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A $1000 car. A cross-country trip. What could possibly go wrong?
Glenmore Park’s Blues Brothers, Shane Kerr and Jason Chapman, will drive a run-down car across some of Australia’s most arduous roads – all for...
Praise for Wentworth as it opens new Penrith office
The newly renovated and expanded office for Wentworth Community Housing in Penrith was officially opened by Minister for Social Housing, Pru Goward and State...
End of an era as George Rabie shuts up shop after 40 years in...
One of Penrith’s oldest and most successful businesses, Little & Rabie Betta Electrical, is closing its doors at the end of the month.
Owner George...
Emma’s cancer roller coaster is on the up after fresh all-clear
It’s been a whirlwind three years for Cranebrook’s Emma Dunlop after a hairline freckle left her unsure if she would live or die.
Ms Dunlop...
Believing Facebook over science
Sometimes I think people protest or argue purely because they want to get angry about something no matter what it is. I think to...
Safer sleep for our homeless
After months of hard work and tireless fundraising efforts, WestCare Community Services’ 1000 Safe Sleeps project will launch next week.
From Wednesday, March 29, the...
Our dirty little secret
More than a dozen legal brothels are currently operating in the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA).
Penrith has 14 registered brothels operating, seven behind Parramatta...
Graffiti artist given chance to turn life around
A graffiti artist caught defacing a train has finally been brought to justice.
London Fisher, 20, faced Penrith Local Court via video link last Thursday...
Man was carrying knives and a hammer in Penrith
Police have arrested a man at gunpoint after he was walking along streets in Penrith carrying knives and a hammer.
At about 10.30am on Friday,...
Man assaulted after trying to break up argument at Cambridge Gardens
A 44-year-old man from Cranebrook has been robbed and assaulted after attempting to break up an argument.
At about 8.40pm on Friday, March 17, the...
Sisters’ desperate bid to find a cure
Llandilo couple Teressa and Scott Weeks have gone through more heartbreak and pain than any family should have to experience.
Not only did they lose...
Good behaviour bond for driver who hit trick-or-treaters
A learner driver who ploughed into trick-or-treaters at Jordan Springs last year has been handed a good behaviour bond.
A woman, 27, and her eight-year-old...
Shotgun found after men flee police
A loaded sawn-off shotgun was found in a Kingswood park by police officers last night after two males fled from police.
Officers attached to St...
Orchard Hills students come together as one to celebrate Harmony Day
Students at Montgrove College in Orchard Hills are breaking down cultural barriers today (Friday, March 17) as they unite to celebrate Harmony Day.
Organiser Vengie...
Popular markets axed
Just days out from the first Thornton Markets of 2017, unexpected news from Penrith Council has forced the event to close effective immediately.
The news...
Olympic icon may need cash injection to keep its head above water
Penrith Whitewater Stadium is rapidly losing its battle to stay open, with funding for marketing and upgrades decreasing over the last financial year.
General Manager...
Panthers gives back: Club takes up the fight against cancer
Every day 12 Australian women will be diagnosed with cervical or ovarian cancer, and four of those women will sadly die.
To help combat this...
No more chances: Habitual offender to serve jail time
An unlicenced mother-of-six caught driving while banned at North St Marys has been told the “time has finally come” to spend time in the...
Jill gives back to hospital
If you have been to Nepean Hospital in the past eight and a half years, you might recognise the smiling face of volunteer Jill...
Rumour has it this was her best birthday ever
Music superstar Adele has made sure that an Emu Plains mum will never forget her 50th birthday.
Debbie Ritchie-Leishman said she couldn’t believe her eyes,...
