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A life at the top, but Vincent Graham has always remained a humble
Penrith’s Vincent Graham has been honoured with a Member of the Order of Australia, limited to recipients 340 per annum, for his significant contribution...
Lifetime of helping others
It takes a special kind of person to be able to open their doors and hearts to foster care.
Shirley Gow from North St Marys...
Lifetime of community involvement
The warm smile of Penrith's Elaine Wade is one locals would remember, having volunteered through the local community for decades.
One of her significant accomplishments,...
Teacher jumps for joy at OAM recognition
With a list of accomplishments taller than he can bounce, South Penrith's Allen Cullen has been recognised for his service to special needs education...
How a tragedy drove Murray Scanlan to look out for others
A local hero, Murray Scanlan has been recognised for his commitment and outstanding work as a NSW Ambulance educator across the Penrith and Blue...
The Week: June 10
Troy Dodds hosts The Week and is joined by journalists Emily Newton and Nathan Taylor to discuss the week that was, and the week...
Thornton’s lost market finds new home in Emu Plains
The beloved artisan market that was axed in Penrith earlier this year is rising from the ashes with a new name and location.
The Westies...
Inquest rules missing St Marys mum dead
A coroner's inquest has found a St Marys mum, who went missing last year, to be dead.
An inquest into the disappearance of St Marys...
Man grabbed stranger by the jaw in frightening incident outside restaurant
A St Clair man who grabbed a stranger by the jaw after she accused his wife of child abuse has been handed a good...
Fred’s desperate search for medals
A retired serviceman has been left heartbroken after losing two of his war medals at ANZAC Day services this year.
He is calling for anyone...
Little Jackson’s mighty challenge
When baby Jackson was born eight weeks early, his parents were surprised enough.
When they realised he was born with his fingers and toes fused...
73-year-old Alan insists he’s no hero despite foiling armed robbery
When his mate Murray Welsh was terrorised by a machete-wielding bandit trying to rob his liquor store two years ago, 73-year-old Alan McNally not...
Truckies may have new place to rest
Truck drivers locked out of the unofficial rest area on The Northern Road may soon have an alternative pit-stop, with Council investigating the possibility...
Pushing for Cooper
Inspirational Penrith athlete Nathan Pentecost will once again take on the enormous challenge of pushing his wheelchair for 100km around the Sydney International Regatta...
Cops roll up their sleeves to help save lives
Blood has been spilled between St Marys and Penrith Local Area Commands as they battle it out in the 2017 Emergency Services Blood Challenge.
The...
Man jailed after unsavoury incidents involving women
A Penrith man who exposed himself to a teenager on a train and stalked a woman in the female toilet block of a local...
Man who posted serious threats online jailed for 18 months
A suspected home-grown terrorist living in Colyton has been sentenced to 18 months jail after making a number of disturbing and violent threats online.
Ciaron...
Turnbull gets work started on next phase of road upgrades
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has visited Orchard Hills to mark the next stage of The Northern Road upgrade.
His visit reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to...
Mum left to pick up the pieces after devastating crash claims her partner
A local mum has lost her partner and been left to raise her three sons alone following a shock car accident last week.
Showing the...
The Week: June 3
Episode 5 of The Week is here! This week Troy Dodds is joined by Emily Newton, Nathan Taylor and Kate Reid to discuss the...
