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First home buyers big winners in Federal Budget

The Federal Government will give first home buyers a helping hand by implementing a range of measures designed to allow them to enter the...

Officer assaulted after spotting man with knives in Penrith CBD

A police officer has been assaulted after a struggle with a man brandishing a knife in the Penrith CBD earlier today. Around Midday today, officers...

Showing care in times when it’s needed most

The beginning of motherhood has become that little bit calmer for some local mums thanks to the kindness of strangers. Community based organisation We All...

From flipping burgers to a business leader

Local McDonald’s licensee, Ian Garton, has been recognised for his 40 years of service with McDonald’s and as a great example of the career...

Making property ‘pop’: Husband and wife team’s new look

One of Penrith’s real estate agencies has gone through a major transformation, ditching the traditional blue for a vibrant pink you can’t miss as...

PRD scoops the pool

PRDnationwide’s Penrith office is celebrating its tremendous success over the past year after picking up a number of awards at the PRDnationwide Annual Gala. The...

The Week Podcast: May 6

The Week is brought to you by Vintage FM and The Western Weekender. This edition is hosted by Troy Dodds, who is joined by Emily...

Angry driver scolded for taking matters into his own hands

A man who intentionally rammed a vehicle off the road in an attempt to get the driver to stop has been slammed by a...

Teens charged over carjacking, kidnapping

Two teenagers are due in court today charged over the alleged carjacking and kidnapping of a man at Penrith last September. An 18-year-old man was...

Brothel owner’s secret room full of drugs and cash

A St Marys brothel owner allegedly found with bus loads of suspected stolen goods, drugs and cash will remain behind bars after being refused...

Brightness in times of heartbreak

A Jordan Springs family’s world was turned upside down after an MRI scan saw their young son, Cameron, urgently admitted to Westmead Children’s Hospital. Dean...

Police launch sexual violence awareness campaign

The NSW Police Force has launched a five-week campaign to raise awareness into the issue of sexual violence. The campaign ‘Sexual assault – it’s a...

Two injured in South Penrith house fire

Two people were injured after a house fire in South Penrith tonight. About 7.45pm this evening, emergency services were called to a house on Bayley...

After 40 years, finally an apology

40 years on from Australia's worst train disaster, an event that shocked the Penrith and Blue Mountains community, the NSW Government has issued a...

Nasty smell forces residents indoors

We’ve all been there; returning home from a day at work or trip away only to be greeted by the smell of rotting food...

Man who tried to meet teen for sex jailed for two years

A man who pleaded guilty to procuring a 14-year-old girl for sex has been sentenced to two years jail. Brett Andrew Slaven, 43, was apprehended...

Council to pull the pin on WSROC relationship

After an association spanning more than 40 years, Penrith City Council will part ways with one of western Sydney’s largest advocacy groups. During Monday night’s...

New recruits join crime fight

Seven newly graduated officers are strengthening the local community after joining Penrith and St Marys Local Area Commands this week. Three new police recruits –...

Social housing residents fear for safety

The “lackadaisical attitude” of the Department of Housing has social housing residents at Torton Place in Penrith fed up. Following a recent suspicious fire in...

Turnbull goes it alone on airport

The Sydney Airport Group has declined the opportunity to build and operate the new Western Sydney Airport (WSA) at Badgerys Creek. It means the Federal...