Tristan's unlikely passion

Tristan Muralitharan is a local teenager with an unlikely passion for everything orchids, a passion that he hopes to one day turn into...

No Picnic for residents

The historic Fernhill Estate is planning to hold its second Picnic Races event in October, but local residents are concerned about possible environmental...

Coles, Aldi set to open in Glenmore Park

Village Fair Glenmore Park has lodged its plans for the expansion for Glenmore Park Town Centre – and it is all worth a staggering...

Motorcyclists draw police attention

Police from Strike Force Raptor were involved in two pursuits of speeding motorcyclists over the weekend. The first pursuit commenced around 12.30am...

Swinging for a cause

Having endured it and survived it, local realtor Barry Dukes is preparing to do his own bit to help the huge fight against...

Our hidden crisis

The scruffy man sleeping on the bench in Hyde Park with a grocery bag tucked under his head is our common understanding of...

Thomas set for the chop

An outing to The Train Shed at Luddenham is a day full of excitement for toddlers and youngsters, but sadly, not for much...

Controversy at Council over Emu Plains site

Penrith Councillors have ignored the advice of a floods expert and its own staff to put to public exhibition a development application to...

Let the true costs be known

Community facilities that are durable come with a large price tag according to Penrith Council. In response to public perception that...

Rates questioned

Penrith businesses are questioning whether they are receiving value for money after a report by the NSW Government showed that Council rates for...

Police ground 'Brothers'

A number of ‘Brothers for Life’ members will appear before Burwood Local Court today after being charged in relation to a home invasion...

Teenager killed in horror crash

A 17-year-old has been tragically killed in a car accident in Penrith overnight. Police say they were called to reports of a...

Helping a growing community

A new program focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the growing community of Iranian women in Penrith was launched this week....

Woman threatened during armed robbery

Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a restaurant in Kingswood overnight. It was just after 8pm last night that a...

Woman hit by train at Kingswood

A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a train in bizarre circumstances at Kingswood this morning. ...

Merle's artwork is a sight to behold

83-year-old Merle Matthews’ folk art talent is on display to be seen by thousands over the weekend at the Sydney Craft and Quilt...

Woman arrested over trailer theft

A woman has been arrested at a High Street address this week over the alleged theft of a trailer from a Warrimoo home...

Kids in need can bank on BOQ

The team at Bank of Queensland (BOQ) Penrith took a trip back to their childhoods last week as they dressed up for their...

Dedicated duo retire together

With almost 40 combined years of service to Penrith Police, beloved civilian officers Claire Hogan and Barbara Wagstaff signed out together for the...

Noise, safety concerns at Jordan Springs

Jordan Springs residents say they fear for their safety and are kept up late into the night due to traffic noise generated from...