Man punched former partner five times, court hears
A man who punched his former partner five times, including a number of times to the face, has escaped with a good behaviour bond....
Council closes four sports ovals
Penrith Council closed four local sports ovals last week due to public safety concerns. The four sports grounds were temporarily closed when...
End of an era as Nepean Belle sold
It's the end of an era in Penrith with confirmation tonight that the Wakeling family has sold the iconic Nepean Belle. The...
Attempted robbery at hotel
Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a hotel at Kingswood overnight. Just before 10.30pm on Sunday, a female employee was...
Aitken calls for Emu fix
Deputy Mayor Jim Aitken says Penrith Council needs to have a good look at Emu Plains to solve the traffic issues marring local...
Courthouse to close for six months
Penrith Courthouse will be closed for six months to allow for a multi-million dollar facelift. The closure means that those who...
Arrest over historic sex assaults
Police are again encouraging victims of sexual assault to come forward, no matter how long ago the incidents occurred, following the arrest of a...
Church celebrates 150 years
In 1863, the last stone was laid on Emu Plains Uniting Church’s chapel, marking the beginning of their service to the community. ...
Man attacked on train
A man has been arrested after an alleged assaulted with a rock on a train travelling towards Penrith overnight. About 11.20pm last night,...
Yvonne's a real hero
With modesty and a great deal of amazement, 86-year-old Yvonne Lawrence this week accepted a Local Carers Award in recognition of her dedication...
Two local men arrested over shooting incident
An alleged member of the Hells Angels has today been arrested by Homicide Squad detectives investigating a shooting incident at Eastlakes in July...
Police out in force
NSW Police are warning all drivers to ‘Slow Down’ this long weekend in a commitment to reducing the state’s road toll. ...
Boobie Monster fundraiser returns
A youth-based event that raises vital funds for cancer research is back in Penrith after a two year hiatus. October is Breast...
New life for CBD
Penrith City Council is pushing ahead with its agenda to reinvigorate the Penrith CBD, as plans to create a city square and park...
Fairfax's Star falls
Fairfax Media has dumped its Penrith City Star brand, effective immediately. The Western Weekender understands that Fairfax will re-launch their local Penrith product...
Upgrade work starts on Northern Road
Work has started on The Northern Road at South Penrith to replace sections of the road surface to improve safety. Works are being...
Fowler promises worthy agenda
An agenda to encourage economic development, jobs growth and financial viability of the Council has been set by Penrith's new Mayor, Ross Fowler....
New Executive appointed
Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce has elected a new Executive Committee that will lead the organisation in a volunteer capacity over the next...
Driver fined, banned
A p-plater who crashed his car into a fence in St Marys when he was drink-driving was disqualified from driving for seven months and...
Drugs, cash found in car
Police from the Gangs Squad’s Strike Force Raptor have charged a Rebels nominee with drug offences after more than six kilograms of cannabis was...