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...
Kitchen banks generous donation
Penrith Community Kitchen have received a generous donation of $5,000 from the St George Bank Penrith branch. The Community Kitchen, which...
Fowler tipped to be Mayor
Ross Fowler is set to become Penrith Mayor on Monday night during what is expected to be a fiery Council meeting. ...
Local Lions facing dire membership crisis
Without new members, the Lions Club's long-time service to the local community, donating thousands of dollars to those in need, may not last...
Aspiring producer needs your help
Aspiring actress Stephanie May, struggling to ‘make it’ in the film industry, is hoping that with the help of the community, a new...
Riding through the pain barrier
There is very little that can stop Emu Heights resident and entertainment consultant Harding Richards. Not a motorcycle accident 30...
Driver survives horror crash
A man has somehow survived this horror car accident at St Marys - but that's where his luck will end. The 22-year-old...
New train timetable released
Penrith commuters will be eagerly scouring the new Sydney Trains timetable released this afternoon, which will become effective from October 20. ...
Missing memories discovered
Here’s a mystery better than any book Armand Sukhla may have on the shelves of his Penrith bookshop. Six months ago, a...