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The gift of shopping locally: Last minute Penrith present ideas
For some, buying Christmas presents is no easy feat. By this point, panic has likely set in – what do you buy for someone who has everything, or someone who says they want nothing at all? Luckily, there are a host of last-minute gift options right on our doorstep.
Taxi driver assaulted after passengers refuse to pay
Investigations are continuing following an incident that involved two males and a taxi driver after the offenders failed to pay.
On Saturday, January 12 at...
Nepean Private Hospital, HCF fail to reach new funding agreement
A breakdown of negotiations between a major health insurer and healthcare provider means that some Penrith patients will face higher out-of-pocket expenses from February next year.
Liberal Party confirms Londonderry candidate
The Liberal Party has finally confirmed its candidate for Londonderry at the upcoming State Election with local business owner Belinda Hill to take on...
Festival aims to bring wellness to the west
Wellness means something different to everyone – staying fit, eating healthy, or even maintaining a self-care routine at home. This March, a new festival coming to Panthers will be wrapping it all up in one place.
Mums on the run
For mums, dedicating your life to your children can take quite a toll on both your body and your friendships.
One simple initiative, Running Mums...
Kingswood nursing students guaranteed future work
TAFE NSW Kingswood has partnered with Australia’s largest private hospital operator to help build western Sydney’s future nursing workforce.
Riding to raise awareness
After losing his best friend to suicide, Penrith resident Jason Kennedy has made it his mission to spread one very important message – it’s...
High Street going up: Plan revealed for expanded retail offering in Penrith CBD
The retail offering in Penrith may be expanding if a Development Application worth $1.9 million gets approved by Penrith City Council.
Man charged with sexually abusing six-year-old relative
A man will face court today charged over the alleged sexual abuse of a young relative earlier this month.
Detectives from the Child Abuse and...
Appeal to locate missing Colyton teenager
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from Sydney’s west.
Natasha Gower, aged 14, was last seen leaving a home in...
Call to fix dangerous intersection
Londonderry residents are calling on authorities to fix a notorious accident spot in the local area before more lives are lost.
Robert Smith to be released on parole, banned from Penrith LGA
The stepfather of Kiesha Weippart, who was killed in 2010, will be released from prison as early as next month, and faces a ban from the Penrith Local Government Area.
Panthers Group in powerhouse position for strong future
Brian Fletcher reveals why doubts over the future of Panthers are unfounded.
Jimmy saves the day! Best last-minute Mother’s Day gifts for all you procrastinators out...
As our calendar pages turn at a rapid rate and the important dates edge nearer, May 14 is one you simply wouldn’t want to forget.
Morrison announces election sweetener for first home buyers
First home buyers are set for a significant leg up with a new initiative from the Coalition to slash the size of a home loan deposit.
The huge pizza that has people from all over Sydney flocking to St Marys
Certified Pizza Bar in St Marys has launched what might just be Australia’s biggest round pizza.
Community rallies behind injured dogs
The Penrith community is rallying behind two dogs who continue to fight for life after a brutal attack yesterday.
Bundy and Kujo have had multiple...
Ava gets the chop for charity: How you can help
After growing out her hair for three years, eight-year-old Ava Fowler has gotten the big chop, making a sizeable donation to Wigs 4 Kids.
Debt repayment threshold lowered
Graduates will have to start paying back student loans when they earn $45,000.
