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...
Keeping s taff
I am often asked by business owners if I have any tips on how to keep their good staff, apart from giving them a...
Faster, cheaper, better, says Turnbull
The National Broadband Network (NBN) is already under construction in Penrith, but the Coalition has promised local residents it will complete it faster...
Colyton post office hit by robbers
Police were called to Colyton Post Office this afternoon following reports of an armed robbery. Police allege that at around 4.20pm...
Man dies in St Marys crash
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal single-vehicle crash in St Marys this morning. Shortly before 3am, a Subaru Liberty sedan...
Costly drinks for two men
A man's drinking session the night before getting behind the wheel of his car has come back to haunt him, and serves as a...
Keeping an eye on rubbish
If in the next four weeks you see someone rummaging through your bins in the early morning, don’t be alarmed - it isn’t...
Bucks night ends in tragedy
A local man has died during his buck’s night celebrations at a central Sydney hotel. Police and paramedics say they attended a pub...
Youth detained following threats
A teenager has been spoken to by police, following a high profile operation at a school in Cambridge Park yesterday, after threats were...
Cambridge Park HS in lock down
An alleged gun threat on social media sent Cambridge Park High School into lockdown this morning Police from St Marys Local Area Command...
Mayor's show and tell
Penrith Council has launched a new booklet and DVD to promote the city on the back of its highly successful ‘Penrith is Here’...
Meet Steve and his stubbies
The Weekender went on a hunt this week to find Penrith’s ‘craziest collector’, and we didn’t have to travel very far to find...