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Labor refers Penrith MP Stuart Ayres to ICAC

Labor has confirmed it has referred Penrith MP Stuart Ayres to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) over a grant to Panthers Leagues Club.

Unique High Street commercial and residential offering hits the market

Space in the first of two buildings aiming to provide more commercial and residential space on High Street has officially entered the market.

Clubs will survive: NRL agrees to recovery plan

The National Rugby League has agreed on a recovery plan with Clubs relating to the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 season.

Roundtable held to discuss Penrith’s night-time economy

Key Penrith business figures have gathered to discuss the city's night-time economy at a roundtable this week.

Vets and pet stores adapt to changing world

While people need to be keeping their distance during the Coronavirus pandemic, they still need to be taking care of their pets.

Podcast: 10 Minute Match Day – Panthers v Rabbitohs (NRL Round 9)

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor get you in the footy mood with our 10 Minute Match Day podcast.

Spike in Coronavirus cases at nursing home

There's now 30 positive Coronavirus cases at Newmarch House nursing home at Caddens, with confirmed cases doubling in a 24 hour period.

Confirmed: Log Cabin returns to Penrith

This is your first glimpse at what the revitalised Log Cabin will look like, with the site's new owners confirming they're pushing ahead with a plan to re-build the iconic hotel.

Teleconference discusses government support for businesses

Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh has hosted a teleconference with local small businesses and the Small Business Minister to discuss the government support available in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elderly shouldn’t become complacent, experts say

With Coronavirus restrictions beginning to lift, experts say it is still important for the 33,000 elderly residents in Penrith to continue self-isolating.

Man charged with murder after sister’s death

Police are investigating the death of a woman in Cambridge Park.

Penrith’s most determined chef pushes ahead with cafe plans post-pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic halted Craig Shanahan's plans.

Mouse numbers rise as weather gets colder

Mouse numbers are on the rise in Penrith.

Council tackles asbestos in St Marys and St Clair

Contaminated land in St Clair and St Marys is set to be remediated after asbestos was discovered.

Man with COVID-19 attended Westfield Penrith

NSW Health has put Penrith shoppers on alert after a man with COVID-19 attended Westfield Penrith last Saturday.

Podcast: Balance the key for Noemie on and off the water

Noemie Fox grew up surrounded by sport, adventure and a love for the outdoors.

Drunk man fell asleep on stranger’s couch

A local magistrate has warned a Glenmore Park man to “stay off the grog” after he mistakenly entered a neighbour’s home drunk and fell...

Coffee Club launches Care Kits to provide essentials to locals stuck at home

The Coffee Club has launched a new initiative, Care Kits, that provide access to home delivered essentials.

Man arrested after spitting on police cars

Police weren’t far away from a man when he allegedly decided to spit on three marked police cars last week. At about 2.45pm on Thursday,...

Panthers call in lawyers over nasty rumours

Penrith has moved to shut down a viscous rumour spreading on social media and through text messages, calling in lawyers to tackle the untrue allegations.