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Friends take on a mighty challenge
One in three people live in poverty but a team of four from Penrith are determined to help change that in any way they...
Teachers to stop work to vote on new pay and conditions
Public school teachers across NSW will attend stop work meetings on Thursday, December 8.
Teachers will be briefed about the details of negotiations for a...
Money stolen in pizza shop robbery
Police from Penrith Local Area Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding the robbery of an Eagle Boys pizza shop overnight.
About 10.30pm last night, two...
Nepean Hospital to undergo major upgrade
A $550 million redevelopment will transform Nepean Hospital and bring a state-of-the-art healthcare facility to the region, NSW Premier Mike Baird and Health Minister...
Dog owner released on bail
The alleged owner of three dogs who mauled a police officer and two others at Penrith on Wednesday night has walked free from court.
Kirk...
Lindsay MP Emma Husar speaks about White Ribbon Day
Two days after her emotional speech in Parliament, Federal Member for Lindsay, Emma Husar, held an afternoon tea to mark White Ribbon Day.
On Wednesday...
Dog owner faces court
The owner of three dogs alleged to have viciously attacked three people, including a police officer, in Penrith last night has faced court.
Kirk Wake,...
War veteran forced to lay on floor as Nepean crisis deepens
The crisis at Nepean Hospital continues to deepen with reports that a 68-year-old Vietnam War veteran was forced to lie in pain on the...
Police officer among three attacked by dogs
A Penrith police officer is set to undergo surgery today after she sustained serious injuries, along with two other people, when they were attacked by...
Greyhound trainer wants evidence thrown out, court hears
A Londonderry greyhound trainer embroiled in the live baiting scandal has had his application to permanently stay the criminal proceedings against him refused.
Zeki Ray...
Community transport visionary retires
It’s the end of an era for Helen Walker after serving the Penrith and Blue Mountains communities for more than 30 years through Great...
Spreading festive cheer to troops
A local community group is spreading festive cheer all over the world by sending gifts to our Australian troops in time for Christmas.
Nepean Wives...
The hidden truth in homelessness stats
There’s an invisible epidemic occurring among homeless women in western Sydney, and it stems from a fear of appearing vulnerable.
Older women are the fastest...
Pair on the run after robbery
Two men are on the run after they robbed a service station last night, armed with a machete and an iron bar.
At about 9pm...
Car park construction begins at station
Construction on the new multi-storey commuter car park at Penrith Train Station began this week, with a 10 month wait until it's complete.
NSW Transport...
Great grandfather Ross Taylor proves you’re never too old to learn
Penrith great grandfather Ross Taylor is proving age is well and truly no barrier when it comes to trying new things.
Last Friday morning the...
Labor focuses on jobs of the future
Newly appointed Shadow Small Business Minister, Senator Katy Gallagher, has had her ear to the ground in Penrith, listening to what she calls the...
Community’s feedback sought on major intersection changes
Local residents will be able to have a direct say in the design of the Jane Street and High Street intersection upgrades along Mulgoa...
Caitlin honoured for being a MATE
Penrith resident Caitlin Monaghan has been presented with a Premier’s Volunteer Recognition certificate for her mentoring at Western Sydney University.
The Premier's Volunteer Recognition Program celebrates...
Police issue appeal after children approached
Police are appealing for public assistance after a seven-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl were approached by a man in Werrington County earlier this week.
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