A family’s heartbreak: Shock stroke claims 35-year-old husband and father
Jamie Dowsett touched the lives of hundreds of people in his community before suffering a stroke that would end his life prematurely on May 9.
Biennale of Sydney comes to Penrith for first time
Penrith Regional Gallery has been confirmed as an exhibition partner venue for the prestigious Biennale of Sydney next year.
Glossop Street residents say truck movements have literally shaken up their lives
Residents along Glossop Street in St Marys are no strangers to traffic congestion, but they have become fed up with the increased truck activity that rattles their walls.
Huge prize pool confirmed for Indoor Skydiving Championships
Organisers of the 2025 Australian Indoor Skydiving Championships have confirmed the event will feature its largest-ever prize pool.
Healthscope, owner of Nepean Private Hospital, enters receivership
Healthscope says it's business as usual at Nepean Private Hospital despite the group entering receivership.
Another day, another delay: Peak hour commute hit again
Train commuters are facing another tough trip home with delays again impacting the rail network.
Fake flowers pose safety risk, Pinegrove Memorial Park says
Pinegrove Memorial Park says it removes ornaments and fake flowers from grave sites because they pose a safety risk.
Partnership opens doors for careers at new airport
New careers are set to take off thanks to Western Sydney International Airport.
Penrith hosts NSW 24-Hour Economy Commissioner for Business Forum
More than 60 local businesses, government and industry representatives gathered yesterday to explore opportunities to grow Penrith City’s 24-hour economy.
It’s time to stop just hoping for the best
Guest columnist Brenden Brown says the high informal vote count in Lindsay at the Federal Election exposes a deeper issue in western Sydney.
Breaking all the rules – one dance at a time
Burlesque will take centre stage in Penrith next week.
Inspired by their daughter’s health battle, local family launch the Florence Foundation
At the start of 2024, the Di Giglio family received earth-shattering news: their two-year-old daughter had a brain tumour.
New bar coming to Penrith’s CBD
A luxury hotel in the heart of Penrith is getting a new bar and café, set to give a boost to the night life experience of the area.
Woman busted over the limit with child in car
A driver has been busted more than four times over the limit - with her child in the car.
Local funeral director lands key industry role
The Australian Funeral Directors Association has announced the appointment of a Penrith Funeral Director as its new President.
Come to the bark side and help Assistance Dogs of the future
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes – and the cutest of them all need your help before they don their capes.
Ben Carter court case delayed again, will return in September
There has been yet another delay in the case of a Penrith accountant facing fraud charges.
The crucial number to add to your phone this winter
The State Government is reminding people of a free health advice service.
Designs for Kingswood Public School upgrade revealed
Students at Kingswood Public School will get more play space and new modern, permanent classrooms as part of a major upgrade.
New book challenges ADHD stereotypes
A new children’s book is challenging negative stereotypes about ADHD – a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts the ability to focus and causes hyperactivity.