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Podcast: On The Record – Greg Alexander

Greg Alexander is one of Penrith's best-known sporting exports.

Exclusive: Hydrotherapy pool to close

Locals that rely on hydrotherapy to help manage pain have been left shocked to discover that the Lemongrove hydrotherapy pool will be closed at...

New homes help meet social housing demand

More than 40 new homes have been delivered for St Marys following the completion of a $16.9 million social housing development.

Fixing her broken heart

While for many, February 14 is a day for celebrating love, for thousands of Australian families, the day holds a much more significant meaning. For...

Delivery driver bitten on the leg, buttocks by dog

Police are investigating after a man was attacked by a dog in Glenmore Park.

Youth lead republican push

Support for the Australian Republic Movement is mounting, with young people the driving force. Federal Member for Lindsay Emma Husar visited Western Sydney University with...

Keeping the dream alive: The battle to get young people into their own home

Housing affordability is a key focus of both major parties, but local home hunters say there are broader issues stopping them from getting into the housing market.

Time to give dead a voice

As the popularity of tracing family history increases, more people are going searching to find where loved ones or ancestors are buried. Local councils across...

Man arrested in relation to Londonderry shooting

Police arrested a man earlier today who is allegedly responsible for shooting a man in both his legs at Londonderry last week. Earlier this week,...

Tech brings kids together

While technology has both pros and cons, there is no doubt that one of its positives is the power it has to bring people...

Free doughnuts available at Krispy Kreme this Friday

To celebrate National Doughnut Day, Krispy Kreme Australia is giving away 100,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts for one day only on Friday, June 3.

Police set to make more arrests over St Clair stabbing and home invasion

Police are appealing for public assistance after a stabbing and home invasion in St Clair earlier this year. Detectives from the Nepean Police Area Command...

Cambridge Gardens man charged with multiple weapons offences

A man has been charged with multiple firearms and prohibited weapons offences in Sydney’s west. About 9am yesterday, Wednesday, June 15 , police attached to...

Situation normal after by-election

The status quo is set to remain on Penrith City Council with Labor to retain the East Ward seat vacated by Ben Price and...

Mental health support for Penrith residents impacted by floods

Pressures from the pandemic and compounding trauma from drought, bushfires and now multiple flood events, have taken their toll on many Penrith residents. Wentworth Healthcare,...

Barbering’s hair-raising resurgence

It’s an industry that has experienced significant growth over the past few years and now more young adults are jumping on board the barbering...

Penrith woman scores $4.8 million Lotteries win

A Penrith mother thought she was still dreaming when she was awoken by lottery officials revealing she’d won Division One in 'Set for Life' and will be receiving $20,000 a month for the next 20 years.

In the cold for a cause

The winter weather has hit and while many of us are enjoying our cosy beds and heartwarming dinners, others in the community don’t have...

NSW Health issues meningococcal warning

NSW Health is urging parents and young people to be alert to the symptoms of meningococcal disease and act immediately if they appear.

Safety of kangaroos in question

Ropes Crossing resident Mark Pentecost has had enough of the kangaroo carnage after seeing dozens of needless wildlife deaths. He says the negligence to erect...