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Sandbags available as Penrith prepares for downpour
Local residents can pick up sandbags from Jamison Park as preparations continue for heavy rain in the coming days.
Pets at greater risk during holiday period
With the festive season and summer well underway, pet owners are being encouraged to keep a closer eye on their furry family members to...
Battle for Luddenham: Don’t let our town die a slow death
Luddenham residents are fighting a possible plan that would stop future houses being built in the historic town.
Lauren Hickson’s killer fails in parole bid
Lauren Hickson's murderer will remain behind bars until at least March after his parole case was adjourned again this morning.
Lauren was only four-years-old when...
Cruise revival is on as bookings flow in
Local cruise lovers are wasting no time in booking their next holiday on the open seas after the Federal Government announced that cruising could resume in Australia from April 17.
Python found during graffiti arrest
Police have arrested and charged an alleged prolific graffiti vandal after a search warrant in Penrith.
In November 2017, police attached to Transport Action Group...
Scotty from Marketing and Albo from Advertising begin the big sell
After the shock of the 2019 election, it would have surprised nobody if Labor went through complete generational change as 2022 approached.
On The Record: Ross Hutchison
Lovable Penrith character Ross Hutchison talks about his life as a dancer, entertainer, teacher, radio presenter, harness racing driver and fundraiser.
He tells us how...
Greens hoping to build on 2019 swing in Lindsay
Pieter-Joris Morssink thinks that it’s time for “practical and progressive politics” in Lindsay.
Shotgun found after men flee police
A loaded sawn-off shotgun was found in a Kingswood park by police officers last night after two males fled from police.
Officers attached to St...
The great myths of election campaigns
Nothing brings out hypocrisy, misunderstanding and total ignorance like an election campaign.
Penrith Paceway legend Max Laughton passes away
Penrith harness racing icon Max Laughton has passed away.
Mr Laughton was one of the founding fathers of the Penrith Harness Racing Club in the...
ALP to form government; Lindsay stays Liberal at Federal Election
The Coalition has lost government, with Anthony Albanese to become Prime Minister.
Why Turnbull should stay in top job
The only thing as certain as Winx winning her 25th straight race on Saturday was Malcolm Turnbull’s 30th consecutive Newspoll defeat on Monday.
But here’s...
Loaded rifle, pistol and knuckle dusters found during search of car
Two men have been charged after possessing prohibited weapons in Emu Plains.
An hour with Gus (sort of)
Like a scene out of a US medical drama where delicate open heart surgery was being performed, there was four of us hovered over...
The final skate: End of an era as Penrith Ice Palace closes for good
After 22 years, Penrith has lost its one and only palace.
Architect appointed as new school at Jordan Springs becomes closer to reality
Concept designs for the new Jordan Springs Primary School have been released and an architect for the project has been appointed.
The State Government has...
Change to COVID protocols as cases spike in NSW
NSW Health has revised the COVID-19 reinfection period from 12 weeks down to four weeks effective from this week, as the virus continues to run rampant across the state.
Man stabbed during brawl at St Marys
Police are investigating after a brawl at St Marys this morning during which a man was stabbed.
About 1.30am today, emergency services were called to...
