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Bradbury shocked by terror attacks
Former Lindsay MP David Bradbury has labelled the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, that killed more than 130 people and injured many more, as...
March for melanoma in March
For the first time in Penrith, locals can head to Jamison Park to raise money for melanoma research.
Host of ‘March for Melanoma’, Debbie Henry,...
Husar, Beaton to contest Labor preselection for Lindsay
Labor will go to a preselection battle to decide a candidate to take on sitting Liberal MP Fiona Scott at next year’s Federal Election.
Ross...
New book to help understanding of mental health
One local crusader is creating the gift that keeps on giving, but she needs your help.
Passionate writer Celeste Cannell is creating a children’s picture...
Arrests over Colyton armed robbery
Police have charged a teenage boy with armed robbery and an adult male with firearm offences after executing a search warrant.
Investigators from the Metropolitan Robbery Unit...
‘Bound and gagged’ woman charged
The story of a Glenmore Park woman who was allegedly tied up and assaulted in her home earlier this month has taken a dramatic...
Students show care for others this Christmas
For over 15 years Penrith Anglican College students and teachers have rallied together to help support the less fortunate during Christmas, and it isn't...
A very Weekender wedding
I’ve been called a lot of things (‘triple chinned turnip’ is my most recent favourite), but until around 4pm this afternoon, I’ve never been...
Veronica’s new car comes at perfect time
After three months and 28,000 competition entries, one lucky woman is now the proud owner of a brand new 2015 Toyota Kluger.
On Tuesday, Veronica...
Clogged roads frustrate locals
Many Penrith residents face long daily commutes of over two hours each day even if they work in other parts of western Sydney.
The surprise...
Little collectibles, big passion
Jenny Wainwright and her two kids, Thomas, 4, and Thalia, 2, could almost be Australia’s biggest fan of Sylvanian Families.
The Emu Plains family have...
Don’t dart away from the challenge
Cancer Council NSW will hit the bullseye later this month with its annual Darts Challenge fundraiser.
The fundraiser was created to help continue the conversation...
Community ignorant on public transport
For the disabled and vision impaired, catching public transport is challenging enough.
What makes it harder is a lack of accessibility buses, a three hour...
Bowls, food and fun at Men of League event
Fancy a game of lawn bowls with some footy legends whilst raising some funds for charity?
Well, Men of League Penrith has you covered with...
Labor closer to finding candidate to take on Fiona Scott
Mystery still surrounds who the Lindsay Labor candidate will be for next year’s Federal Election, but the picture will be made clearer within days...
Surround yourself with A+ staff
I am a big believer that hiring the right staff is a very important part of the overall formula for business success. They are...
Recognised for work in siege aftermath
The dramatic siege in Sydney’s Martin Place in December last year had a traumatic impact on the hostages, families, police and paramedics involved.
The 16...
Speaking to win
Four winners have been crowned from 22 schools across the region, in the Penrith Valley Public Speaking Competition.
On Monday, 24 students battled it out...
Team Spaceballs is ready to race
Penrith has its very own entry into this year’s Red Bull Billy Cart race.
The team, known as Team Spaceballs, is made up of four...
We will never forget
At 11am, on the 11th day of the 11th month, communities across Australia sound the ‘Last Post’ for Remembrance Day.
The service is to commemorate...
