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Local couple building Hope
A selfless Penrith couple are packing up and flying to the tiny African nation of Uganda to build the first children’s home in...
Trio to face court
Three people will face court over alleged driving and illicit drug offences following a vehicle stop in Kingswood, which resulted in police locating...
More consultation needed on M9
Councillors Bernard Bratusa and Prue Car have acknowledged there needs to be more community consultation on the South West Rail Link Extension and...
Revised Jane St plan announced
The local community has been invited to have its say on a road upgrade package for Penrith’s Jane Street as well as Castlereagh...
New police on the beat
The police force in the local area has been strengthened by 10, as new probationary constables joined the ranks at Penrith and St...
50 years of loyalty
After 50 years dedicating himself to the same profession, the same company and never taking more than two weeks’ sick leave, Robert ‘Bob’...
Exclusive: Kalynda's dad breaks family's silence
EXCLUSIVE: After a harrowing month locked away in a Chinese detention centre as the subject of drug trafficking suspicions, Penrith’s Kalynda Davis is...
Back in business after fire
After a devastating fire ripped through Salt Aquariums in December last year, the Emu Plains store is refurbished and ready for business. ...
Abbott axes GP co-payment plan
The $7 GP co-payment has been axed in a major policy backdown by Prime Minister Tony Abbott. The Government will instead implement...
Kalynda Davis returns home
Glenmore Park woman Kalynda Davis has returned home to Australia after being released by Chinese authorities without charge. 22-year-old Ms Davis was...
PAC students lend a hand for Christmas
Many families struggling to make ends meet this Christmas will have food on the table and toys under the tree thanks to the...
Woman arrested over sexual assault
A female teacher will appear in court next month after being charged with the alleged sexual assault of a student who was in...
Naval museum to open this weekend
Australia’s naval history is about to get much more accessible for the people of Penrith, with the official opening of the Nepean Naval...
Donation brightens kids' day
The gents of Jamison Hotel Social Golf Club have made a commitment to annually support Nepean Hospital Children’s Ward after donating around $40,000...
Chifley Hotel re-branded
Penrith's Chifley Hotel has been re-branded as the Mercure Penrith, effective immediately. The new management contract reflects the Accor group’s belief that proposed...
PBA's future still uncertain
Penrith City Council has agreed to extend its Deed of Agreement with the Penrith Business Alliance (PBA) but only for six months, leaving...
Controversial DA gets Council approval
Councillors have tonight voted in favour of a Development Application for a Place of Public Worship in Kemps Creek. At a...
Woman held against her will for three days at St Marys
A man will reappear in court next year after allegedly holding his former partner against her will for three days. It is...
Locals urged to drop off toys
Penrith Panthers has been chosen as one of the official drop off points for Kyle and Jackie O’s Toy Drive this festive season...
Martin's not lost for words
Just the thought of standing up in front of a group of people and saying a few words is enough to instil fear...
