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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.
Teen charged but $10,000 gold chain still missing
A teenager has been charged after stealing from a retail store in Penrith.
Local residents prepare to commemorate Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day will be commemorated across the city on Friday, November 11 with Penrith and St Marys to fall silent.
Read all about it: Penrith Book Club grows to over 500 members
A local book club was started to connect people passionate about reading but its new chapter has seen it grow into a community full of friends.
Penrith local wins WSU Alumni of the Year Award
Penrith local Dr Holly Harrison has won the coveted Western Sydney University Chancellor’s Alumni of the Year Award as part of the Town & Gown fundraising event last month.
More housing on the way at Caddens
The next stage of housing in Caddens is in the pipeline with a $21 million Development Application lodged with Penrith City Council.
Twitter’s elite throw their toys out of the cot
As if they were at an airport or a train station, a host of celebrities have announced their departure from social media platform Twitter in recent weeks.
Tanya Davies endorsed as Liberal Candidate for Badgerys Creek
Sitting Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has confirmed she will contest the 2023 State Election after being endorsed as the Liberal Candidate for Badgerys Creek.
Police search for Penrith teen missing since October 25
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl from Penrith who has been missing for two weeks.
Penrith burger joint Beefy’s announces its closure
Penrith's Beefy's Burgers has announced its immediate closure, choosing to exit its High Street location after five years.
Two men dead at Londonderry property
Two men have been found dead at a home in Londonderry this morning.
Waltons: An iconic history in Penrith
"You're welcome at Waltons". The slogan that defined a retail powerhouse in Australia through the 1970s.
Residents escape ferocious house fire in St Clair
A working smoke alarm has allowed residents to escape a ferocious house fire at St Clair.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero...
Penrith’s Safest Summer: Western Weekender launches special safety initiative
The Western Weekender today launches a major initiative aimed at encouraging and promoting safety in the area this summer.
Unique Penrith fundraiser aims to foster empathy and awareness
A unique fundraiser by local charity In Sight of Dreams is encouraging attendees to eat without their eyes, in support of those who have acquired a disability.
Emu Plains local ready to cook up a storm in BBQ capital of the...
Lukas Armstrong will be putting his barbequing skills to the test when he competes in America next week.
Mulgoa residents urged to attend fox and deer workshop
As fox numbers continue to rise in the Mulgoa area, residents are being encouraged to learn how to manage their impacts to protect the environment and their animals.
Giveaway: NON Everyday Set
A collection of three hand-crafted non-alcoholic wine alternatives, NON’s new Everyday Set focuses less on what was taken away (the hangxiety for one) and instead prioritises creating new and interesting flavours.
Christmas in Penrith to officially kick-off on November 18
After being cancelled in 2020 and 2021, this month will see the return of the iconic Christmas Tree Lighting event in Penrith’s Memory Park.
