Shooter was a nurse, reports say
The man who shot a security guard and a police officer at Nepean Hospital last night is a registered nurse at another hospital, reports...
Man faces multiple charges after wild night and morning
A man has been charged with a range of offences after a number of incidents last weekend.
The 34-year-old, from St Marys, attended a residence...
Fearless predictions for 2016
Christmas is gone, another couple of million bucks has been blown up in the sky via the New Year’s Eve fireworks and we’ve all...
Statement from Nepean Hospital
The following statement has been issued by Nepean Hospital
A police officer and a Nepean Hospital security guard are receiving care at Nepean Hospital after...
Officer critical but stable after shooting
A police officer remains in a critical but stable condition after he was shot during a dramatic scuffle at Nepean Hospital last night.
A critical...
Underdog bridges the political divide
Meet the man who is bridging the gap between the left and right in Lindsay.
Stephen Lynch has been announced as the Nick Xenophon Team's...
Ita spreads the good word on Opal
Seniors and pensioners at Penrith Station were greeted by the much-loved Ita Buttrose on Monday morning, to remind them to purchase their Gold Senior/Pensioner...
Inspiring athlete backs Australia Day in Penrith
Paralympic gold medallist Jodi Elkington-Jones is Penrith’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2016.
“She’s a great match for our City,” Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said.
“Sport has...
Dick Smith enters voluntary administration
Electronics giant Dick Smith has been placed into voluntary administration, putting the company's future in doubt.
Dick Smith has two stores in Penrith - one...
Teen seriously injured in pool incident
A teenage boy has serious injuries after a horrible New Year's Eve incident in Cranebrook.
The 14-year-old reportedly dived head first into a shallow swimming...
Man critical after St Marys crash
Officers from St Marys Local Area Command are investigating following a serious two vehicle collision at St Marys last night.
Just before 11.30pm, emergency services...
Woman charged after man stabbed
A woman has been charged after a man was allegedly stabbed during a domestic violence incident on Christmas night.
Police were called to a unit...
Police investigate Emu Heights house fire
Police are investigating a house fire at Emu Heights this morning.
About 1.30am today, emergency services were called to Wedmore Road, Emu Heights, after reports a...
News Local axes Tuesday Penrith Press
News Local has axed the long-running Tuesday edition of the Penrith Press newspaper.
The final Tuesday edition of the paper was released today, with News...
Boy fights for life after being found face down in pool
An eight-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after he was pulled from a backyard pool in Glenmore Park this...
Wrapping up another year
This week marks the final edition of The Western Weekender for 2015.
What a year it has been in Penrith.
A State Election came and went, with...
Christmas spirit shines
Anytime Fitness in St Marys has donated toys for kids as well as a $2000 cheque to Christ Mission Possible in Kingswood, just in...
Meet the kids who never have a sick day
Following in the footsteps of his older brothers, Jack Karam has successfully completed primary school without missing a single day.
The Werrington resident was presented...
New app to remind locals of bin night
Forgetting to take your garbage bins out is now a thing of the past thanks to a new smartphone app developed by Penrith City...
Major power outage hits Penrith
A massive power outage has caused chaos in Penrith this morning, with more than 6000 homes and businesses without power.
The Penrith CBD is hugely...