Man charged over hospital incident
The man shot by police officers at Nepean Hospital last Thursday has been charged.
Just before 4pm on October 4, police from Nepean Police Area...
Rally calls for better NDIS training
Fed up disability workers are calling on the Federal Government to properly invest in training and development.
Over 200 people gathered at The Joan in...
David’s bloody marvellous effort
For Penrith resident David Stanton, donating blood has been a part of his fortnightly routine for as long as he can remember.
454 donations later,...
Mystery death of woman has St Marys link
Police investigating the mysterious death of Nicole Cartwright on Sydney's North Shore have revealed she travelled to St Marys in the days before her...
Offender shoots co-accused in bizarre incident
A man has been shot following an incident on Goldmark Crescent in Cranebrook yesterday.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning a 26-year-old male was...
Giant helping hand
The local Aussie Rules community has banded together to brighten the lives of drought-stricken farmers living more than 400km away.
Headed by the Penrith Giants,...
Woman with unrestrained child in car fails drug test
A woman, who returned a positive roadside drug test, has been fined for travelling with an unrestrained child in her car in Werrington earlier...
Tradies on theft alert
For Werrington resident Jonathon Lees, it was business as usual when the 32-year-old got up before the sun to start his day at work...
Fresh approach for Chamber
New Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce President Simon Gould says he’s excited about the challenges that are ahead for the organisation.
Mr Gould, of Hilary...
Movie night could make a world of difference
Penrith locals are being called upon to unite as a community and make a difference this International Anti-Slavery Day.
Shining the light in the darkness...
Beat the booze this Ocsober
Local residents are being urged to give booze the boot this October in order to help spread the message about one of Australia’s silent...
Man shot by police at Nepean Hospital placed in induced coma
Police have confirmed the 54-year-old man shot by officers at Nepean Hospital yesterday has been placed in an induced coma.
Police opened fire with both...
Man shot by police at Nepean Hospital
Streets around Nepean Hospital have re-opened but the Emergency Room remains closed following a shooting and bomb scare this afternoon.
Just before 4pm today, police...
“I did everything I could”
For Silverdale resident Jarrad Sherlock, a quick trip into town to grab dinner turned into a night he will never forget.
Riding in the passenger...
National Amputee Awareness Week prompts important conversations
Glenmore Park local Cheryl McDonald has a strong message for everyone this National Amputee Awareness Week – “I’m a below the knee amputee but...
Roaring for three decades
For the past 30 years the Lions Club of Emu Plains have roared with success, helping those within the local community who need it...
Home business just clicks
For many years women were faced with a difficult decision – career or kids? Londonderry resident, Grace Leong, is proving this is no longer...
Husar may re-contest seat after all
As Labor scrambles to find a new candidate to contest Lindsay at next year’s Federal Election, sitting MP Emma Husar has hinted her political...
Charges laid after fatal crash
A man has been charged following investigations into Friday night's tragic fatal crash at Orchard Hills.
About 7.40pm on Friday, a Mazda 3 travelling south...
Orchard Hills crash victims named
The pregnant woman killed in last night's horror crash at Orchard Hills has been named as 23-year-old Penrith local Katherine Hoang.
Mrs Hoang's unborn twins...