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Shorten on warpath over uni fees
Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Deputy Leader Tanya Plibersek visited the University of Western Sydney Kingswood campus this morning to campaign with...
Elderly man dies after being hit by car
An elderly man has died following a fatal pedestrian collision in Penrith. About 7pm last night, emergency services were called to the Great...
Police arrest bikies over assault and kidnapping
Six members of the Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) have been arrested and charged in relation to the kidnapping and assault of a...
Luck and quick thinking recovers stolen truck
The sharp eyes of two business employees led to the recovery of a stolen truck worth $100,000 in Penrith yesterday. About 4pm on...
Man loses finger in dog attack
Police are investigating after a dog bit off part of a man’s finger in St Clair today. The incident occurred about 5.45pm...
Off-duty police officer charged with assault
An off-duty police officer has been charged with assault following an incident in Penrith earlier this week. About 10.45am on Tuesday, the senior...
Workshop will keep residents active
Residents at Emu Plains’ Edinglassie Village were able to test out their new on-site woodworking shed this week, which is up and running...
Davies calls for bridge
Penrith Councillor Greg Davies is calling for the merits of a bridge from Penrith Lakes to Emu Plains to be investigated as the...
Teen caught after crime spree
A man has been charged over a spate of break and enters across a number of local suburbs. At about 6.30am...
Calls for clean up order
Penrith Councillor Bernard Bratusa is calling on Penrith Council to take action against the owner of the site where a devastating grass fire...
Firefighters battle ferocious blaze at Kingswood
This afternoon a catastrophic grassfire broke out at Kingswood on Copeland Street, which within minutes was threatening a number of automotive businesses. ...
Penrith's sneak peek at exhibition
Local residents have the rare opportunity to peruse the works of some of the country’s best photographers, which will be on display at...
Council cracks down on illegal brothels
Penrith Council is currently taking action against three brothels that have not been approved for operation in the local area. Although...
Council refuses to rubber stamp Astina plan
Penrith Councillors have rejected a report on the development of the vacant site at 21-25 Woodriff Street, feeling that they were simply being...
Paper out, Opal in
A pop up kiosk at Penrith Train Station will be available on Mondays and Tuesdays to help commuters transfer to the new electronic...
Tristan's unlikely passion
Tristan Muralitharan is a local teenager with an unlikely passion for everything orchids, a passion that he hopes to one day turn into...
No Picnic for residents
The historic Fernhill Estate is planning to hold its second Picnic Races event in October, but local residents are concerned about possible environmental...
Coles, Aldi set to open in Glenmore Park
Village Fair Glenmore Park has lodged its plans for the expansion for Glenmore Park Town Centre – and it is all worth a staggering...
Motorcyclists draw police attention
Police from Strike Force Raptor were involved in two pursuits of speeding motorcyclists over the weekend. The first pursuit commenced around 12.30am...
Swinging for a cause
Having endured it and survived it, local realtor Barry Dukes is preparing to do his own bit to help the huge fight against...
