offender who repeatedly armed himself with a knife has been told “this is not the Wild West or the jungle” before being ordered...
Future of Masters site on Mulgoa Road becomes clearer
The former Masters site on Mulgoa Road is to be turned into a homewares and electrical needs retail centre and is set to open...
Cemetery battle a fight to the death
Penrith Council’s staunch opposition to a proposed cemetery at Fernhill Estate remains steadfast, despite recently meeting with a proposed developer.
Councillor Ross Fowler said representatives...
Penrith Show promises to be bigger and better than ever in 2017
Now in its 174th year, the Penrith District Show is promising to be a weekend to remember for the whole family.
Held at Penrith Paceway,...
How accepting help changed Christel’s life
Turning 81-years-old in September, Penrith’s Christel Fooks has spent her life looking after others, but now struggles to accept the help back in her...
Seniors encouraged to get active thanks to new sports program
Local seniors are being encouraged to take part in an exciting new low impact sporting initiative to help them stay active and connected in...
