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Vegan activists want their voice to be heard in Penrith

Local vegan activists want their voice to be heard despite Council’s tough stance

Our quest to find Penrith’s best hot chocolate

When it comes to comfort, it doesn’t get much better than a delicious hot chocolate in winter. Luckily, some of the best can be found right here in Penrith.

Decade of knitting

Penrith’s Wrap with Love Knit-In group celebrated their 10 year anniversary of knitting and crocheting wraps for local and international communities in need at...

Council confirms plan to sell former Rocla site it purchased just two years ago

Penrith City Council will sell a site on Old Bathurst Road it purchased just two years ago.

Electronic Waste Drop Off Day returns

Grab your old, broken and unwanted electrical items and bring them down to Jamison Park for Council’s Electronic Waste Drop Off Day. Electrical waste can...

Penrith joins the search for answers

Over 500 locals will be taking to the streets of Penrith this weekend to ‘Walk 4 William’. Missing toddler William Tyrrell disappeared from his grandmother’s...

Plenty of love to give: Couple reflects on Foster Care decision

Erskine Park couple Felicity and Adam Moreau always knew they had a lot of love to give, but when having their own family wasn't...

Krispy Kreme prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in Penrith

It's been 20 years since we lined up hours for doughnuts to celebrate the arrival of Krispy Kreme in Penrith.

Frustrated businesses pull their hair out over lack of CBD parking

Local hair salon owner Isabel Vella says a lack of all day Penrith CBD parking is affecting her business, as staff and clients cop hefty fines.

“Intensified competition”: Seller’s market remains as spring arrives

As real estate's busiest time of the year arrives, a seller's market remains in place.

Emergency Alert issued for Castlereagh fire

An out of control bush fire is currently burning in Castlereagh, with emergency crews working desperately to contain it.

Accused killer Prince Fahnbulleh back in court over St Clair stabbing

A man accused of murder has had his case return to court.

Man’s Glenmore Park house party takes bizarre twist

A 44-year-old has been charged after committing multiple offences involving drugs, a firearm, sexual touching and an assault at his own house party earlier this week.

Penrith’s HSC high achievers reflect on top results

HSC results have officially been released, and once again some of the state’s top achievers are right here in Penrith.

Wayward trolleys impounded in blitz

Penrith City Council has joined other Councils from across western Sydney to rid the suburbs of unsightly abandoned shopping trolleys.

Transport delays, power outages: Aftermath of night’s wild winds

Local residents are surveying the damage this morning after wild winds ripped through Sydney early this morning, with Penrith in the firing line.

Indigenous Affairs Minister says hearing direct from communities is critical to solving issues

Almost half a million dollars in funding will be allocated in Lindsay to a program that aims to improve life outcomes for Indigenous people in the local area.

Council endorses appointment of new PP&VA Directors

Penrith City Councillors have tonight approved the appointment of four new members to the Penrith Performing and Visual Arts Ltd Board.

2019 in Review: November

A jersey revolution, sex tape scandal takes a twist and the Panthers add a new recruit.

2023 In Review – January: Holiday tragedy, Critter declares he’s out

From a Gold Coast tragedy to an horrific murder, January 2023 delivered a heartbreaking start to the year.