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Police issue warning ahead of music festival

Defqon.1 is back at the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC) this Saturday, September 17, and while it’s only a one day music festival this...

Service station robbed at knifepoint

Police are calling for witnesses after a Penrith service station was robbed at knifepoint last night, with the alleged offender still on the run. At...

New Council takes shape

Less than two days since the polling booths closed, it's safe to say Penrith Council will consist of seven Labor Councillors, and at least...

Man shot dead at St Marys

A man shot dead at St Marys last night was due to get married next weekend, it has been revealed. And police say that the...

Police investigate possible shooting

Investigations are continuing after police received reports that a man had been shot in the neck in Cranebrook last night. It's alleged a 23-year-old man...

Shondelle wants to be the UGLY-est

Far from ugly, the Milestone Hotel in Kingswood’s Shondelle O’Connor is trying to be the best UGLY bartender there can be. 31-year-old Ms O’Connor is...

Council’s class of 2012 says goodbye

Goodbyes are notorious for being difficult, but when you’re saying farewell to 21 years of service like Councillor Jackie Greenow did on Monday night,...

A place to call home

The first residents of the newly built Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) Penrith group houses moved into their new home last week, ready to...

Parking returns to Jane Street after “significant feedback”

Transport for NSW has caved to public pressure and will implement an interim 15 minute parking area on Jane Street near Penrith Station. As reported...

Council Election: 35 candidates contest South Ward

The new airport at Badgerys Creek remains a hot topic in South Ward heading into the Council Election next weekend. Council has kept the airport...

Council Election: Changing dynamics create uncertainty in North Ward

Three of Council’s most experienced campaigners in the shape of John Thain, Kevin Crameri and Ross Fowler are again contesting North Ward at next...

Council Election: East Ward provides smallest number of candidates

There’s still some familiar faces contesting East Ward at next week’s Council Election despite the departure of a veteran independent Councillor. East Ward covers key...

Duo robbed and attacked in Jamisontown

Two men were allegedly robbed on Saturday night in a scary incident in Jamisontown. At about 3.20am on Saturday, August 27, the two men, aged...

Protective father assaulted daughter’s partner

A protective father who assaulted his daughter’s partner thinking she was in danger has been slapped with two good behaviour bonds. Craig Paul Lodding fronted...

Mural turns heads at Nepean High

By plucking the colours of Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School’s surrounds, Bali-based contemporary muralist Brad Eastman, aka Beastman, has created a building-sized...

Transport chaos: No buses this Monday

Bus drivers will walk off the job for 24 hours on Monday, leaving commuters and students to find their own way to work and...

Bassett “solicited political donation” from property developer

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has found that former State Londonderry MP Bart Bassett "knowingly solicited a political donation from a property developer". However,...

Bridge work gets underway

After some menial preparation tasks, the 'heavy lifting' for the Nepean River Green Bridge has finally begun. Seymour Whyte Constructions began to build the piling...

Charges following threats

A former Chapter Vice President of the Rebels OMCG and an associate have been charged with intimidation and firearms offences. Earlier this month, police from...

Labor commits to Nepean Hospital upgrade

The next State Election is three years away but Labor has already signalled it plans to make Nepean Hospital a key issue. Opposition Leader Luke...