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Funding to help drug addicted mothers-to-be
Pregnant women across the Nepean region battling drug addiction will have more help to get clean after the announcement of $1.7 million in funding...
Thanks for another great year
Friday marks the final edition of the Weekender for 2016, bringing the curtain down on an incredibly busy year for the region.
It was a year...
Emotional scenes as long serving police officer is farewelled by St Marys colleagues
It was a bittersweet farewell for Senior Constable Mark Elliott, saying goodbye to a long and prosperous career with the NSW Police Force spanning...
Property market has a few unknowns ahead of 2017
With so much talk about the property market in 2016, all eyes are on 2017 and what it will bring.
Sales Manager at PRD Nationwide...
More parking available in Thornton
More than 200 extra parking spaces are now available to commuters in Thornton estate, North Penrith.
Penrith Council has temporarily removed 4-hour and 2-hour parking...
Emu Plains Prison expansion plans dumped
The proposed expansion of Emu Plains Correctional Centre will not be progressing, Minister for Correctional Services, David Elliott, announced today.
"I have today (Tuesday, December...
Cartwright’s former partner faces court
The former flame of Panthers rugby league star Bryce Cartwright will apply to have her charges thrown out on mental health grounds, Penrith Local...
The year that was: How 2016 unfolded in Penrith
The Weekender has produced thousands of stories across its print and digital forms this year. Here's how 2016 unfolded...
JANUARY
Proposed changes to the Opal ticketing...
Man charged after station rampage
A man has been charged after allegedly damaging property, assaulting a man and intimidating train staff at Penrith yesterday.
About 12pm on Sunday, a 24-year-old...
Board games make a comeback
It’s time to brush off those old boxes of Backgammon and Monopoly and sit down with your friends and family for Games Day this...
Man charged with raft of offences are firearm discovery
A man has been charged with firearm and domestic violence offences after an incident in the Penrith area on Thursday.
On Thursday, December 15, police...
Basketball court causes chaos in Jordan Springs
Jordan Springs resident Graham Hunt has had enough of the all-hours basketball court that’s been placed outside his bedroom window on Greenwood Parkway for...
Celebrating a special Nanna
Christmas has come early for one deserving Nanna, Julie Albury, who has been recognised for her dedication to the community.
For the past three and...
Crameri demands safety upgrade
Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri has asked for an urgent report from Council to investigate getting two right hand turning lanes along The Northern Road...
Man assaulted after trying to break up domestic dispute
A man who assaulted a good Samaritan who tried to intervene in a domestic dispute will spend Christmas behind bars.
Michael Morris, 21, appeared before...
Man told to stop exposing himself at traffic lights
A man who exposed himself at a set of traffic lights has been slapped with a hefty fine.
Sakmann Dith faced Penrith Local Court last...
Sneaky Christmas treats should be off pets’ wish list
Chocolate treats, pork crackling and nutmeg will be making an appearance at most tables this Christmas, but while our stomachs might enjoy these delicious...
New recruits ready to serve
Four fresh-faced recruits have just finished their first week on the job at St Marys Local Area Command.
Officers Craig Turner, Leigh Jamieson, Jordana McLaurin-Smith...
Woman fights back after man breaks in to her Kingswood home
Police are appealing for witnesses after an aggravated break and enter at Kingswood yesterday.
About 10.45am on Tuesday, a woman, aged in her 60s, was...
Werrington family shocked after finding snake in garage
Werrington resident Ruth Meadows was stunned when she found an unwanted guest in her garage last Sunday.
Tucked inside seeking shelter from the heat was...
