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Cranebrook man involved in violent brawl in Croatia

A Cranebrook man is anxiously waiting to find out whether Croatian police plan to charge him over a violent brawl that took place in...

Woman shocked to discover she’s become an instant millionaire

A hardworking Penrith woman has been left shaking after this afternoon discovering she became a Wednesday Lotto millionaire more than a fortnight ago. The woman...

Property Central announces expansion

Two of Penrith's top real estate agencies are becoming one, as Century 21 Mulgoa joins the Property Central family. Property Central Managing Director Lee Waterhouse...

The Week: July 22

Troy Dodds is joined by Emily Newton, Kate Reid and Nathan Taylor in the latest edition of The Week. The Week airs every Saturday morning...

Serial groper to stay behind bars

A serial groper charged with indecently assaulting females at Penrith and St Marys will remain in custody after his matter was mentioned in court...

Elderly man dies after becoming trapped in trench at Glenmore Park

Police are investigating the death of a man after an incident in Glenmore Park.   Emergency services were called to Sorenson Cr this morning following...

Penrith poised to freeze through coldest ever morning

Penrith is set to produce some ironic weather history this weekend with the city likely to record its coldest ever temperature, just six months after...

Man charged over indecent assaults

Police have charged a man following investigations into a number of indecent assaults of women at Penrith yesterday. About 12.30pm on Wednesday, a 26-year-old woman...

Man charged after allegedly trying to kidnap child

A Penrith man accused of kidnapping a toddler from a High Street shopping centre will remain behind bars after being denied bail this afternoon. Anthony...

Policy aims to provide clear direction for those wanting to help the homeless

Volunteer organisations providing free meals and other mobile homelessness support services on Council land will now have to comply with structured regulations aimed at...

Have a bone rattling good time

If you’re looking for a humerus activity for the kids this weekend, look no further than Nepean Hospital for a free exhibition on how...

History revived as trains from the past are brought back to life

All aboard! Experience the excitement of steam as Penrith hosts heritage train rides in celebration of 150 years since the opening of the Blue Mountains...

Stepping out of the shower and onto the stage

A group of local men from all walks of life and age groups have come together with their shared love of a cappella singing...

Knitting challenge exceeds expectations

This winter, The Creative Fringe set a challenge to locals to knit a square to go towards warm blankets to help our homeless. In true...

Doctor’s Channel challenge

Freezing temperatures, 32 kilometres and over 13 hours of swimming is what Dr Stuart Lane is preparing to face when he swims the English...

No pity: Magistrate sends woman back to jail

An inmate busted with secreted contraband after she took receipt of drugs and tobacco from a visiting relative has earned herself more time in...

The Week: July 15

Troy Dodds is joined by Emily Newton and Nathan Taylor on the latest episode of The Week. Stream or download below...

Woolworths to axe plastic bags

Supermarket giant Woolworths has announced it will no longer offer single-use lightweight plastic shopping bags in its stores. A rollout of the plan is expected...

Man charged over indecent assault on train

A man has been charged after allegedly indecently assaulting a woman on a train in Penrith. Just after 3.45am on Sunday, May 14, police will allege...

Journalist recognised for powerful work

One chance encounter in Nepal inspired Wallacia’s Jessica Cortis to write an emotional investigative story, leading her to be recognised as one of Australia’s...