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New solution to Penrith’s parking puzzle
More than 100 car spaces above Trade Secret could be re-opened, if Penrith Council approves the development of new ramps in the car park...
Signs of trouble after advertising crackdown
Penrith Council’s recent crackdown on variable message signs (VMS) has been costing local businesses money, according to Peter Rech from Penrith Light and Sound.
Mr...
Kruger doesn’t deserve vile response to immigration comments
As somebody who writes 50-odd opinion columns a year, I understand that criticism, the odd abuse-laden letter and angry phone calls come as part...
Man charged after child sex sting
Detectives from State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad have charged a man after a covert online investigation into child exploitation.
Strike Force Trawler is an...
Driving home an important message
Fusion Western Sydney will host ‘Sleep in Your Car’ for the fourth year, an event that’s run as part of National Homelessness Prevention Week.
To...
Fire damages pharmacy at Werrington County
Detectives will be examining the scene of a fire, which damaged a business at Werrington County this morning.
Emergency services arrived at a shopping centre...
Queen Street upgrades future uncertain
The future of Queen Street is up in the air, now the company contracted for its upgrade has gone into receivership.
Council awarded Hargraves Urban...
TAFE goes live in Penrith
TAFE's newest 'live site' is helping Penrith locals get necessary civil construction experience to get themselves a job.
The site, close to western Sydney developments...
Drunk with five kids in the car: Woman ordered off the roads
A mother who drove drunk with five children in the car has been disqualified from driving for nine months.
Maria Pascualy Apin fronted Penrith Local...
Man banned from JB Hi-Fi
A man who visited a pawn shop to ascertain the best goods to hock then proceeded to steal similar items from JB Hi-Fi has...
‘Poppy Smurf’ retires after 40 years of helping others
He’s delivered 85 babies, survived near-death experiences and pretty much seen it all as far as triumph and tragedy is concerned.
Now, after a 39...
Pre-election education promise questioned
Jordan Spring residents are furious there is still no funding allocated for a primary school, claiming they were told the school would be completed...
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...
