Plan to get kids off the couch
Getting our kids active from a young age is the aim of a $100 million program launched at Werrington Public School on Monday.
Minister for...
Penrith property sells for $130,000 over reserve
Development in the Penrith region is promising, with the record sale of a property across from Nepean Hospital.
The property of just 600 metres squared...
Police investigate serious Northern Road crash
Police are investigating following a two-vehicle crash in South Penrith this morning.
About 8.30am this morning, a Holden sedan was stopped on The Northern Road...
New player in supermarket war
SUPA IGA team members at Werrington County are welcoming new customers to the store with the introduction of a price match system across the...
Spate of drink driving offences
There's been a spate of drink driving offences recorded in the local area over the past week, with motorists being reminded that every police...
Man found with stolen registration plates in car
A man has been charged after police searched his vehicle and found a number of registration plates.
The 33-year-old from Penrith was driving a white...
Westfield extends Sunday trading hours in Penrith
Customers can enjoy an extra hour of shopping after Westfield Penrith introduced its 10am to 5pm Sunday trading hours last weekend, dropping the 10am-4pm...
Penrith supports marriage equality
EXCLUSIVE: Penrith is starting to throw its support behind marriage equality.
An exclusive Western Weekender survey has revealed that a majority of people in the local...
A smoke alarm could save your life
Emergency services are warning residents to check their smoke alarms are working ahead of Smoke Alarm Awareness Week from July 20 to July 26.
Fire...
Charges expected following St Marys crash
Police are investigating a crash that occurred at St Marys yesterday.
About 6.10pm Saturday evening, emergency services were called to a collision between a white...
Major accident closes the Great Western Highway at Werrington
The Great Western Highway is expected to remain closed for a number of hours in Werrington today following a serious car and truck accident...
Smokers booted out of dining areas
Unless you stay at home, a cigarette with your meal is now a thing of the past.
From Monday, hotels, clubs, restaurants and cafes’ outdoor...
Glenmore Park man busted drink-driving
A man has been charged after he was allegedly drink-driving in Glenmore Park this week.
On Monday, July 7 at about 10.25am, the man was...
Golf Day funds will help teens with autism
Nearly $37,000 has been presented to the Luke Priddis Foundation, with the funds to go towards assisting children with autism.
Penrith’s Bank of Queensland (BOQ)...
And they’re off…
And they’re off... literally.
Owner of the prestigious Fernhill Estate, Brenda Tripp, has committed to work through compliance issues to make sure the Fernhill Picnic...
The story that didn’t need a villain
Opinion by Troy Dodds
I want to start this column by saying that I have the utmost respect for Alex McKinnon and his partner Teigan...
Penrith leads the way on NDIS roll-out
Access to early intervention for disabled youth has arrived in Penrith, a year ahead of schedule.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), has opened the...
Celebrating our girls in blue
Women in our police force will be celebrating a special milestone next week – 100 years of women in policing.
Next Thursday, police officers from...
Councillor’s sobering request
It’s probably the most bizarre press release issued by a Councillor all year.
Marcus Cornish is concerned that “half cut decisions” could be made by...
Look out, Ross, these kids want your job
From a record 200 applications, Penrith City Council has chosen their Junior Mayor and Deputy Junior Mayor for 2015.
Jesse Penza, from Holy Family Primary...