SES keeps working after floods

The State Emergency Service says it received almost 200 requests for help after Thursday night's flash floods.  ...

Stories from the floodwater

After a long night of heavy rain and rising floodwaters, Londonderry residents returned to their homes this morning to find devastation...

Major flooding across Penrith

The damage bill from Thursday night's flood emergency in Penrith could be hundreds of thousands of dollars with reports of huge...

Ute driver was drunk

The driver of the ute involved in a crash that killed 11-year-old Penrith boy Max McGregor in Urunga last month was...

Liberal pre-selection shock

As debate rages over the Kevin Rudd versus Julia Gillard leadership saga, the Liberal Party is preparing to pre-select its candidate...

Chemist in line for top honour

After weeks of trials and testing, St Marys may soon be home to Australia’s best pharmacy.  ...

Performing arts on track

With construction of a specialist performing arts centre scheduled to start in April, Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High is well...

Harnessing creative minds

In a bid to get young people off the streets, Robert Turner is encouraging wandering minds to become more creative with...

New nurses for Nepean

Western Sydney will benefit from 81 new graduate nurses at Nepean Hospital, 45 more than last year, and 13 at Blue...

Drive-by shooting at St Clair

Police are appealing for information following a shooting in St Clair.   About 1.20am yesterday, police...

Body found in house

The body of a woman has been found inside a home in Colyton.   About 10am,...

Cranebrook man assaulted

Police are investigating the assault of a 20-year-old man from Cranebrook.   About 2.20am on Saturday,...

Most vulnerable left stranded

When Jannine Merriman received a phone call from the NSW Department of Education (DET) on Sunday morning she thought it was...

Councillor: Road must be fixed

School children, mothers with prams and the elderly constantly dodge traffic when crossing the road to access St Marys’ Station Plaza,...

Boost for those in need

St Marys based employment agency, PVS Workfind has recievced $180,000 in Federal Government funding to support the placement of 80 disadvantaged...

"Planning madness"

Penrith City Council has launched a stunning attack on the State Government, saying its potential plans for new housing lots are...

Dick Smith to close stores

Local jobs may be at risk after Woolworths announced on Tuesday that the Dick Smith consumer electronics brand will be divested....

Woman assaulted in reserve

A young woman was tackled to the ground and indecently assaulted in a frightening incident at St Marys. ...

Man bashed by group

A man suffered head and facial injuries after being attacked by a group in broad daylight.  ...

Truck rolls at St Marys

One lane remains closed on the M4 at St Marys after a truck rolled this morning.  ...