Council kicks off Red Cross donations
The Red Cross have been an institution for 100 years this year, dedicated to helping those in the local community. To ensure...
Man injured in serious crash
A man has been freed from his car after it crashed at Werrington in the early hours of this morning. Police were...
RBB say Wanderers are trying to divide supporters
The Western Sydney Wanderers and some of its most ardent supporters are on a collision course after the Red and Black Bloc (RBB)...
Opal roll-out continues
The Opal electronic ticketing system, set to change the future of public transport, continues to roll out and is now available for use...
Screening rates must improve
A large portion of Penrith’s women are putting themselves at risk of serious health conditions by not taking the time to get themselves...
Our hidden shame
Mothers and their children sleeping in cars and elderly residents trying to find warmth under Victoria Bridge – homelessness in Penrith is a...
Pop-up plan for better eating
The health of Penrith residents is in decline as local families ditch the option of a home cooked meal and turn to fast...
Pool's parking problem
Penrith Councillor Tricia Hitchen is calling for Penrith residents to be considerate when using the car park in front of Penrith Pool as...
School's rocking makeover
Kingswood Park Public School has received a vibrant makeover thanks to volunteers and the The Smith Family Kingswood. Volunteers from all...
Strikes ahead at UWS
National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members at the University of Western Sydney will begin rolling strikes from Friday after members voted to recommence protected...
Waste not coming to Kemps Creek
The NSW Government has announced it will not transfer any restricted solid waste from a site in Hunters Hill to Kemps Creek while it...
Locals will be Running Scared
In what could resemble a scene out of Michael Jackson’s famous ‘Thriller’ video, the Sydney International Regatta Centre will be transformed into a...
Super lots plan for Lakes site
Penrith Lakes Development Corporation is pushing ahead with a plan to create 340 hectares of urban development, claiming that “no negotiation” has taken place...
Numbers game for smaller schools
Our area's small schools face the beginning of term one each year with fear as they struggle to enrol enough students to ensure...
Man breaks into retirement home
A man remains behind bars after breaking into a local retirement home, stealing property and intimidating elderly residents. The 21-year-old, who...
Hair today, gone tomorrow
When you’re a 16-year-old girl, weeks away from your 17th birthday and months away from your Year 12 formal, losing your hair would...
Crameri raises airport concerns
Veteran Penrith City Councillor Kevin Crameri has warned that local residents "will no longer be able to hang washing on the line" if...
Revolution in high blood pressure treatment
An innovative procedure being performed at Nepean Hospital is changing the lives of people living with high blood pressure, who are resistant to...
Ghost town fears
Business owners from Erskine Park Shopping Centre have issued a desperate plea to their community for support. The centre has numerous...
Cornish out, backs Kelly
He’s the rising star of the Liberal Party in NSW, holds the seat of Penrith with a thumping majority and has just been...