Parents' plea for lights
Castlereagh Public School is fighting to keep students safe as they arrive and depart each day but without flashing school zone lights, it...
Every step means something
The memory of a brave Cranebrook boy, William Harris, is changing the lives of kids with juvenile arthritis. When you think...
Drugs fear drives away customers
Local police are taking on drug related crime in the St Marys Central Business District, ensuring safety for local shoppers, residents and business...
Federal funds for BEC
Small business operators in Penrith will be able to access low cost business coaching and mentoring services through the Penrith Business Enterprise Centre...
Council encourages microchipping
Nothing breaks a heart like losing a lifelong pet or a new puppy; for many people, a pet is a member of the...
Fitness for Autism event looming
Local Penrith charities, The Luke Priddis Foundation and Little By Little, are set to hold the annual 'Fitness For Autism' community event this...
Cancer treatment brings hope
A new radiotherapy treatment at the Nepean Cancer Care Centre (NCCC) is bringing new hope for lung cancer patients who are ineligible for surgery....
Dramatic night at Council
Labor Councillors have sensationally stormed out of tonight's Council meeting in anger as acting chairman, Kevin Crameri, used his casting vote to defeat...
Home invasion at Cranebrook
Police are investigating a home invasion in Cranebrook this morning. About 2.30am, two males forced their way inside a home on Redditch...
Abbott calls for childcare inquiry
Visiting Mulgoa Pre-School this morning, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has called for an inquiry into childcare to improve its availability to families. ...
Japanese students visit Penrith
Penrith has welcomed Japanese students from the prestigious Kinjo University in Hakusan to the region as they learn about Australian culture. In...
Roaring anniversary for local Lions
Emu Plains Lions Club are celebrating 25 years of service within the community. Members can be seen humbly supporting local families...
River siestas launched
To celebrate the Rowing World Cup, the beautiful Nepean River will be transformed into the perfect place for residents to siesta on a...
Nursing scholarship boost
The Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner and the Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli...
Connecting to a lesson or two
The Penrith Library and Nepean Community College Digital Hub is up and running after classes began on February 11. The Digital Hub,...
A message from Julia Gillard
I want to share you with a story David Bradbury relayed to me just last week. Denis Mars is the co-founder...
Alleged killer turns himself in
A man wanted in relation to a murder at a factory in Dunheved last month has today handed himself to police. Around...
Honour for Bernie
Going above and beyond to assist and better the lives of the homeless in the local area has long been a passion of...
Bradbury: I'll do it myself
The stoush over the Sherringham Road upgrade continued this week when MP for Lindsay, David Bradbury, said he was willing to pick up...
Bus will drive hearing help
For local seniors who are concerned about their hearing, there is no longer any need for worry as Australian Hearing is bringing hearing...