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Enough is enough: Time for talk is over
A local group of women rallied for the rights of domestic violence victims outside Penrith Court this week, declaring ‘enough is enough’.
Organiser Jodie Diehm,...
New State Government initiative aimed at helping women succeed in business
Women possess many skills that allow them to be successful business owners but of the estimated 800,000 small businesses in NSW, only a third are run by women.
Australia has a new PM, Scott Morrison
Another one bites the dust as history repeats itself with Scott Morrison ending up in the top spot.
Mr Morrison is now Australia’s 30th Prime...
Saints opens new sports bar, event centre
St Marys Rugby League Club is celebrating 40 years this year and is looking better than ever.
Drivers urged to be extra careful after spate of roo crashes
Police are urging drivers to slow down with a plethora of kangaroos spotted on local roads.
Kangaroos are being euthanised on a daily basis after...
Santa locks in date for Westfield arrival
Kids will be able to whisper their Christmas wishes direct to Santa this year with no restrictions attached to the beloved tradition for the first time since 2019.
Lions donate new medical technology to Nepean Hospital
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Nepean Hospital recently received a significant donation that is set to have a huge impact on the...
“Holy sh*t! This is amazing!” Man’s stunning reaction to $53 million Powerball win
A Penrith dad has been revealed as the mystery Sydney winner who scored a slice of the record-breaking $160 million Powerball draw.
Man charged over day spa robbery
A man has been charged following an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, September 6 at Insignia Hair and Day Spa on York Road...
Major delays on rail network following incident at Kingswood
The rail network is in chaos this morning following an incident at Kingswood that has essentially shut down the T1 Western and Blue Mountains Lines.
Gingerbread village to highlight festive fun in Penrith
Penrith is about to receive a giant gingerbread village complete with local locations that include Panthers Stadium, High Street, Penrith’s giant Christmas tree and...
‘Santa George’ is lighting up his Colyton home for the final time
Christmas lights are a highlight of every holiday season but the big man behind a dazzling local display is retiring after 21 years.
Queen of Hearts confirms closure
The Queen of Hearts Foundation board has declined a proposal to continue the organisation under a revised business plan because it would not ensure...
Cut the stress and get your gifts wrapped by experts – and donate to...
For many, it’s not purchasing gifts that provides the most grief at Christmas – it’s wrapping them. Luckily, volunteers from Our Community Cares are here to help.
Santa reveals what kids are asking for this Christmas
Santa has been checking his list twice as hundreds of Penrith's tiniest residents eagerly line up for photos at Westfield Penrith.
Santa revealed what locals...
Five Penrith restaurants to consider for your next date night
A romantic night out has to include a great meal, and there's plenty of awesome restaurants for date nights in Penrith.
Man in critical condition following Penrith brawl
A man is in a critical condition following a brawl at Penrith early this morning.
Just before 1.30am today, police were called to the car...
Penrith’s High Street cinemas: 30 years since final curtain fell
It’s 30 years this week since the Hayden Cinemas on High Street in Penrith closed for the final time.
Expo to give mature aged workers a boost
As our population ages, more residents are needing to work for longer. That’s why the IRT Foundation and the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce...
Supporting Penrith women with fertility treatment rebate
In an Australian first, women who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 rebate...
