Drivers urged to be on turtle watch

More and more turtles have been spotted on The Northern Road, as development and construction drives them out of their natural homes.

10 places to celebrate the Melbourne Cup in Penrith

Looking for somewhere to cheer on a winner next Tuesday? Here's the 10 best places to let your hair down for the Melbourne Cup.

Trainee police officers to be paid in State Government shake-up

Future police officers will be paid while studying at the Goulburn Police Academy in a desperate bid to to address a critical shortfall of workers.

Transport delays, power outages: Aftermath of night’s wild winds

Local residents are surveying the damage this morning after wild winds ripped through Sydney early this morning, with Penrith in the firing line.

Police search for 12-year-old girl missing from St Marys

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from St Marys.

New BlueScope steel factory to be built in Erskine Park, creating hundreds of new jobs

Approval has been granted for the development of an additional BlueScope Steel factory in Erskine Park.

Podcast: On The Record – Greg Taylor

Stanton & Taylor is the longest-running real estate business in Penrith. Director Greg Taylor joins us as we kick off series three of On The Record.

Iconic printing press has new home in Penrith

A Heidelberg Zylinder press has taken up pride of place at the Penrith Museum of Printing.

How solar car project has helped Pearl find her calling

Pearl Chung's involvement in Western Sydney University's solar car project has opened her eyes to future career prospects.

Exclusive: Former Mayor joins Panthers Board

Former Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen has joined the Board of the Penrith Panthers.

Meet Penrith’s longest serving teachers

Ahead of World Teachers' Day on Friday, we catch up with some of our city's longest serving educators.

It’s spooky season in Penrith as locals get into Halloween spirit

Though some may argue that Halloween isn’t celebrated in Australia, one look around Penrith at the moment will tell you that’s definitely not the case.

Man to front court after bizarre night of crime

A man has been charged after he was busted with a firearm in Penrith, and attempting to break into a post office.

Woman charged after allegedly assaulting police officer

A woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted a police officer in Cranebrook.

New-look entrance to simplify visits to Nepean Hospital

New details have been revealed about what patients and visitors can look forward to when Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital redevelopment is complete.

Council delivers new recreation space in Cambridge Gardens

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully unveiled a million-dollar playscape in Cambridge Gardens.

How research out of WSU’s Kingswood campus could change the construction industry

Western Sydney University is paving the way with leading research into recycled concrete products that can aid in the reduction of construction waste.

Five troublesome black spots to be fixed on local roads

More than $2 million will be spent on fixing several black spots on local roads.

Government releases Environmental Impact Statement for new airport

The Federal Government has released the long-awaited draft Environmental Impact Statement for Western Sydney International Airport for public feedback.

Crews get on top of blaze at Hickeys Lane

A grass fire is currently burning on Andrews Road in Penrith.