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Penrith by-election: Five must become two
Two thirds of Penrith will be heading to the polls tomorrow for the East and South Ward by-election.
It’s a chance for residents to have...
Non-commuters to pay up for using train station car parks
Commuters should have more places to park with a change coming to how Penrith and St Marys train station car parks operate.
Fire destroys garage at Werrington County
Police are investigating after a fire at a home in Werrington County overnight.
About 9pm, emergency services were called to Campfire Court at Werrington Downs,...
Fun (and comfy) day has a powerful message
Penrith locals are pulling out all the stops ahead of the comfiest day of the year.
Karen McKeown honoured with OAM
A role model for local women and a dedicated Councillor who believes in Penrith, Karen Anne McKeown has been honoured as a recipient of...
Mamre Road upgrade to begin next year
A much-needed upgrade to Mamre Road is one step closer to reality with the detailed design of work set to be finalised following feedback from the community.
Urgent call for blood donors
The Blood Service is urging people with O-Negative blood to make a donation as the organisation’s reserves of the type dips to just two...
Podcast: On The Record – Peter Collins
Peter Collins is the latest guest on On The Record.
Solar success for WSU team
Harnessing the speed of light, Western Sydney University (WSU) has won the American Solar Challenge, becoming the first international solar car team to win...
Classic properties to remain as part of group home proposal
A community housing provider has lodged a $1.9 million Development Application (DA) to help vulnerable youth who are at risk of homelessness in Penrith.
Man arrested after sledge hammer attack
A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a man with a sledge hammer during a home invasion in St Marys today.
Just after 10.30am,...
Nepean Private Hospital redevelopment reaches key milestone
All eyes were looking up as a rare Wollemi Pine was craned to the rooftop of Nepean Private Hospital on Monday morning.
Council moves to protect heritage items
Locals struggling to preserve heritage buildings and landmarks will have more chance of a leg-up after Penrith Council resolved to increase its assistance fund.
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Challenge yourself to Buy Nothing New
People are being challenged to change their shopping habits in a bid to help the environment during Buy Nothing New Month (BNNM) this October.
Music for Life will be a night to remember
When Ann Willmington was diagnosed with a brain tumor, she refused to accept her fate even after doctors told her she had only 18...
New smash room set to open in Penrith
The latest craze when it comes to blowing off some steam could soon be coming to Jamisontown.
Rally calls for better NDIS training
Fed up disability workers are calling on the Federal Government to properly invest in training and development.
Over 200 people gathered at The Joan in...
More housing on the way at Caddens
The next stage of housing in Caddens is in the pipeline with a $21 million Development Application lodged with Penrith City Council.
Why your favourite restaurant may not actually exist
The next time you order food from Uber Eats or Deliveroo, it may come from a restaurant that doesn’t even exist.
‘Virtual restaurants’ are the...
We name the five best Indian restaurants in Penrith
There's nothing quite like a delicious Indian curry. The Penrith LGA has plenty of great choices when it comes to Indian - here's our top five.
