Dead man probably knew his killer
Police believe that a man who was found deceased at his workplace in Dunheved this morning knew his killer. Police were called...
Airport issue raised as Hockey visits Penrith
Federal Shadow Treasurer, Joe Hockey, has indicated he is personally supportive of an airport at Badgerys Creek during a visit to Penrith this...
More charges laid against man
A former teacher has faced Penrith Local Court having been charged with two additional offences relating to alleged historical child sexual assault offences dating...
Cyclist with a big heart
Marc Simone, 43, may have lost his life in a tragic accident last weekend but he has left behind a legacy that will...
Debate over debate
The Western Weekender is set to host one of the most important events of the Federal election campaign - a showdown between Liberal...
Man found dead in home
A report is being prepared for the Coroner following the death of a man in Colyton yesterday. Shortly after 3pm yesterday, police...
Answers sought on fatal crash
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a crash on the M4 yesterday morning where a cyclist died. Just after 7.30am...
Paluzzano wins appeal
Former State Penrith MP, Karyn Paluzzano, received some rare good news today after winning an appeal against home detention. Ms Paluzzano was...
Shooting at Wallacia
Police have arrested two men following a shooting in Wallacia this morning. Around 2.40am today, police were called to William Street in Wallacia...
Three teens charged with assault
Police have charged three teenagers over the serious assault of two brothers on a train last night. Around 10pm last...
Drowning in power costs
One of Penrith’s greatest tourism icons, the Whitewater Stadium, is struggling with electricity price increases forcing its management to even consider the viability...
Cold case breakthrough after 20 years
A man has been extradited from South Australia after being linked by DNA evidence to a serious sexual offence that was committed in...
We're not a dump
Local business owners along Queen Street in St Marys are pleading with the public to take responsibility for their waste after numerous incidents...
Cheque to help local charities
Penrith City Council has presented a cheque worth $1,500 to the Great Walk Foundation to support the ongoing fundraising of the organisation for local...
Fitness at heart of fundraiser
Ready, set, go! If you’ve had trouble sticking to your New Year’s Resolution of getting fit this year, ‘Fit For Freedom’ is the...
Ayres talks healthy lifestyles
Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres joined Mr Mario Abdel-Sayed, proprietor of Hurricane Fitness Studios Penrith yesterday in encouraging people to live healthier and...
Bradbury challenges Coalition on education
Local Federal Labor representatives have challenged the NSW Liberals to throw their support behind a fairer school funding model. Federal Member for...
Man charged over shooting
A man will face court today charged with the murder of a man shot dead in Sydney’s west a week ago. About 1.15pm...
Plea from the heart
In the lead-up to his 20th birthday, 19-year-old Ben Marshall should be celebrating with his family at their Cambridge Park home but instead,...
Fireworks issue widespread, say locals
Locals across the Penrith Local Government Area have been pestered in recent weeks by people letting off fireworks in residential areas at all...