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Teen arrested after trying to rob service station
A 16-year-old boy allegedly attempted to rob two employees at a service station in the early hours of Saturday morning.
At about 12.15am on Saturday,...
Cannabis house found in Werrington
A man has been charged after police uncovered a hydroponic cannabis house in Werrington yesterday.
Just before 7am on Tuesday, officers from North West Metropolitan...
Glenmore Park residents concerned over housing plan
The residents of Wargon Crescent in Glenmore Park are taking on the Padre Pio Parish, who are part of the Diocese of Parramatta.
Many residents,...
Incredible display of mateship
A chance meeting has led not only to a life-long friendship but will give Penrith local Anthony Lobo a new lease on life when...
Funding for vital case worker reinstated
Vulnerable women in the Penrith region will again have access to a domestic violence case worker, now funding has been reinstated for a further...
Zoo will help boost local employment
The new Sydney Zoo, that will be just 20 minutes from Penrith, has committed to allocating 10 per cent of its future workforce to...
Penrith Anglican College to cull kangaroos from its land
A mass grave has been constructed at Penrith Anglican College in Orchard Hills, to hold the bodies of kangaroos that will be culled on...
Exchange program promotes lifelong friendships
Students at local Catholic girls school, Caroline Chisholm, have made friends and exchanged unforgettable memories with girls that live almost 8,000 kilometres away.
16 Japanese...
Weekender nominated for three awards
The Western Weekender has been nominated for Community Newspaper of the Year at the PANPA Newspaper of the Year Awards, which will be held...
Desperate bid to improve domestic violence services in Penrith
Former child soldier-turned international lawyer, Deng Adut, revealed his heartbreaking personal story to a captivated local audience last Thursday night at Penrith Paceway.
Mr Adut...
Investor snaps up key piece of Mulgoa Road real estate
A private investor has beaten others to the punch after he snapped up the large format retail building along Mulgoa Road that currently houses...
Boy hit by car on High Street
Police are investigating after a boy was struck by a car in Penrith this afternoon.
The boy, aged between eight and 12-years-old, was riding his...
Growing business wins top award
After growing the business from the ground up, Goldenfield Growers in Wallacia has been named Produce Grower of the Year at this year’s Sydney...
Glenmore Park man charged by child abuse investigators
A man has been charged after allegedly producing and disseminating child abuse material.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad commenced an investigation...
Teacher refused bail over assault cases
A St Marys school teacher accused of indecently assaulting several students last year has been refused bail.
Matthew Brunel George Thomas, 49, faced Penrith Local...
Checkmates! Students make all the right moves
Students from schools across the Penrith region have come together to compete at the ninth annual Inter Schools Chess Tournament.
The competition saw 11 primary...
Man charged with manslaughter over Emu Plains fire
Police have charged a man with manslaughter after another man died in a fire in Emu Plains last month.
About 1.45am on Friday , June...
Firearms stolen during break-in at Leonay
Police are investigating the theft of four firearms after a break and enter in Leonay this week.
Sometime between 9pm on Wednesday, July 20Â and 5.45am...
Goldfinch won’t contest Council election
EXCLUSIVE
Liberal Councillor Ben Goldfinch has confirmed he won't contest September's Local Government Election.
Penrith Council is one of 81 NSW Councils that will be holding...
Historic church set to house new restaurant
From the north to the south, what’s old could soon be new again, after applications were made to Penrith Council to turn heritage buildings...
