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Man arrested after bizarre act on motorway

A man has been arrested and charged following calls from the public about a naked male masturbating and filming people’s reactions. At about 2pm on...

Need for tech sees back to school costs soar

The back to school shopping trip is no longer just about pens, pencils and new exercise books. Local parents are forking out thousands of dollars...

Ready to ride: Local couple take on mighty challenge

Taking part in a mammoth 130km bike ride fundraiser is a challenge for anyone, but if you’ve never ridden a bike before it makes...

40 years since rail tragedy shocked a city

A former Police Rescue officer who personally rescued two people from the rubble of the Granville train disaster has reflected on the tragedy 40...

Warnings issued to locals with mercury set to soar in Penrith

Penrith is set to experience two consecutive days with temperatures above 40 degrees, prompting local residents to be careful especially with children and pets. The...

Residents evacuated after cars set alight on Derby Street

25 residents had to be evacuated from a unit block in Penrith this morning after three vehicles were set on fire in the complex's...

Nepean “taken off the grid” for two hours

Nepean Hospital was essentially taken off the grid this morning, unable to take patients presenting via ambulance as pressure on the health facility continues...

Man in serious condition after stabbing

Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was stabbed in Kingswood overnight. Emergency services were called to Wainwright Lane, Kingswood just before 10.30pm following...

Stolen war medals returned

There were tears of joy in Penrith Police Station today (Friday, December 13) as three stolen war medals were restored and returned to their...

Penrith tops whopping 43.4 degrees

Penrith has been served a scorching Friday with temperatures hitting 43.4 degrees just after 2.30pm this afternoon. The temperature is still rising across the area...

Fry-day: Penrith to top 43 degrees

Locals are being warned to stay indoors and keep pets safe with revised forecasts predicting temperatures to reach a scorching 43 degrees in Penrith...

Sports centre granted air-con wish

Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre will no longer have to suffer through the heat with funding secured for air conditioning. Penrith Council will be donating...

Vandal caught on camera pulling down podiatry clinic’s sign

A St Marys family owned podiatry clinic has captured footage of a vandal waving to security cameras before tearing down their sign. Owner of A...

Who are Steve and Sandy? Help solve Penrith’s photo album mystery

Steve and Sandy from Colless Street, Penrith – you’re wanted. Placed in a rare situation, the team at Penrith real estate agency Stanton and Taylor...

Man blames lewd drawing for assault on partner

Christmas Day was anything but jolly for one woman who was attacked by her partner after an argument between the pair turned violent. Dressed in...

The burger that could save a life

It’s rare that a burger could save someone’s life, but Grill’d Penrith is offering that chance with this month’s Local Matters campaign. Teaming up with...

Appeal lodged as Bobby’s fight for justice continues

Bobby Webber’s fight for justice has yet another chapter to play out. A month after Bobby’s abuser was sentenced to a minimum of eight years...

Temperatures set to hit 41 degrees in Penrith today

Temperatures are expected to soar past 40 degrees in Penrith today. It was already close to 26 degrees at 8.30am in Penrith, with the Bureau...

Husar blasts eastern suburbs “elites” as airport debate intensifies

Lindsay MP Emma Husar has re-opened the east versus west debate in a scathing opinion piece in which she says "eastern elites" continue to...

New Year’s Eve tragedy: Toddler killed at Colyton

Tragedy has struck in Colyton on New Year's Eve with a toddler killed in an horrific driveway accident. Just after 7pm on Saturday night, police...