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Police search for man after St Clair crash

Police are searching for the driver of a car involved in a head-on collision with a truck after a police pursuit at St...

Brooke's Car Rally returns

More than 50 car loads of local residents are expected to take part in the second annual Brooke's Car Rally, a unique fundraiser...

Breakthrough in Colyton stabbing case

Police have charged two men after an alleged stabbing in Colyton earlier this year. About 8.50pm on May 2014, a 25-year-old man...

Penrith jobs to be lost

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler has expressed disappointment at the news that Crane Copper Tube will close in Penrith by the end of the year....

Never give up attitude gets Nikki published

Nikki Minty is a mum of two, a vet nurse and now a published author. The Cranebrook resident has been picked...

Cycling for a cause

In a little over a week, a number of local people will join thousands across the country as they cycle for the Great...

Fowler Mayor again in Council shock

A new alliance has seen Cr Ross Fowler retained as Penrith Mayor in this evening's Council elections. At Council's Ordinary...

Four arrested over Kingswood carjacking

Three teenagers and a man have been charged after an aggravated carjacking in Kingswood last night. About 11pm last night, a 27-year-old...

Creative twist on old problem

McCarthy Catholic College students had a lesson in street art recently, which saw them condemn illegal graffiti in favour of creative expression that...

Transport nightmare

Penrith resident Phillip Plackett says he is tired of living his life to a public transport timetable, especially when it is rarely accurate....

Lockhart tragedy is a wake-up call

Up until last week, most of us probably would have had no idea where Lockhart even was on a map. Located in the Riverina...

Penrith detectives swoop on alleged child abusers

Detectives from the Child Abuse Squad’s Penrith office have arrested and charged three adults for the systematic and ongoing physical abuse of a young...

Wanted woman walks past police station

A woman is to appear before court after she was arrested by plain clothes police officers over an armed robbery. Police...

Bra study could be a saviour

Local women have the opportunity to be part of a study that could improve the lives and the comfort of women forever. ...

Historic hall's future assured

Historic Thornton Hall, which holds within its walls some of Penrith's most interesting stories, will be transformed into a childcare centre. ...

Drug worry at St Clair park

Councillor Tricia Hitchen has called for Penrith Council to provide lighting at Denver Road Park in St Clair after drug paraphernalia was discovered...

Council, university form partnership

The University of Western Sydney and Penrith City Council have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further enhance their cooperation. ...

Give old books new life

If your old children’s books at home are no longer being used, it is likely that they will find love elsewhere and with...

New hotel, but Aqua Golf could go

Sweeping views of the Blue Mountains are what tourists in Penrith could be treated to if Penrith Panthers' plans for a new hotel...

Rider's licence suspended on the spot

A man has been detected travelling at more than 60km/h above the speed limit in Emu Plains. About 10.20pm last night, Penrith...