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The Week: July 1
Troy Dodds hosts the July 1 edition of The Week and is joined by journalist Nathan Taylor.
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Tax time: It’s Christmas for accountants
Tomorrow (Saturday, July 1) a new financial year begins, and most of us will begin the arduous task of filing our taxes, and starting...
Penrith’s population nearing 200,000
Results from the 2016 Census show the population of the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) is nearing 200,000 people.
According to the latest Census, 196,066...
NAIDOC Week to be celebrated
A smorgasbord of activities will be dished up at a family fun day at Jamison Park next Friday (July 7) in honour of NAIDOC...
Council may block Fernhill cemetery plan
Protection groups have welcomed a Penrith Councillor's probe into the possibility of prohibiting cemeteries within the Mulgoa Valley, amid fears the historic Fernhill site...
New after hours GP clinic to open at Nepean Village
A local healthcare service provider has been appointed to manage an after hours clinic in Penrith, replacing the current Nepean After Hours GP Clinic...
Skate Park for Cambridge Gardens closer to reality
A skate park for Cambridge Gardens is one step closer after Penrith Council agreed to allocate $20,000 to engage a consultant to investigate the...
Penrith’s answer to Silicon Valley
After years of discussion and planning, Penrith City Council has officially rubber-stamped the first stage of a massive 280 hectare Science Park at Luddenham.
Strategically...
Exclusive: Jordan Springs school construction to begin within two years
Construction on a new primary school at Jordan Springs will begin within two years, according to the NSW Education Minister.
Rob Stokes joined Member for...
Penrith of today by the numbers
It was like Christmas Day for the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday when all the key numbers for the 2016 Census were revealed.
Let’s...
Latest Census data released
The results of the 2016 Census today revealed Greater Sydney continues its push out west.
It has been less than 10 months since the Australian...
Locals urged to get behind Red Nose Day this Friday
More than 3000 Australian families experience the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child every year.
Red Nose is fighting for a future...
The Week: June 24
Troy Dodds is joined by Emily Newton, Kate Reid and Nathan Taylor for the June 24 edition of The Week.
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Drink driving mum escapes jail time
A Cranebrook mother busted high-range drink driving with four kids in the car has dodged jail time.
Lisa Caroline Johnson, 34, faced Penrith Local Court...
Desperate bid to preserve our history
The race is on to protect two of the region’s most important historical sites.
Penrith Councillor Karen McKeown is leading the charge to have Castlereagh’s...
Husar fires up at “ill-informed” Hanson
Brimming with anger and frustration, Lindsay MP Emma Husar has spoken as both a passionate politician and a loving mother demanding Senator Pauline Hanson apologise...
Students get a taste of the real world
Confidence is key for the next generation of job hunters, and Jamison High School students are bursting with it following their ‘work ready’ project...
Cows return to Emu Plains
A new cattle herd has arrived at the Emu Plains Correctional Centre.
“Having cows at this site has been a long standing tradition and I know...
Trio robbed during daring daylight incident
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery that occurred last weekend.
At about 12.50pm on Sunday, June 18 a 19-year-old from Summerland Point,...
Man jailed after inviting mate to have sex with underage teen
A 19-year-old who invited his friend to have sex with an underage teen against her wishes has been sentenced to a maximum four years...
