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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...
Former Bollygum owner to face court
A Sydney businessman is to face court over allegations he paid some workers at his former child care centre less than $4 an hour....
Bart battered at ICAC
Londonderry MP Bart Bassett has denied any knowledge of how his 2011 election campaign was funded during two damaging days in front of...
Good news for our John
Disability support organisation, House with No Steps, is stepping up to help local icon John Boccanfuso obtain a new wheelchair. When...
Jury system overhaul
Local residents appearing for jury duty at Penrith Courthouse are now to experience service of the like that has not been seen in...
Four charges over kidnap, assault
Police have charged four people over a kidnap and assault in Werrington. It will be alleged that on Saturday, August 30, a 16-year-old...
Fire destroys adult book shop
Police are investigating a fire that extensively damaged an adult book shop in St Marys last night. About 8pm, police and officers...
Confusion as weekly tickets are dumped
There is likely to be major confusion at local train stations this morning, with a number of paper ticket options dumped from today. ...
Major coup for CBD
In a massive coup for residents who wish to live in Penrith CBD, Astina apartments have been given the green light to proceed...
Bassett vows to clear his name
The political career of State Londonderry MP Bart Bassett is in tatters after being drawn into an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigation into...
