Desmond still sheds tears for those who never came home
For 31 years, warrant officer Desmond Harper served in the Royal Australian Navy, signing the dotted line when he was just 17-years-old.
Now at age...
Exercise service on the move
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia's exercise service NeuroMoves has moved into a bigger and better location at Penrith YMCA.
With the official opening last week, Business...
We must always remember them
Reading through the pages of old editions of the Nepean Times this past week, the bluntness of war really hit home.
Without the Internet, social...
Safety concerns surround Judges Car Park
Safety concerns over the state of Judges Car Park have resurfaced, with Councillor Mark Davies requesting Council look at ways to clean up the...
Homes to go as part of Mulgoa Road upgrade
Mulgoa Road is set to expand alongside Penrith’s population, with a corridor upgrade expected to cut travel times through Penrith to the M4 Motorway.
The...
State Government denies plan to cut peak hour rail services
The State Government has denied it has a plan to slash peak hour rail services in Penrith, with State MP Stuart Ayres describing such...
Penrith’s youngest fundraiser isn’t slowing down any time soon
Every night, 11-year-old Brooke Jones goes to sleep under her life motto that sits above her bed, ‘if you can dream it, you can...
The changing face of High Street
The changing face of Penrith continues unabated, with Council giving the nod to another high-rise apartment block.
Soon, two single storey dwellings at 134-140 High...
Man stabbed at St Marys
Police are investigating a stabbing that has occurred in St Marys a short time ago.
Paramedics responded to a call for help at a unit...
Film project focuses on mentorship and support
Penrith Regional Gallery is offering filmmakers who identify as living with a disability a chance to refine their skills and tell their stories.
The Five...
Bystanders chase down armed robber
An alleged armed robbery offender is in police custody after smashing his way into the jewellery cases of a business in St Marys and...
Council wants protection from legal costs
Penrith Council has vowed to put pressure on the Attorney General and Minister for Planning to change laws to protect Council and ratepayers against...
Allergies pose a problem at Easter
This long weekend the Easter bunny will be leaving sweet treats for kids across Penrith, but not everyone will get to experience the egg-citement.
Nutritionist...
Cornish fears terror on our doorstep
They are the visions seared into our heads – innocent pedestrians covered in white sheets, ploughed down by trucks or vehicles driven at the...
Grant will result in more meals for homeless
The thought of making 100 hot meals a night might be exhausting for some, but Lana and Roger Borg of Mama Lana's Community Foundation...
Penrith woman thought lottery win was a scam
After initially thinking it was a joke, a retired Penrith woman is now laughing all the way to the bank after discovering she won...
Man charged after incident at Penrith Railway Station
A man will face court this month after allegedly acting in an indecent manner on a train in Penrith.
Just after 12am today, a man...
Driver escapes, police officer injured
A police officer has suffered minor injuries following a pursuit through the western suburbs.
About 2.50pm yesterday (Friday, April 7), officers attached to Penrith Highway...
Tragic end to search for missing runner
The body of missing Emu Plains man Rhys Sutton has been found by police.
Police and SES crews conducted a search for Mr Sutton after...
Truckies locked out of rest stop
Truckies travelling through Penrith no longer have a place to rest or check their loads after Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) installed gates on...