Look out, magpies about! Swooping season begins

If you’ve spent much time out and about lately, you’d know that magpie swooping season is well underway.

Penrith woman wins $100,000 Lotteries prize

A local resident has 100,000 reasons to smile today.

Man jailed over historical child sex abuse

A former train driver from Luddenham has been sentenced to at least 11 years behind bars over historic child sexual abuse.

Wallacia man arrested over sexual abuse claims

A man will face court today charged over allegedly physically and sexually abusing multiple women across NSW.

Documentary is a Real winner

In the lead up to this year’s Real Festival, heading to Penrith’s Tench Reserve from Friday, September 15, one local filmmaker is bringing us...

Marise Payne announces retirement

Former Foreign Minister Marise Payne has announced her retirement from the Senate, effective, September 30. In a statement, Payne, who has over 26 years of...

Burger Head to close its Penrith restaurant

After seven years in Penrith, Burger Head has announced the closure of its Henry Street outlet.

Storm season launches: Hot, dry conditions ahead

The Bureau of Meteorology and NSW State Emergency Service have launched their summer storm campaign in Penrith.

How TikTok is helping a new generation discover joy of books

Research suggests that social media may be responsible for driving book sales, with young people reading a lot more thanks to a 24-hour book club on TikTok.

Giving new life to formal dresses as cost-of-living pressures bite

Do you have a formal dress or suit that you’ll never wear again?

New trade centre readies youth for a fresh start

A state-of-the-art trade centre has been unveiled at the Cobham Youth Justice Centre in Werrington this week.

Nepean Private Hospital opens its $37.7 million redevelopment

Nepean Private Hospital’s $37.7 million redevelopment has officially opened, with a ceremony held at the premises last week.

Turning the key on a four-day working week

A Penrith business is introducing a four day work week in an effort to improve the work-life balance of their team.

Dispute over: Teachers reach deal with State Government

The starting salary for a NSW teacher will increase from $75,791 to $85,000 under a new pay deal.

It’s National Child Protection Week: Education is key, experts say

Police across the country are reminding parents and carers to have open age-appropriate conversations with their children about online safety.

Jessica Camilleri has time added to jail sentence after assaulting two guards

A St Clair woman who decapitated her mother has had her jail time extended over a fresh incident.

“Continuous nightmare”: School teacher’s family tells court of grief since crash that claimed her life

A p-plater who was distracted by his phone in the lead-up to a deadly crash will spend at least 17 months behind bars.

Two men arrested following fiery crash at Cranebrook

Two men have been arrested for hindering police following a serious crash in Cranebrook last night.

Voice referendum locked in for October 14

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the Voice to Parliament referendum will be held on October 14.

EXCLUSIVE: Nordoff-Robbins CEO Belinda Leonard to join Board of Panthers

Nordoff-Robbins CEO Belinda Leonard will become the first woman to be on the Board of Panthers after a landmark meeting at the club's headquarters today.