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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...
Man robbed at knifepoint in St Marys
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an armed robbery in St Marys this morning.
About 9.30am, a 25-year-old man returned to his...
Police inspect heavy vehicles following crash
An inoperable airbag and loose driver’s seat were among the defects discovered during a heavy vehicle compliance operation today.
About 6.30am, officers from the Heavy...
Woman’s car stolen at knifepoint
A woman has been left shaken after a man stole her car at knifepoint from the driveway of her St Clair home.
The 40-year-old woman stopped...
New in blue: Four new officers start work at St Marys
Over 200 new police officers are on the beat across New South Wales, and four of them are making their mark in St Marys.
One...
Fire tears through South Penrith home
Fire crews will remain on the scene for most of the afternoon after a house in South Penrith went up in flames earlier today.
The...
