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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...

Power price hike warning

Locals will face higher power bills if electricity is privatised, the State Opposition has warned. Shadow Energy Minister, Adam Searle...

Residents express concerns at community meeting

Residents from Orchard Hills and surrounding suburbs gathered at St Marys community centre on Tuesday evening to voice concerns about the route of...

Teacher arrested over online grooming of teen girls

A school teacher from Sydney’s west has been arrested and charged for child grooming offences committed over a social media network. Earlier...

Brave Katrina's fight for justice

Katrina Keshishian was traumatised as a young 20-year-old after being gang raped, but has courageously put her story in the spotlight so that...

Festivals must tackle drug culture

Parents are always worried about their kids – that’s just natural – but at some point in bringing up your son or daughter, a...

Kelly ready to bring her A-game to election campaign

After announcing just weeks ago that she had quit the Liberal Party, former Howard Minister Jackie Kelly says she is ready to bring...

Roads funding announced

The Australian and NSW Governments have announced successful projects for Round One of the $200 million Western Sydney Local Roads Package. Assistant...

Truck safety not negotiable

Police with the assistance of Roads and Maritime Services have issued a driver with defect notices after his truck and trailer were pulled over...

Woman killed in bizarre driveway accident

An elderly woman has been tragically killed in a bizarre driveway accident in Glenmore Park. About 7.10 this morning, emergency services were...

Is Penrith really here?

It’s one of the most basic marketing tools in the book, says Penrith Councillor Maurice Girotto – Penrith needs to announce itself to...

Woman injured in domestic incident

A Londonderry man will appear in court today charged with possession of an unregistered firearm, as well as hitting his partner with the...

Police hunt armed thief

Police are currently investigating an armed robbery at a newsagency at Werrington Downs last week. Just after 8am on Friday, October 31,...

Push for mosque decision to be reversed

EXCLUSIVE: At least two Penrith Councillors will push for a rescission motion to overturn Monday evening's controversial approval of a prayer hall at...

Pair arrested over robberies

Two men will face court tomorrow following the armed robbery of a restaurant in Kingswood and the attempted armed robbery of a newsagency...

Councillors throw their support behind TAFE

Penrith Councillors from all sides of the political spectrum are proud of their TAFE educations and weren’t afraid to stand up against rising...