Karen is tops: Nepean Hospital midwife earns state and national praise
Not only did midwife Karen Topping receive the State award for Midwife of the Year but she also received the National award for her...
Local film is Bound to be made
Award-winning Penrith filmmaker Travis Earl is seeking out passionate locals who wish to assist him on his adventurous crusade to make his next film.
The...
Police concerned for missing man's welfare
Police are appealing for public help to locate a 35-year-old man who was last seen walking from Mt Druitt to his St Marys home.
Lauvailetoa...
Childhood asthma remains a concern
Australia is widely considered the lucky country, however, we are home to one of the worst childhood asthma rates in the world.
This World Asthma...
Penrith pools closed for winter
The Penrith Swimming Centre has taken the unprecedented step of closing for winter.
Until September 1, the Penrith Swimming Centre has closed its gates to...
Coming together to support diversity
Penrith will be part of a worldwide celebration of gender and sexual diversities on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT).
On Sunday, May...
New food idea really stacks up
It’s the fast food revolution being spearheaded right here in the local area.
A growing trend in the food industry, pre-packaged meals are changing the...
Concern over housing plan for Penrith Lakes
In the wake of the treacherous Sydney storms, concerns over proposed housing in the low lying Penrith Lakes development are bigger than ever, with...
Drug bust after driver pulled over for using mobile phone
Police from St Marys Local Area Command have charged a man after he was allegedly found in possession of a commercial quantity of prohibited...
Firearms stolen from Luddenham
Police are appealing for information after four firearms were stolen during a break-in at Luddenham last week.
Between Tuesday, April 21 and Sunday, April 26,...
Teenager seriously hurt as car crashes into house at St Marys
A 16-year-old unaccompanied learner driver has crashed a car into a house at St Marys this morning, with his teenage passenger suffering serious spinal...
Teen and father assaulted by group of men in Glenmore Park
A 14-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted by a group of men on Tuesday afternoon.
The boy was walking near a fast food restaurant on Glenmore...
Iconic photo tells a remarkable story for one local family
After noticing a photo circulating that is very close to their hearts, the family of one ex-serviceman have come forward to tell the incredible...
Calling the class of '65
Nearly 50 years on, Penrith High alumni from 1965 are invited to join the rest of their class at a reunion dinner in September.
For...
What will you be thinking about on ANZAC Day?
Opinion by Troy Dodds
ANZAC Day is without doubt the most important day on the Australian calendar.
It represents spirit, courage, mateship and the foundations on...
Bad weather continues to lash Penrith
Driving rain and strong winds continue to lash Penrith with the bad weather expected to last for at least another 24 hours.
The shocking conditions...
Big crowd expected for Dawn Service
This Saturday’s ANZAC Day commemorations in Penrith will be bigger than ever, with the Penrith RSL Sub-Branch expecting big numbers at Memory Park.
The introduction...
Suspected bikie link in shopping centre shooting
Police are appealing for witnesses to a public-place shooting in Penrith yesterday.
About 6.15pm, a number of shots were fired at a white Toyota Hilux...
Woman injured in Queen Street altercation
Police have charged a man after he allegedly struck a woman in the head at St Marys overnight.
The 26-year-old man and 29-year-old woman, who...
Buyer boom leads to 'Big Backyard Sale'
Does your property have the potential to be built on?
If so, then PRDNationwide Penrith’s unique Big Backyard Sale is just the event to sell...