315 cannabis plants found at Penrith house
Six people are due to face court today following the alleged discovery of a hydroponic set- up in Penrith. Following ongoing investigations, officers...
New twist in bridge saga
Mounting pressure from disgruntled residents has split Penrith Councillors’ views on the future and design of the Nepean River Green Bridge. Last...
We've had enough
Local licensed stores and venues are sick and tired of patrons failing to go home after being asked to leave a venue and...
Win for St Marys locals
Penrith Council has bowed to residents' concerns about land zoning for high density housing in the Glossop Street Precinct. In the draft...
Arrest over Werrington death
Homicide Squad detectives have today arrested a man and a woman in relation to the death of a woman who was stabbed and...
Man injured in home invasion
Police are appealing for public assistance following a home invasion at Werrington Downs. About 8.20pm last night, police were called...
Sports ground closure update
Four of the five local sports ovals temporarily closed last month for public safety are on track to reopen for sport and community use...
Cancer shock a real eye-opener
Father of two Raymond Smith had never heard of testicular cancer until he was diagnosed with it two months ago. Now, the...
Help others this Christmas
Christmas may still be more than a month away but St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team (SCYNT) are already thinking of the disadvantaged...
Row over Hinxman Road plan
Lines have been drawn at Hinxman Road, Castlereagh – literally and metaphorically – after a decision by Penrith Council to zone the east...
Chappo's chase
Local businessman Graham Chapman is known for the variety of work he does in the Penrith community, but he's now proven himself as...
Ayres picks up expanded western Sydney role
NSW Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Barry O’Farrell today announced Penrith MP Stuart Ayres had been appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Western Sydney....
Silence on airport
Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri fears it might be too little too late to stop the Federal Government from building an airport at Badgerys...
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....