Ride sharing service exclusive to women launches in Penrith

For many women, riding alone in a car with a male stranger can trigger feelings of anxiety and discomfort. But Shebah, a female-only ride sharing...

Police make second arrest in child sex investigation

Detectives investigating the allegedly horrific, historical abuse of children in a local boys' home, have made a second arrest interstate. Strike Force Eckersley was established...

Hadley Park to be listed on Heritage Register

Hadley Park, one of the oldest farming estates in Australia, will be listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, Minister for Heritage Gabrielle Upton...

Ann’s community dedication honoured

With the help of Vintage FM staff, Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres left Ann Willmington completely stunned with a Community Service Award for her...

Get a taste of Uber Eats from today

Uber Eats will officially launch today across restaurants in and around Penrith. Jodie Auster, Uber Eats General Manager Australia and New Zealand, said they were...

Queen no more: Foundation founder quits

The Queen of Hearts Community Foundation has found itself a little heartbroken following the resignation of its founder and CEO, Michele Ellery. Queen Of Hearts...

And they’re off: Council by-election ballot drawn

The candidates for the upcoming Penrith City Council by-election in the South and East Wards have discovered their crucial ballot paper positions today. Over the...

Mulgoa property sells for $3.5 million

The sale of a $3.5 million property in Mulgoa has local real estate agent Andrew Reeves smiling from ear to ear and proves that...

Fitness 4 Autism returns to Jamison Park

It’s almost time to put on your joggers and deck yourself out in all things blue, as Fitness 4 Autism returns to Jamison Park...

Lock up your boss!

Seeing your boss behind bars in a jail cell is something many of us have dreamed about. Penrith PCYC is making dreams come true, encouraging...

Man arrested over Penrith stabbing

Witnesses have helped local police arrest and charge a man following a serious stabbing that occurred on Monday. Police were called to an address on...

Library still popular despite tech boom

As the Internet has increasingly become a necessity in day to day life, providing instant access to information, some might believe that physical libraries...

Why Turnbull should stay in top job

The only thing as certain as Winx winning her 25th straight race on Saturday was Malcolm Turnbull’s 30th consecutive Newspoll defeat on Monday. But here’s...

EXCLUSIVE: Liberals name Council candidates

Brian Cartwright and Belinda Hill have been endorsed as the Liberal Party's candidates for the upcoming Penrith City Council by-election. The Weekender can exclusively reveal...

Cornish calls for solar power to be mandatory in Penrith

With new homes popping up left, right and centre, one Councillor believes solar power is the key to reducing the stress on Penrith’s growing...

Local grandmother wins $2.7 million Keno jackpot

A 68-year-old grandmother from Berkshire Park has won a $2.7 million Keno jackpot at St Marys Leagues Club. The calm winner, who wishes to keep...

Nepean Rowing Club to celebrate 90th birthday

The Nepean Rowing Club will launch a new book next week to celebrate its 90th birthday. Titled Ninety on the Nepean, the book will launch...

The Haven to provide 7,000 nights of safety for victims of domestic violence

With Penrith in the grips of a domestic violence epidemic, the opening of ‘The Haven’ couldn’t come soon enough. The Haven will be a refuge...

From Glenmore Park to LA: World stage calls for Ivy

Chances are when you turned on the radio last year, you were greeted with the voice of Jessica Mauboy belting out her number one...

Ready to Relay: Major fundraiser returns

Even though Kingswood’s Karen Cutts said a final goodbye to her father last year, she is still determined to play a part in finding...