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New interns start at Nepean

Premier Mike Baird and Health Minister Jillian Skinner has welcomed nearly 1000 medical graduates who will undertake their year-long internship in the state’s...

Following in their footsteps

Following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and relatives before them, Cranebrook’s David Henry has become the fifth generation of his family...

Explosive device found in Werrington home

Police have reassured the public that they have nothing to be concerned about following the discovery of a home-made explosive device in a...

Car park upgrade long overdue, says Panthers management

No longer will patrons of Penrith Panthers Leagues Club have to negotiate pot holes and uneven surfaces when endeavouring to use the car...

Glassing incident at Penrith club

A man has been charged over the alleged glassing of another man at a club in Penrith on Saturday night. About 8.50pm...

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...