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Parents step in to stop abduction
A man is being questioned by police after reportedly attempting to kidnap a child from outside a school in Colyton this afternoon.
Exact details remain...
Asthma warning ahead of summer
Asthma sufferers should have their triggers managed before heading outdoors this summer with a specialist at Nepean Hospital warning asthmatics of a difficult season...
Glenmore Park residents want to make a splash
Glenmore Park residents are calling for a water play area for children to be installed in the suburb.
With summer fast approaching, a petition has...
Woman found bound and gagged inside Glenmore Park home
Police believe a Glenmore Park woman was specifically targeted in a bizarre and frightening attack that left her bound and gagged in her home...
Modest but welcome increase to arts funding
A slight increase to funding means Penrith Performing and Visual Arts (PPVA) will continue to entertain the region for years to come.
The PPVA has...
Police investigate service station robbery
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery at a service station in Colyton overnight.
About 10.45pm last night, two men entered a service...
Officers hurt during dramatic arrest
A man is in custody at Penrith Police Station after allegedly assaulting a female police officer in Penrith today.
Around 12.30pm today, police were called...
Premier announces plan to tackle extremism in schools
More counselling and support services will be provided to students in NSW schools and staff will have access to additional training to assist our...
Suspicious fire destroys cars
Police are investigating after four vehicles were destroyed by fire at a unit block at Penrith this morning.
Emergency services were alerted to the fire...
Students to be issued Opal cards
More than 420,000 school students will be provided with an Opal card at the start of the 2016 school year so they can travel...
Who do you slow down for?
Minister for Roads Duncan Gay has asked the Western Sydney Wanderers and their supporters: who do you slow down for?
The NSW Government and Western...
Funding helps close the gap
Local Indigenous children will be given the best possible start in life thanks to the dedicated team at Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services (NCNS).
NCNS...
A new way to train
A new innovative, challenging and systemised business, F45 Training, has arrived in Penrith with the team ready to put locals to the test.
Having been...
Get ready for a spooky knock at the door
Glenmore Park’s streets will be riddled with blood-stained children, ghosts, witches, pumpkins and spider webs this weekend.
The suburb is one of many places across...
Taking mental health at work seriously
Running your own business can be hugely rewarding, but for many small business owners having sole responsibility for the company’s success or failure, cash...
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...
