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Teenager arrested over armed robberies
A teenager will face court today over multiple alleged armed robberies in Kingswood and St Marys.
Police will allege the 17-year-old male was one of...
Shondelle is raising the bar
Bartender at the Milestone Hotel in Kingswood, Shondelle O’Connor, is currently leading the pack in NSW in this year’s U.G.L.Y Bartender of the Year...
Iconic Chocolate Wheel’s 30th anniversary
The Saturday morning Chocolate Wheel run by local Lions Clubs is a Penrith institution, and it’s reached an incredible milestone – 30 years.
Men and...
The suburb without a name
The final name for the Central Precinct between Jordan Springs and Ropes Crossing is still up for discussion, after Penrith City Council deferred the...
Motorists warned about “perfect storm”
NSW Police are urging motorists to remain vigilant on the roads this weekend and remember two numbers other than the grand final results.
So far...
Teenager in serious condition after cliff fall in Mulgoa
A teenage boy has been airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a serious condition after a dramatic rescue at Mulgoa this afternoon.
It's understood the 16-year-old...
It’s time to give Colyton a fair go
A group of Colyton locals is ready to celebrate the suburb and remove damaging misconceptions.
Team Colyton is a group of residents and local organisations...
Edna’s special milestone
Local resident Edna Hunter reached a milestone most of us can only dream about on Monday when she celebrated her 100th birthday.
Ms Hunter was...
Cornish: Secret deals should end
Councillor Marcus Cornish wants to see the end of secret deals that often dictate decisions and appointments at Penrith City Council.
It follows last month's...
Robbers flee empty handed
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery of a pizza restaurant at St Marys last night.
About 10.30pm on Thursday night, two...
Jonny nails it on international stage
One Penrith nail technician has set a high standard, taking out a top nail award against competitors from six countries.
Jonny Diep Pham, from Nailicious...
Forgotten teens desperate for a stable home
Barnardos Adolescent Services Penrith is in desperate need for more foster carers, and is pleading for the community to reach out and support vulnerable...
Will you go sober this October?
Taking up the 31-day ‘Ocsober’ challenge this year will mean you’re helping to empower over 700,000 Australian children through the Life Education program.
All you...
Losing an old friend drives home an important message
By TROY DODDS
On this road we call life, we meet many different people. Some will simply pass us by.
Some will have a profound impact...
Housing concept could be a game changer
A year in the making, the slab for Sustain Community Housing’s first social housing project in Colyton has been laid.
As the region’s newest not-for-profit...
Mystery over man’s death at St Marys
Police are appealing for information as they continue their investigations into the death of a man in St Marys last Friday.
About 12pm last Friday,...
McKeown elected Penrith Mayor
Karen McKeown has been elected as the new Mayor of Penrith.
The Labor Councillor defeated Liberal-aligned Marcus Cornish 11 votes to four at tonight's Mayoral...
“Our lives changed forever”: Family speaks about DefQon.1 death
The family of a man who died after attending the DefQon.1 music festival in Penrith over the weekend has released an emotional statement.
Nigel Pauljevic,...
Fernhill subdivision takes next step
The western precinct of Fernhill Estate is one step closer to the possibility of being subdivided into several two hectare lots.
After reviewing an application...
McKeown has the numbers: New mayor decided Monday
EXCLUSIVE
Labor-aligned Councillor Karen McKeown is expected to win Penrith’s Mayoral Election on Monday evening.
As the Weekender revealed nearly 12 months ago, a “secret” deal...
