Horrors of war never forgotten
The years pass, but the memories rarely fade for those who experienced the bloody realities of war.
Locals will pay their respects to those who...
Cyst on woman’s brain found only after her persistence
When 24-year-old Amy Flack from Jamisontown thought something was wrong with her health, she refused to take ‘no’ for an answer.
Her intuition paid off...
Mayor slams Government’s DA changes
Penrith Councillors have slammed new State Government legislation stripping them of their powers to determine controversial development applications (DAs), claiming the “retrograde step” will...
Heartbreaking moment inspires Nicki’s new hit
Releasing her first single in five years, renowned local performer Nicki Gillis has returned with a bang as she climbs the UK music charts.
Her...
DJ and pollie go head to head in fitness battle to encourage health
Federal Member for Lindsay Emma Husar and radio icon Wayne Willmington are going head to head in a fitness challenge.
The pair aim to lead...
Strong demand for assistance as locals prepare for winter bill shock
This winter will be remembered as a costly season for Penrith residents following an energy price rise on July 1 coupled with consistent cold...
Stepping up to the challenge
Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) firefighters Emily Dal Santo and Gage Pitt are stepping up to help raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease.
On...
The Week: August 12
Troy Dodds is joined by Emily Newton and Kate Reid to discuss the week that was and the week that will be in Penrith...
Go-slow to continue at Wallacia
Frustrated motorists wondering when the speed freeze on Wallacia’s Blaxland Crossing Bridge will be lifted will have to sit tight after a neighbouring council’s...
Truck leaves trail of destruction
A truck has left a trail of devastation and debris along the Great Western Highway, destroying a parked car and crashing into the side...
Man injured in North St Marys house fire
A man has been rescued and a house in North St Marys has been destroyed following a suspicious house fire this morning.
At about 8.45am,...
No sign of driver after truck crash
An investigation has commenced after the driver of truck fled the scene following a crash in Kingswood.
Police and emergency services were called to the...
Council urged to save historic house
Pressure is mounting on Penrith City Council to rescue a historic piece of real estate currently under threat of destruction.
Rodley House, a brick villa...
Bitcoin revolution comes to Penrith
You might have never heard of it before, but Downtown Brooklyn is pushing Penrith into the future by accepting Bitcoin as a payment method...
Brothers to appeal jail sentence over assault
A mother has been left reeling after her two young sons were jailed in a shock determination.
Latrell Isaiah Harvey, 20, and Denzel Harvey, 19,...
25 years of invaluable advice
One of Penrith’s not-for-profit organisations is celebrating a quarter of a century providing expert parenting advice to families in the area.
Tresillian Nepean, located on...
Car crashes into house in “possible domestic violence incident”
A man has been arrested after a car crashed into a home in St Marys this afternoon in what police are describing as a...
Trio guilty of horrifying gang rape
Three men have been found guilty of gang raping a teenage girl at a St Clair house party after footage of the assault was...
Turnbull is on the wrong side of history
Malcolm Turnbull was desperate to be Prime Minister.
So desperate in fact that he stabbed a sitting leader in the back to get the top...
Cash for cans: Container Deposit Scheme a “game changer”
Penrith locals will soon be able to earn cash in exchange for their drink containers with the roll out of the Return and Earn...