O'Farrell slams carbon tax
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell says the carbon tax will cost jobs and has maintained his opposition to the plan. Speaking to...
Brand officially launched
Penrith is the new west – that’s what NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell declared at the launch of the ‘Penrith is Here’ brand earlier today....
Abbott's business talk
Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott will be the guest speaker at the next Business Matters Luncheon organised by the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce. Mr...
Call for country music festival
If Penrith can accommodate thousands of techno fans for the annual Defqon1 Festival in September, then it can make room for country music...
Penrith Lakes breakthrough
After years of failed attempts to coordinate development of the Penrith Lakes Scheme, the State Government will develop a master plan for the...
Link between alcohol and violence
Domestic violence is one of the most dangerous situations police must deal with, but a solution to lowering domestic violence rates may lie in...
Road closures this weekend
Residents are reminded there will be road closures and alternate train travel arrangements in place this weekend (2 – 3 June) as RailCorp carries...
Life after Kevin
Following the removal of Father Kevin Lee last month, a new priest has been appointed to Padre Pio Glenmore Park Parish. ...
24 hour help for locals
Every resident of the Penrith region will have direct telephone access to expert mental health advice for the first time following the launch...
Breast is best
Breastfeeding your baby now forms part of the guidelines to reducing the risk of sudden and unexpected death in infants. SIDS...
2am stabbing in Jamisontown
A man is reported to be in a stable condition in Westmead Hospital after being stabbed while outside an alleged OMCG clubhouse near Penrith...
More support for monorail
Support for the Kingswood monorail is gaining momentum and staff at Nepean Hospital will support a proposal for the Sydney city icon to be...
Seeing red
Chronic kidney disease is one of the biggest killers in Australia so next week, Penrith Panthers Cheerleaders will be wearing red undies...
A mother's fight
When Kirsten Levy first woke from a medically induced coma earlier this year she looked at a family photo on her bedside table....
Compo changes loom
Employees of industries across the state are bracing for changes to the Workers Compensation Scheme after the Premier, Barry O’Farrell, indicated that compensation costs...
Inspired by 'The Gun'
One of the true heroes behind the mine rescue at Beaconsfield was given a standing ovation by Penrith's business leaders on Monday. ...
Kelly in Council tilt
Former Lindsay MP Jackie Kelly is set to make a dramatic comeback to politics and contest this September's Council election. The Sun...
Funding for Foundation
The Samuel Morris Foundation will receive $50,000 to implement water safety education and campaigns for young children under the NSW Government's Water Safety...
Bikie arrested and charged
An alleged high-ranking member of the Nomads outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) will face court today charged with consorting and breach of bail. Amendments...
Out in the cold
The businessmen and women of Penrith may wear suits during the day, but come June 1 they will be rugged up in beanies...