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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.

Tributes flow for teen killed in tragic car crash

A family has been left devastated after a teenage boy was killed in a car accident at Cranebrook on Monday afternoon. 17-year-old Kieren Birks died...

“I haven’t done anything wrong”: Premier refuses to stand down

It's been a dramatic day at ICAC - after the Premier dropped a major bombshell.

Child approached in Jordan Springs

Police are appealing for information after a child was approached in Jordan Springs yesterday. About 5.20pm on Thursday, a nine-year-old boy was outside a home on...

Upgraded memorial completed in time for Remembrance Day next Wednesday

A National Servicemen memorial at Victoria Park in St Marys has received a much-needed facelift just in time for Remembrance Day.

Important services secure under Labor

Local women experiencing domestic violence, family breakdown, sexual assault and discrimination would not lose current legal services under a Labor Government. Penrith Women’s Health Centre...

Police continue investigations into jewellery thief

Police release footage in hunt for jewellery thief.

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...

Woman who decapitated mother was a horror movie buff, court hears

Jurors on the opening day of the trial of Jessica Camilleri have heard the 27-year-old was a horror movie buff and had a history of threatening decapitation.

Police discover man has been missing since April incident

A critical incident investigation has been launched following the disappearance of a man following a pursuit in Penrith. On Friday, April 24, police attempted to...

Testing clinics to remain open over the holidays

New case highlights need for more testing.

New in blue: Four new officers start work at St Marys

Over 200 new police officers are on the beat across New South Wales, and four of them are making their mark in St Marys. One...

Councillor’s bold plan to relocate famous Sydney Markets

A bold suggestion to relocate Flemington’s Sydney Markets to Londonderry has been hosed down, but expansion in the Aerotropolis is being explored.

Police issue warning ahead of music festival

Defqon.1 is back at the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC) this Saturday, September 17, and while it’s only a one day music festival this...