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Business groups, tourism leaders welcome NSW’s roadmap out of lockdown

Business and industry groups are welcoming today's announcement that NSW will reopen its economy to fully vaccinated people from next month.

Cops roll up their sleeves to help save lives

Blood has been spilled between St Marys and Penrith Local Area Commands as they battle it out in the 2017 Emergency Services Blood Challenge. The...

Jamisontown grandfather scores $1.3 million Lotto win

A Jamisontown grandfather admitted he was too mind-boggled from discovering his division one win in Saturday Lotto that he spilt his morning coffee.

Council may block Fernhill cemetery plan

Protection groups have welcomed a Penrith Councillor's probe into the possibility of prohibiting cemeteries within the Mulgoa Valley, amid fears the historic Fernhill site...

West is best: Growing manufacturing business calls Penrith home

An Australian family owned and operated medical products manufacturer has made the move and is now calling Penrith home.

Property Central announces expansion

Two of Penrith's top real estate agencies are becoming one, as Century 21 Mulgoa joins the Property Central family. Property Central Managing Director Lee Waterhouse...

Regional travel returns, but roadmap may be tweaked

Families and friends will be reunited as Aussies start arriving home in time for Christmas, with NSW reaching the November 1 roadmap milestone and restrictions further eased for the double-vaccinated.

Exclusive: News Corp to close Penrith Press office; staff moved to Parramatta

News Corp will close the High Street office of the Penrith Press in a shock move that will see local staff relocated to Parramatta. The...

ScoMo spends morning in Lindsay as unofficial election campaign rolls on

Prime Minister Scott Morrison kicked off another week of campaigning, spending this morning visiting locals and businesses in Lindsay.

Students feel the power as they aim to win Solar Challenge

This year, the 22 member Solar Car team from Western Sydney University (WSU) is ready to win the biannual 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. The...

The gift that keeps costing you: Why you should re-think that Christmas dog or...

Why you shouldn’t give a pet to your kids for Christmas.

Temperatures set to soar in Penrith

Penrith is poised to record its hottest ever September day with temperatures predicted to reach 37 degrees later today. It was 12 degrees at 8am...

Goodbye to a remarkable year: A special message from our Managing Editor

A special Christmas message from our Editor.

Mayor to help spread the word for Luke Priddis Foundation

Disability rights advocate and Penrith Mayor John Thain has been announced as a Luke Priddis Foundation (LPF) ambassador. Board members, including Luke Priddis, congratulated Cr...

33-year-old woman dies after boat tragedy on Nepean River

A woman has died after a boat capsized on the Nepean River in Penrith today.

Young drivers urged to ‘Check It’

According to 2017 Australian Roads data, young people are nearly twice as likely to die in a car crash than their parents. In an effort...

On course for a cause: Relay For Life Charity Golf Day to be held...

Can you beat the pro? Novelty event part of new fundraiser.

Husar renews call for paid domestic violence leave

Paid domestic and family violence leave should be implemented as a matter of urgency, according to Lindsay MP Emma Husar. Ms Husar, who is also...

Heart study could be a game-changer

Nepean Hospital’s Cardiology Research Team has received a prestigious grant from the Heart Foundation to fund a revolutionary and potentially life-saving study.

Radio legend signs new deal with Vintage FM in Penrith

Along with radio legends John Laws and Bob Rogers, Graham Webb is one of the longest serving broadcasters in Australia. On the airwaves for more...