News Archives

Hero father speaks

Community Weekender News Network - September 10, 2011, 8:16

The father who came to his daughter's rescue in a Penrith apartment this week has spoken of his mad dash in...

Teen sex attack arrest

Community Weekender News Network - September 10, 2011, 0:19

A man will face court next month charged with persistent sexual abuse of a 15-year-old boy. ...

Greyhound cruelty conviction

Community Weekender News Network - September 9, 2011, 5:16

A Kingswood man has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty following an RSPCA investigation into his treatment of two greyhounds. ...

Assault charges laid

Community Weekender News Network - September 8, 2011, 5:36

Sex Crimes Squad detectives have arrested a man following investigations into an alleged break-and-enter, sexual assault and stabbing at Penrith yesterday....

Spring into garden festival

Community Weekender News Network - September 8, 2011, 4:08

To make sure your garden is in full bloom this spring, Penrith City Library is hosting its annual free Spring Gardening...

Lewers is safe with us, says Council

Community Weekender News Network - September 8, 2011, 4:06

Penrith City Council has missed out on a “major opportunity” by discarding a nomination to list the Penrith Regional Gallery and...

High St's race against time

Community Weekender News Network - September 8, 2011, 4:03

Penrith Business Alliance (PBA) is in a race against time to secure funding for the revitalisation of the Penrith central business...

Wins for west

Community Weekender News Network - September 8, 2011, 3:57

A Budget to rebuild NSW – that’s the phrase that was mentioned more than a few times on Tuesday as Treasurer,...

Police appeal after attack

Community Weekender News Network - September 7, 2011, 3:27

Police have commended a mother and father for coming to the rescue of their 20-year-old daughter and 4-year-old granddaughter after a man broke...

Man stole bag

Community Weekender News Network - September 6, 2011, 10:23

Police are searching for a man wearing a green jacket with white writing and a grey T-shirt after he stole a 38-year-old victim’s...

Man approached girl

Community Weekender News Network - September 6, 2011, 10:22

Police are investigating an incident where a man in a white van has approached a young girl. The girl...

Closing for good

Community Weekender News Network - September 6, 2011, 10:19

After 56 years St Marys clothing store, Jim Mills Menswear and Swimwear, is closing down. Paul Mills, who is the...

Staff outside the St Marys based business

Staff walk out

Community Weekender News Network - September 6, 2011, 10:14

Negotiations between Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union members and Jeld-Wen owned, Corinthian Doors, have come to a standstill with workers striking today...