Gillard, and Bradbury, survives

For a few anxious hours today, Lindsay MP David Bradbury's political career was on the line. But as it became obvious that...

Labor leadership ballot today

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says Labor is in crisis and is attempting to move a motion of no confidence in the Government during...

Man runs from accident scene

Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash in Luddenham to come forward after the driver failed to stop at the scene. ...

Parents' plea for lights

Castlereagh Public School is fighting to keep students safe as they arrive and depart each day but without flashing school zone lights, it...

Every step means something

The memory of a brave Cranebrook boy, William Harris, is changing the lives of kids with juvenile arthritis. When you think...

Drugs fear drives away customers

Local police are taking on drug related crime in the St Marys Central Business District, ensuring safety for local shoppers, residents and business...

Federal funds for BEC

Small business operators in Penrith will be able to access low cost business coaching and mentoring services through the Penrith Business Enterprise Centre...

Council encourages microchipping

Nothing breaks a heart like losing a lifelong pet or a new puppy; for many people, a pet is a member of the...

Fitness for Autism event looming

Local Penrith charities, The Luke Priddis Foundation and Little By Little, are set to hold the annual 'Fitness For Autism' community event this...

Cancer treatment brings hope

A new radiotherapy treatment at the Nepean Cancer Care Centre (NCCC) is bringing new hope for lung cancer patients who are ineligible for surgery....

Dramatic night at Council

Labor Councillors have sensationally stormed out of tonight's Council meeting in anger as acting chairman, Kevin Crameri, used his casting vote to defeat...

Home invasion at Cranebrook

Police are investigating a home invasion in Cranebrook this morning. About 2.30am, two males forced their way inside a home on Redditch...

Abbott calls for childcare inquiry

Visiting Mulgoa Pre-School this morning, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has called for an inquiry into childcare to improve its availability to families. ...

Japanese students visit Penrith

Penrith has welcomed Japanese students from the prestigious Kinjo University in Hakusan to the region as they learn about Australian culture. In...

Roaring anniversary for local Lions

Emu Plains Lions Club are celebrating 25 years of service within the community. Members can be seen humbly supporting local families...

River siestas launched

To celebrate the Rowing World Cup, the beautiful Nepean River will be transformed into the perfect place for residents to siesta on a...

Nursing scholarship boost

The Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner and the Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli...

Connecting to a lesson or two

The Penrith Library and Nepean Community College Digital Hub is up and running after classes began on February 11. The Digital Hub,...

A message from Julia Gillard

I want to share you with a story David Bradbury relayed to me just last week. Denis Mars is the co-founder...

Alleged killer turns himself in

A man wanted in relation to a murder at a factory in Dunheved last month has today handed himself to police. Around...