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Revised design for Winter Sports World revealed as neighbours flag concerns
The final alpine inspired design for the proposed $400 million Winter Sports World has been unveiled, with the project one step closer to being determined by the State Government.
‘Santa George’ is lighting up his Colyton home for the final time
Christmas lights are a highlight of every holiday season but the big man behind a dazzling local display is retiring after 21 years.
Local dance schools in the spotlight as end-of-year concerts return to ‘normal’
After 12 months of hard work, December is the time for local dance studios to show off their stuff in end of year concerts and productions.
Interest rates rise again in pre-Christmas blow to mortgage holders
Penrith mortgage holders have been dealt another blow with official interest rates increased by 0.25 per cent.
Wow factor: Luxury Penrith home is a star attraction
A luxury residence is offering a unique experience to welcome creatives to the Penrith region.
Investigation following Llandilo car crash
A motor vehicle crash in Sydney’s west has left two men seriously injured.
Just after 7pm yesterday, Sunday, December 4, emergency services responded to reports...
Five restaurants hosting Christmas Day lunch in Penrith
Christmas Day can be one of the most stressful days of the year, especially when it comes to feeding everyone. If you're looking to take Christmas lunch on the road this year, here's five options here in Penrith...
Appeal to locate missing Penrith man
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Penrith area.
Braydy Armstrong, aged 24, was last seen at a home...
Police officer charged after alleged financial misconduct
A police officer has been charged following an internal investigation into alleged financial misconduct.
In April 2022, officers from the Professional Standards Command commenced an...
Research funding to continue as OZWAC merges into The Nepean Foudnation
Local residents are being encouraged to attend a fundraising dinner next Thursday, December 8, to celebrate the Australian Women and Children’s Research Foundation (OZWAC) merging into The Nepean Foundation.
Pothole city: How wild weather has blown out road repair budget
Penrith City Council has surpassed its average of 800 pothole repairs a year with over 1300 recorded in the last five months due to extreme weather.
Luxury golf club in the hole: ATO launches legal action
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has commenced legal proceedings against Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club, claiming the facility is insolvent, as it owes close to $2.5 million in debts.
Next generation: Local real estate legend starts to implement succession plan
Penrith real estate stalwart Colin Henry has activated the first phase of his succession planning strategy with the appointment of his son John Henry to the highly successful Raine & Horne Commercial Penrith team.
Easy and cheap to buy, experts say ‘nangs’ are also dangerous
'Nangs' are growing in use in Penrith, and experts warn they're not as harmless as many believe.
“Political grandstanding”: Councillors bicker in heated debate over stadium
A new stadium would have been a fitting venue for the slanging match that unfolded at Penrith City Council on Monday night, as Councillors became entrenched in an emotional debate about the proposed Penrith Stadium development.
Scholarship helps Musawer reach for the stars
Musawer Bajwa used to go for long walks at night to try to look at the stars in Pakistan before he moved to Australia in 2013.
Jamisontown Public School opens its doors for 40th birthday
Through floods and fires, Jamisontown Public School has been a hub in the community for as long as many can remember.
72-year-old woman charged after shoplifting haul discovered
A woman has been charged after shoplifting in Penrith.
Lung cancer remains biggest cancer killer in local district
A report has shown that an estimated 2,369 people in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will be told they have cancer this year, and 713 people will lose their lives to the disease in 2022.
Penrith man among six arrested over commercial drug supply
Raptor Squad detectives have arrested a further six people, including a Penrith man, after more than 70kg of cocaine was seized at a Sydney unit earlier this year.
