Popular chicken restaurant Frango to open new local outlet
Frango is expanding its presence in the Penrith LGA.
Stunning Mulgoa ‘trophy home’ released to the market
A stunning property at Mulgoa featuring horse stables and an olive grove has just entered the local real estate market.
Respect for referees must start with players
The pile-on directed at NRL referee Kasey Badger in the wake of last Saturday’s clash between Canterbury and the Wests Tigers must be a line in the sand moment for the game.
IPART delivers verdict on infrastructure contributions for new developments
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released draft reports on the infrastructure contributions that Penrith City Council can levy in the Orchard Hills North and Glenmore Park Stage 3 Precincts.
Western Sydney University announces new Vice-Chancellor
One of the nation’s most esteemed and respected university leaders, Australian constitutional law expert Professor George Williams AO, has been named the next Vice-Chancellor of Western Sydney University.
Penrith being considered for new truckie rest area
Penrith is one of six Local Government Areas being considered for a new rest stop for truck drivers.
Government announces funding for raft of transport projects
The Federal Government has backflipped on a decision to axe funding for Stage 2 of the Mulgoa Road upgrade.
Local and independent news publishers, including The Western Weekender, gather at Port Douglas
Publishers gather to discuss a range of issues impacting newsrooms.
Podcast: 10 Minute Match Day – Panthers v Rabbitohs (NRL Round 9)
Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor get you in the footy mood with our 10 Minute Match Day podcast.
Penrith to host Muscle Car Show at Paceway
After its successful showing in St Marys last year, the HSV Owners Club NSW Muscle Car Show is making its way down the Great Western Highway to Penrith this weekend.
Council sells Old Bathurst Road site for $77 million
There's been a new twist in Penrith City Council's controversial decision to purchase the former 'Rocla' site in Emu Plains three years ago.
Podcast: On The Record – George Rabie
George Rabie talks to us about his extraordinary career in business.
Head’s up: Doctors urge parents to be on alert for concussion in their kids
With winter sport having now kicked off across the state, parents are being reminded to be on the lookout for any signs of a concussion in their child.
Five-year-old boy dies following St Marys crash
A boy has died following a single-vehicle crash at St Marys yesterday.
Podcast: 10 Minute Match Day – Panthers v Cowboys (NRL Round 8)
Get into the footy mood with the only weekly Panthers podcast.
Solemn scenes as ANZAC Day commemorated at Penrith, St Marys
Large crowds have attended ANZAC Day services in Penrith and St Marys this morning.
Nurse who did Penrith proud
Penrith was at the heart of many strong women who played an integral part in World War One by aiding the wounded on the ground and on the sea.
Severe opioid overdoses reported in Penrith
NSW Health has issued a warning regarding severe opioid overdoses in the Penrith area in the last month.
More carers needed in Penrith, Blue Mountains
In the Nepean and Blue Mountains areas, there are currently 1717 children and young people living in out-of-home care.
Catholic Care axes Home Support Program
Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains has revealed plans to axe its home care program.