Former local priest dies in typhoon
Kevin Lee, the former Catholic Priest who created a storm when he revealed he was secretly married, has been tragically killed in a...
Car to run for Londonderry
Penrith Councillor Prue Car today announced she would nominate for Labor preselection to be the Party’s candidate for Londonderry at the 2015 State...
Ignition locks for drink drivers
In an effort to reduce the number of drink driving offences, alcohol interlocks will be made mandatory for high range and repeat drink drive...
Girotto quits Australia First
Penrith City Councillor Maurice Girotto has resigned as a member of the Australia First Party, effective from October 31. ...
UWS guarantees offers to fire affected students
All 700 Blue Mountains and Lithgow HSC students disrupted by the recent bushfires can rest a little easier, knowing they will receive a guaranteed...
Enough is enough
Police in St Marys will tackle hoodlum behaviour and irresponsible partying in a major operation to launch this week. The annual 'Operation...
Residents homeless after fire
A devastating fire has severely damaged a block of units in Haynes Street, Penrith, displacing many local residents whilst reconstruction work takes place....
Funding for Centenary events
Remembering the ANZACs on April 25 each year is a tradition respected and revered by all Australians. And so in preparation...
Frightening incident at Cranebrook
Police have charged a man with trespassing, assault and possession of an unauthorised pistol after an incident in Cranebrook. About 7pm last night,...
Reports of shooting at Kingswood
Police are appealing for public assistance following reports of a shooting at Kingswood. Shortly before 2.30pm yesterday, a 23-year-old man attended a...
Slipping through the cracks
Western Sydney has one of the highest number of reports of children at risk of significant harm, yet the lowest rate in the...
Man dies in Emu Plains stabbing
A man has died after he was stabbed in Emu Plains this afternoon. Just after 5pm police were called to a home on...
Fernhill's rough ride
Penrith Councillors are disgruntled after they were asked to give approval to the Picnic Race Day at Fernhill Estate after tickets to the event...
Business growth stunted by unfair rules
A St Marys manufacturer is asking for a level playing field when it comes to importing and exporting raw materials. Concept...
Penrith responds to our neighbours in need
The Penrith community has shown enormous spirit this week in pitching in to help our neighbours in crisis as one of the worst...
Pensioner wants Cash Converters to pay
A grandmother from Cambridge Park is taking payday lender and pawn broker Cash Converters to the courts over claims she was illegally exploited...
Pollie pay day
Though the Federal Election is done and dusted, the major political parties were last week still celebrating as the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)...
Protection for fire fighters
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Emergency Services Michael Gallacher today announced the NSW Government has put in place legal protections to...
Fire emergency in Penrith
A major fire emergency is underway tonight after a fire that started in Springwood this afternoon jumped the Nepean River and started to...
Ride to show how much we care
Motorcycle riders and classic car drivers will be revving up their engines in Penrith next weekend as they set off on a ride...