Man charged over drug, weapon offences

A man has been charged over alleged drug and weapon offences following a vehicle stop in Werrington last week. About 6.30pm on Friday, March 27...

Does size matter in Glenmore Park?

Amid debate on whether the move will be beneficial for prospective buyers or not, Penrith Council has moved a recommendation to change the size...

Ayres to retain Penrith

Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has retained his seat despite fears over what impact Jackie Kelly would have on the electorate. At 9pm, around 25 per...

Labor celebrating convincing win in Londonderry

The seat of Londonderry has fallen to Labor with its candidate Prue Car set to claim a convincing victory. Labor declared victory in Londonderry via...

Tanya Davies retains Mulgoa

Tanya Davies will retain the seat of Mulgoa for the Liberal Party - and may even increase her margin. Just before 8pm tonight, the Weekender...

Foley yet to convince NSW he's the man to be Premier

OPINION By Troy Dodds NSW Labor leader Luke Foley will put on a brave face right up until 6.00pm tomorrow night, telling everyone who is willing...

Passion and community drives Todd's campaign

Mention the name Todd Carney and politics and you’ll probably get a strange look or two, particularly from those who know about the world...

How schoolyard bullying taught Tanya Davies more about herself

Unlike many other candidates running for a seat in this weekend’s State Election, current Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies did not grow up near...

Woman punches and kicks police during arrest

Just after midnight on Saturday, March 21, an 18-year-old female was asked to leave a local licensed venue on Peachtree Road, Penrith, but refused...

Man arrested after break and enter

A man has been arrested by police after he was allegedly involved in a break and enter incident before taking himself to the police...

State Government commits $12 million to Panthers project

A re-elected Baird Government will commit $12 million towards the construction of a state-of-the-art Western Sydney Community and Sports Centre in Penrith – creating...

Mulgoa Road or Las Vegas?

Mulgoa Road has been compared to the Las Vegas main strip in a Penrith Council meeting that reassessed its position on movable signage. Councillor Mark...

Unfinished business

There couldn’t be a person more passionate and excited about a history project than Penrith City Library’s historical archives buff Lorraine Stacker. Mrs Stacker is...

Bullet hole located at sports stadium

Police are appealing for witnesses after a bullet hole was located at a sports stadium in Cambridge Park last night. About 6.20pm, police responded to...

History: Never forgetting Sarah Marshall

It’s one of Penrith’s oldest and greatest mysteries that still has people talking to this day. It’s the grave of Sarah Simpson (nee Marshall), which...

School community braves the shave for one of their own

Upon hearing that one of their own was diagnosed with leukaemia, the Penrith Anglican College (PAC) community took action, raising over $50,000 for the...

State Government backflip: Katrina wins her fight

For Katrina Keshishian, it is the sweetest of victories. The local gang rape victim has been fighting for a fair go for herself and other...

Teen busted driving at 200km/h

A teenager has had his driving privileges suspended after being detected allegedly driving at 200 km/h with three passengers at St Marys overnight. About 11pm...

Labor promises Nepean Hospital overhaul

Nepean Hospital will receive more than just a face lift if a Labor government keeps its promise to invest $351 million if elected in...

Armed robbery at Kingswood

Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery in Kingswood. About 2am today (Thursday, March 12), two men entered a service station on the Great...