Faith not shaken, says Pyne
Education Minister Christopher Pyne believes the Coalition's Gonski debacle has not shaken the faith the public has in the Government. Speaking exclusively...
Bridge backlash
It was labelled the “do nothing” option by none other than the Roads and Maritime Services when the idea of a pedestrian crossing...
Stirring up Christmas spirit
The faces of young children lit up with excitement on Monday when donated Christmas presents were handed out to patients in Nepean Hospital’s...
Lucrative hole in one
Corporate golfer Brian Reeves has won a Holden Cruze by hitting a hole in one at a Charity Golf Day held at Twin...
Dangerous toys taken off shelves
Minister for Fair Trading Anthony Roberts today revealed the dangerous toys and products uncovered during Fair Trading’s pre-Christmas compliance checks. Mr Roberts said...
Plea for re-think on NBN
A petition pleading for the Federal Government to scrap its fibre to the node National Broadband Network (NBN) model was delivered to Lindsay...
Overhaul of river planned
Setting the tone for years to come, Penrith Council has endorsed a masterplan for the Nepean River Precinct, ‘Our River’. Outlining...
UWS, staff on collision course
A University of Western Sydney (UWS) plan to cut the amount of ‘flex leave’ hours available to staff in half has prompted Union...
New cot to have immediate impact
The addition of a new cot to the Nepean Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is already giving pre-term babies on the brink...
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...