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Our hidden crisis

The scruffy man sleeping on the bench in Hyde Park with a grocery bag tucked under his head is our common understanding of...

Thomas set for the chop

An outing to The Train Shed at Luddenham is a day full of excitement for toddlers and youngsters, but sadly, not for much...

Controversy at Council over Emu Plains site

Penrith Councillors have ignored the advice of a floods expert and its own staff to put to public exhibition a development application to...

Let the true costs be known

Community facilities that are durable come with a large price tag according to Penrith Council. In response to public perception that...

Rates questioned

Penrith businesses are questioning whether they are receiving value for money after a report by the NSW Government showed that Council rates for...

Police ground 'Brothers'

A number of ‘Brothers for Life’ members will appear before Burwood Local Court today after being charged in relation to a home invasion...

Teenager killed in horror crash

A 17-year-old has been tragically killed in a car accident in Penrith overnight. Police say they were called to reports of a...

Helping a growing community

A new program focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the growing community of Iranian women in Penrith was launched this week....

Woman threatened during armed robbery

Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a restaurant in Kingswood overnight. It was just after 8pm last night that a...

Woman hit by train at Kingswood

A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a train in bizarre circumstances at Kingswood this morning. ...

Merle's artwork is a sight to behold

83-year-old Merle Matthews’ folk art talent is on display to be seen by thousands over the weekend at the Sydney Craft and Quilt...

Woman arrested over trailer theft

A woman has been arrested at a High Street address this week over the alleged theft of a trailer from a Warrimoo home...

Kids in need can bank on BOQ

The team at Bank of Queensland (BOQ) Penrith took a trip back to their childhoods last week as they dressed up for their...

Dedicated duo retire together

With almost 40 combined years of service to Penrith Police, beloved civilian officers Claire Hogan and Barbara Wagstaff signed out together for the...

Noise, safety concerns at Jordan Springs

Jordan Springs residents say they fear for their safety and are kept up late into the night due to traffic noise generated from...

Drunk driver crashes into house

Police have charged a man after his car crashed into a house at Penrith late last night. About 10.30pm lastnight, a car...

Dunheved overhaul

An $8 million link road connecting the northern and southern precincts of Dunheved Business Park is the centrepiece of Penrith Council’s revitalisation strategy...

Smart idea will reduce travel times

Residents of Penrith who would normally commute to work will soon have the option to keep their jobs but work from Penrith. ...

Shopping centre needs an overhaul

The shop owners at the Hewitt Street centre in Colyton couldn't be prouder of their businesses and suburb, but they do believe they...

Man to face court over hit and run

The mystery over a frightening hit and run in Penrith on Tuesday appears to have been solved with a man charged over the...