Community ignorant on public transport
For the disabled and vision impaired, catching public transport is challenging enough.
What makes it harder is a lack of accessibility buses, a three hour...
Bowls, food and fun at Men of League event
Fancy a game of lawn bowls with some footy legends whilst raising some funds for charity?
Well, Men of League Penrith has you covered with...
Labor closer to finding candidate to take on Fiona Scott
Mystery still surrounds who the Lindsay Labor candidate will be for next year’s Federal Election, but the picture will be made clearer within days...
Surround yourself with A+ staff
I am a big believer that hiring the right staff is a very important part of the overall formula for business success. They are...
Recognised for work in siege aftermath
The dramatic siege in Sydney’s Martin Place in December last year had a traumatic impact on the hostages, families, police and paramedics involved.
The 16...
Speaking to win
Four winners have been crowned from 22 schools across the region, in the Penrith Valley Public Speaking Competition.
On Monday, 24 students battled it out...
Team Spaceballs is ready to race
Penrith has its very own entry into this year’s Red Bull Billy Cart race.
The team, known as Team Spaceballs, is made up of four...
We will never forget
At 11am, on the 11th day of the 11th month, communities across Australia sound the ‘Last Post’ for Remembrance Day.
The service is to commemorate...
Parents step in to stop abduction
A man is being questioned by police after reportedly attempting to kidnap a child from outside a school in Colyton this afternoon.
Exact details remain...
Asthma warning ahead of summer
Asthma sufferers should have their triggers managed before heading outdoors this summer with a specialist at Nepean Hospital warning asthmatics of a difficult season...
Glenmore Park residents want to make a splash
Glenmore Park residents are calling for a water play area for children to be installed in the suburb.
With summer fast approaching, a petition has...
Woman found bound and gagged inside Glenmore Park home
Police believe a Glenmore Park woman was specifically targeted in a bizarre and frightening attack that left her bound and gagged in her home...
Modest but welcome increase to arts funding
A slight increase to funding means Penrith Performing and Visual Arts (PPVA) will continue to entertain the region for years to come.
The PPVA has...
Police investigate service station robbery
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery at a service station in Colyton overnight.
About 10.45pm last night, two men entered a service...
Officers hurt during dramatic arrest
A man is in custody at Penrith Police Station after allegedly assaulting a female police officer in Penrith today.
Around 12.30pm today, police were called...
Premier announces plan to tackle extremism in schools
More counselling and support services will be provided to students in NSW schools and staff will have access to additional training to assist our...
Suspicious fire destroys cars
Police are investigating after four vehicles were destroyed by fire at a unit block at Penrith this morning.
Emergency services were alerted to the fire...
Students to be issued Opal cards
More than 420,000 school students will be provided with an Opal card at the start of the 2016 school year so they can travel...
Who do you slow down for?
Minister for Roads Duncan Gay has asked the Western Sydney Wanderers and their supporters: who do you slow down for?
The NSW Government and Western...
Funding helps close the gap
Local Indigenous children will be given the best possible start in life thanks to the dedicated team at Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services (NCNS).
NCNS...