Asthma still a major concern

Despite a drop in asthma deaths and a reduction in prevalence – asthma is still unnecessarily inhibiting more than 80% of people living...

Man injured in violent robbery

Police are investigating an alleged aggravated break enter and steal offence at Penrith this morning where a man was assaulted by two armed...

Armed robbery at Colonial Hotel

Police are searching for three men following the armed robbery of a hotel and the assault of a man in Werrington overnight. ...

Council considers parking changes

Restricted parking hour times may be reduced in the Penrith CBD in an attempt to ease the parking crisis in the city. ...

Morrison lends an ear

Penrith residents are concerned about the blow-out in the Federal Government’s spending on border protection policies, says Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship,...

Report not fair, councillors say

Penrith Councillors have lambasted a Treasury Corporation report that states Penrith Council is in a "weak" financial position. Treasury Corporation, or TCorp,...

Relay for hope and life

Thousands of local residents will flock to Howell Oval in Penrith this weekend all with a common goal – to raise much needed...

Harsh reality of dangerous driving

Sometimes the best way to drive the message home is by being honest - even if that means demonstrating something as confronting as...

House fire at St Clair suspicious, say police

Police are appealing for witnesses after a house fire in St Clair last night. About 8.30pm on Sunday night, police and emergency services...

Kingswood store held up

Police are investigating an armed robbery where a man was allegedly threatened with a knife in Kingswood. About 8.50pm yesterday, a man...

Bryan's girl is our girl

It started out being just another concert for 20-year-old Glenmore Park resident Liesl Bamback but that quickly changed when her idol, Canadian superstar...

Mixed response to White Paper

The State Government's highly anticipated White Paper on new planning laws for NSW has received a mixed reception from the local community. Penrith...

Not small in voice

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce has thrown its weight behind a campaign to have small business recognised by policy makers. ...

Big boost in dental care

Nepean Hospital is now home to the state’s third largest oral health centre after the brand new, $8 million clinic was officially opened...

Chantelle bucks the trend

As a carpet layer, Chantelle Yeaman attracts a few puzzled looks whilst doing her work. Working alongside her dad for Image...

Stink over sewage

Each time the sky is overcast, threatening a downpour, residents of Timgalen Avenue in South Penrith hold their breath, expecting the worst. ...

Bradbury to fund rally

Federal Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, has today announced he will fund a public rally to allow local residents to have their say...

Woman dead in Werrington flat

A woman has died and a unit has been set alight during an incident in Werrington this afternoon. About 4.30pm, emergency services...

Wanderers on brink of glory

As the sun sets on the season that has revived football in Australia, A-League officials are in final preparations for what is expected...

Hospital works on hold

The lead developer on Nepean Hospital’s new mental health facility has gone into administration, leaving the projects at a standstill. National...