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Police charge man with Adrian Buxton’s murder
Police have made an arrest in the search for Colyton man Adrian Buxton's killer.
Chance to have ‘Coffee with a Cop’
Officers from Penrith Local Area Command are inviting the community to come together to have a chat over a cup of coffee next week.
On...
Man charged after keeping man and woman captive at Colyton
A man has been charged after allegedly tying up two people and holding them captive for two days at Colyton.
Younger shoppers help lead Salvos’ revival
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and the volunteers at the Salvos Store in Penrith are ready to help you find a gem.
Store...
Our leaders can’t leave us to fend for ourselves
More support needed from both levels of government.
Revealed: Sinclair fought flames
As patrons fled the burning Log Cabin last Friday night, a distressed Ross Sinclair stood below the flames armed with a fire extinguisher....
Bunnings at Penrith on alert: COVID-19 warning
Penrith's Bunnings store on Castlereagh Road has been added to NSW Health's venue alert list after it was visited by a person with COVID-19.
Richie’s life changed in the blink of an eye by mystery illness
They say life can change in the blink of an eye, and that’s exactly what happened to Glenmore Park resident Richie Greer.
While standing in...
Third COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Australia
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has today provided provisional approval of the Moderna vaccine for use in Australian adults.
“He died a hero”: Penrith soldier was killed trying to rescue others
Penrith is littered with stories of young men who stood up for their country and did our city proud.
One of those men is Mertoun...
Go harder, Gladys: Why all Local Government Areas should be under the same rules
Troy Dodds says it's time for to be in this together, again.
Brightness in times of heartbreak
A Jordan Springs family’s world was turned upside down after an MRI scan saw their young son, Cameron, urgently admitted to Westmead Children’s Hospital.
Dean...
Special way to honour Dads no longer with us
Forest Lawn and Pinegrove Memorial Parks will arrange 1,000 small bouquets of gerberas, at no cost, to be placed on the families’ behalf in the lead up to Father’s Day.
Onlookers shocked as women fight in medical centre waiting room
EXCLUSIVE
An Oxley Park woman who assaulted an acquaintance in front of stunned onlookers has been hit with a two-year good behaviour bond.
Teraza Widom, 35,...
If you’re not getting vaccinated, you’re running out of excuses – and you’re letting...
If you’re not vaccinated yet, or you haven’t booked a COVID-19 vaccination by now, I can put it down to only a few reasons.
Cold weather prompts call for clothing donations
With the temperature dropping and winter creeping in, Penrith CBD Corporation has launched its annual Homeless Winter Appeal.
This year’s appeal, #ProjectWarmth, has Penrith CBD...
Be gentle when scoring a treat from Mulberry trees
As the weather warms up, residents are being encouraged to be gentle while enjoying a natural sweet treat.
Drink driving mum escapes jail time
A Cranebrook mother busted high-range drink driving with four kids in the car has dodged jail time.
Lisa Caroline Johnson, 34, faced Penrith Local Court...
More Dine & Discover vouchers to be made available
The Dine & Discover program will be expanded with two additional vouchers to be made available to NSW residents.
Stepping out of the shower and onto the stage
A group of local men from all walks of life and age groups have come together with their shared love of a cappella singing...
