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Podcast shows west’s pride
Former McCarthy Catholic College school teacher turned NRL referee Grant Atkins has released a popular podcast series highlighting the incredible achievements of western Sydney...
Husar optimistic about Labor’s chances
Labor candidate Emma Husar says she's "in it to win it" as an epic three month election campaign gets underway ahead of a July...
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,...
Thousands of units planned for Penrith
The face of Penrith is changing, with Penrith Council approving the development of hundreds of units in the CBD in the last two months,...
Labor angry at Mike’s Brookie handout
The State Opposition is accusing Premier Mike Baird of ‘quietly’ funding upgrades to Manly’s Brookvale Oval, and not informing other local grounds such as...
Land of opportunity
Ever wondered what is going on with those large blocks of land around Penrith that sit there, empty and unused?
To move away from Penrith’s...
Walking and cycling boost for Penrith
A $500,000 State Government grant will boost walking and cycling connections in Penrith.
The funding is part of the State Government's $39 million state-wide investment in...
Scott endorsed to contest Lindsay
Fiona Scott has been endorsed to recontest the seat of Lindsay for the Liberal Party at this year's Federal Election.
Ms Scott first contested Lindsay...
Big crowds expected for Dawn Services
Community members from Penrith and St Marys will be well accommodated this year for the annual ANZAC Day Dawn Service.
Members of Penrith RSL Sub-branch...
New stadium still planned for outer west
The State Government still plans to build a new sports venue in outer western Sydney as part of its long-term stadium strategy.
While there's been...
Man’s daily walk to continue
An Emu Plains man charged with break and enter, shoplifting, and goods in custody offences will still have to report daily after his bail...
Man lucky to escape jail time
A disqualified driver who was nabbed behind the wheel three times in less than a month has escaped jail time.
Kalamelu Thompson Aluia, 22, fronted...
River restaurant strip gets green light
A restaurant strip along the Nepean River at Tench Reserve is no longer a pipe dream, now Penrith Council has approved its development.
Three brand...
Win for patients as doctor and pharmacist move under one roof
Penrith residents will now be able to have their health checked and their prescriptions filled all under the one roof.
Blooms The Chemist’s ‘MedClinic’ officially...
Penrith converted into Middle America for new short film
Locals will be able to spot several Penrith locations in an upcoming short film produced by former Werrington local, Pete Ireland.
The 34-year-old grew up...
Council hits government for six
The future of Penrith has been broken down into six key priorities, that Penrith Council will be advocating for ahead of the Federal Election.
On...
Ayres faces biggest test
It is inevitable that the debate surrounding the State Government’s stadium strategy will reach some sort of conclusion in the coming days or weeks.
Compromise...
Vicious road rage incident in Penrith
An alleged road rage incident involved a crowbar and a man punching another man numerous times in Penrith last week.
At about 8pm on Wednesday,...
Panthers treat NADO to a night at the footy
Panthers have treated 50 deserving people to an experience they’ll never forget with a special night out at the footy.
Last Saturday evening four Nepean...
New opera company set to hit a high note
Get a taste for the future of opera in western Sydney, as the newly formed Western Sydney Opera company treats Penrith to their first...
