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St Marys Spring Festival cancelled
The annual St Marys Spring Festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing streetscape works on Queen Street.
The Festival has run for more than...
Greyhound ban continues to divide opinions
The fallout from NSW Premier Mike Baird's announcement that greyhound racing will be banned as of July 1, 2017, continues to rattle those with...
St Marys restaurant robbed
Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a restaurant in St Marys overnight.
Just before 11.15pm, a man approached a restaurant on...
Foot health in focus during National Diabetes Week
National Diabetes Week is back next week, July 10 to 16, with the campaign aimed at educating Australians on the risk factors of type...
Two real dummies: Duo to face court
Two men are due to appear in court this month for alleged malicious damage in the Penrith Westfield car park.
At about 8.30pm on Monday,...
Replica pistol found in man’s pants
A man will appear in court today after being charged with possessing a firearm in a shopping centre at St Marys.
About 2.30pm yesterday, three...
Community gets behind brave Bobby
A Gala Ball will be held for Werrington County toddler Bobby Webber next month, as he continues the fight of his life despite doctors...
Howard’s battlers have been lost
When both Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten made unscheduled visits to the Lindsay electorate last Saturday, it was evident that something quite extraordinary and...
Inspiring our leaders of the future
It’s young women like 16-year-old Courtney Toon that you want to see strive to excel and never give up on their dreams – no...
Scott loses Lindsay: Seat falls to Labor
Fiona Scott has dramatically lost the seat of Lindsay with Labor candidate Emma Husar claiming victory a short time ago.
Earlier both Ms Scott and...
Polling booths close across Lindsay
Voting in the Federal Election has concluded with polling booths across Lindsay closing a short time ago.
Votes are now starting to be counted with...
Properties evacuated following Cambridge Gardens fire
Police are investigating following a house fire in Cambridge Gardens this morning.
About 9.40am this morning, emergency services were called to Newham Drive, Cambridge Gardens,...
Man in critical condition after being shot in Erskine Park
Police have launched an investigation after a man was shot in Erskine Park tonight.
Just before 9pm, emergency services were called to a house on...
Cornish aims for disruption
Independent Candidate Marcus Cornish may be a one-man-band, but he's certainly making plenty of noise.
The controversial Penrith City Councillor, who came to the community's...
Still running: Community event saved
Over 300 people that take part in Penrith Lakes Parkrun are celebrating after confirmation the event is here to stay.
The weekly 5km run, held...
Pub crawl antics cost man plenty of cash
An intoxicated man who caused traffic mayhem along Penrith’s main street has been slugged a hefty fine and ordered to enter into supervised good...
A question of trust and integrity
This is probably one of the most difficult pre-election columns I’ve ever written.
Difficult because it is impossible to say there’s been a clear winner...
Important medical equipment goes missing
Police are seeking public assistance after a bag containing a life-saving insulin pump belonging to a 15-year-old boy was likely stolen last night.
About 6.55pm today...
Labor pushes case for Nepean upgrade
Shadow NSW Treasurer Ryan Park joined the Federal Election campaign trail today, meeting with Lindsay's Labor candidate Emma Husar to discuss much-needed upgrades to Nepean...
Tench Reserve makeover announced by Liberals
Tench Reserve will be transformed into a brand new recreational precinct if the Liberal Party win government on Saturday.
$5 million will facilitate the upgrade...