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Man attacked with pole, timber before being stabbed
A man and woman will face court today charged over the alleged wounding of another man during a neighbourhood dispute in Penrith.
Taste of history at Penrith’s newest café
Penrith City Council has today unveiled the restored historic Police Cottage at Emu Plains.
The $3.2 million upgrade means more residents and visitors to our...
Mask plea from NSW Health, but no mandate coming
NSW Health is recommending masks be worn on public transport and in some indoor settings as COVID-19 cases rise, but there is little chance of mandatory restrictions returning.
Falling flat: A1 Granny Flats facing raft of complaints
A local granny flat builder is under fire with a growing list of customer complaints and serious questions being raised about its operations.
PP&VA announces new CEO to drive growth of arts in Penrith
Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA) has announced Krissie Scudds as its new CEO.
Aussie rocker Jimmy Barnes cancels Penrith event due to “rising COVID cases”
Rising COVID cases is being blamed for the cancellation of an album signing by rocker Jimmy Barnes in Penrith that was scheduled for November 26.
McHappy Day returns this Saturday
Locals are being encouraged to enjoy a bite to help give back to a good cause on McHappy Day this Saturday, November 19.
Driven to succeed: Community transport provider’s big honour
A community organisation’s commitment has been recognised when it took out the top spot for a state-wide award.
Get your skates on: Roller dance is taking off in Penrith
Penrith Skatel is bringing a new hobby out west, with roller dance classes for all ages.
Four arrests after home invasion, kidnapping
Detectives have arrested four men following an investigation into an alleged home invasion and kidnapping of a Caddens man.
Under-funded and misunderstood: Why lung cancer patients are diagnosed too late
Despite being the fifth most common cancer diagnosed in Australia, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, and is in the top four leading causes of death in Australia for both males and females.
Jobs on the line as hospital looks to privatise childcare operations
The Local Health District is seeking an external operator to manage Somerset Cottage, but staff are worried about their future at the childcare centre on the grounds of Nepean Hospital.
Special tribute to Barry’s legacy in Penrith
A special tribute has been unveiled to Barry Leavett-Brown.
Major delays on rail network following incident at Kingswood
The rail network is in chaos this morning following an incident at Kingswood that has essentially shut down the T1 Western and Blue Mountains Lines.
Westfield Penrith locks in new food outlets as part of revamp
Hot on the heels of confirmation that Holey Moley and Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq would be opening at Westfield Penrith in December, the shopping centre has also confirmed a host of new eateries.
Woman charged after fatal crash at St Marys
A woman’s been charged following a fatal crash in St Marys last month that killed a beloved grandmother.
Just after 5.20am on Saturday, October 8,...
Penrith pauses for Remembrance Day
Members of the Penrith community came together this morning to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in war and conflict.
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Kingswood’s Bringelly Road to receive new streetscape improvements
Council is renewing the heart of Kingswood through the delivery of streetscape improvements to the eastern side of Bringelly Road as part of the...
Penrith Lakes potential to be unlocked with new master plan
A man-made beach or golf course could be on the cards as Penrith City Councillors assist the State Government with what the future of...
This news really sucks: Increase in mosquitoes likely this summer
The recent and ongoing warm and wet weather will see an increase in mosquito numbers locally this summer.
