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Council rates likely to increase

Will you pay just over $1 per week to increase Council’s services in your area? Residents could see their rates increase an extra $55 in...

More than just work experience

Students from West Wyalong High School in country NSW spent time in Penrith last week, undertaking work experience at various businesses including The Western...

Funding windfall for local schools

Jamison High School’s 1050 students are just a fraction of local kids who will benefit from increased funding from the State Government. In 2016, schools...

Heartless thieves steal precious memories

Just after lunch last Friday, 76-year-old Betty Coleman left her Leonay home for lawn bowls practice. When she returned later that afternoon, it was obvious...

Penrith to feature on hit TV show

Penrith will feature in a new episode of Channel Seven's 'Sydney Weekender', thanks to a partnership with the NSW Government to promote the exciting...

Cupcake discount for local women

Mrs C's Cupcakes will be giving back to the women of Penrith when they take part in Kyle and Jackie O's equal pay day...

St Marys couple named Grandparents of the Year

Local residents Marjorie and Graham Elphick have been named the NSW Grandparents of the Year. NSW Minister for Ageing John Ajaka today awarded the NSW...

Dedicated to helping others

Emu Plains volunteer Steven Green said it's a pretty amazing feeling to be recognised for his effort and time after he clocked up 12...

Mother’s heartbreaking story aims to raise still birth awareness

It’s the pain that no one wants to talk about let alone go through, but Cranebrook resident Amanda Kirk bravely told her story at...

Girls can join Movember fun too

The ‘Movember’ phenomenon has been strongly focused on men, but now there’s a chance for women to get involved too. ‘MOVE’ is a new way...

Doctors wary of cannabis plan

A local doctor has warned of medicinal cannabis misuse after State and Federal Governments announced they will look to legally grow the drug. The NSW...

Kelly believes noise will be key airport issue

Former Lindsay MP Jackie Kelly still believes aircraft noise will be a significant issue for Penrith once the new airport at Badgerys Creek opens...

Fitting tribute to a Penrith icon

An incredible book detailing the life of former Mayor and State Member for Penrith, the late Ron Mulock, has shed light on a man...

Blair’s wearing a smile after winning t-shirt comp

Glenmore Park resident Blair Sayer is celebrating after he won a national competition when he designed his own logo that will eventually be printed...

Schools focus on sustainability

Three local High Schools will start sustainability projects with funding they received after attending this year’s Schools for Sustainability event. Schools for Sustainability is a...

Badgerys Creek draft EIS released

The long-awaited draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek was released earlier today. Early indications are that there are...

Prime Minister takes train to Penrith

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made his first visit to Lindsay since becoming Prime Minister last month. Mr Turnbull caught a train to Penrith with...

Men charged over horrifying gang rape

Four men and a teenage boy have been arrested in relation to the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl at a party earlier...

You’re never too old to have fun

Billy carts may have been pushed aside over the decades in favour of video games, iPads and phones, but you’re never too old to...

Making their Marc on Penrith

It’s already played a role in changing the cafe culture of Penrith, now Henri Marc is ready for its next challenge. After two years of...