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Men arrested in Cranebrook after alleged kidnapping

Three men will face court today, charged over the alleged kidnapping of another man in Cranebrook overnight. About 11pm, Monday, October 31, officers attached to...

Not just “footy and sh*t”: Men invited to take a seat at the Table

A community organisation is inviting blokes to pull up a seat to create meaningful conversations and relationships, overcoming the stigma that “men don’t talk”.

Queen’s Birthday public holiday re-named from next year

The Queen's Birthday public holiday will officially be known as the King's Birthday public holiday from next year.

November 1 marks World Vegan Day

For The Natural Choice Café’s Steven Black, including vegan options on the menu came as a simple progression.

Remembering Hayden Twin Cinemas in Penrith

Costing a whopping $2.5 million, Mike Walsh’s Hayden Twin Cinemas opened on the corner of Lawson and Henry Streets in Penrith on Friday, December 18, 1981.

Glenmore Park home’s Halloween fit-out keeps wowing visitors

For some, Halloween is just another day of the year for dress ups and sugar highs. But, for Glenmore Park resident Alycia Brandt, the holiday is more of a lifestyle.

“Holy sh*t! This is amazing!” Man’s stunning reaction to $53 million Powerball win

A Penrith dad has been revealed as the mystery Sydney winner who scored a slice of the record-breaking $160 million Powerball draw.

Search on for mystery local Powerball winner

The search is on for a Penrith Powerball winner who is $53 million richer this morning.

Women in business recognised at the inaugural ALIBI Awards

The first ever ALIBI Awards, recognising women in business, will be held this weekend.

More workplaces become pet friendly in post-COVID world

As pet ownership has increased since the pandemic, so have the number of workplaces advertising themselves as pet-friendly, meaning more and more furry friends are popping up in the office.

Last minute formal rush as end-of-school celebrations near

With the HSC wrapping up, many are finally shifting their focus to formal season, in a frenzy to do their last-minute shopping. Luckily, local stores are here to help.

Data breaches highlight need for cautious approach online

The digital age has reinvented how society operates but it has increased the risk of criminals targeting people’s personal data.

Revealed: The new ‘kidult’ venues coming to Penrith this December

Holey Moley and Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq have confirmed they’ll open new Penrith locations in December.

New smash room set to open in Penrith

The latest craze when it comes to blowing off some steam could soon be coming to Jamisontown.

New Thornton apartment development delivers more housing in tight market

A new nine storey apartment development in Thornton, which is helping ease the pressures of the tightening rental market, officially opened last Friday.

Sydney Water offers no timeline to fix ongoing water main leak at Kingswood

Motorists will be forced to continue dodging water gushing from under Bringelly Road at Kingswood, with no clear indication of when the ongoing problem will be fixed.

Changed traffic conditions on Old Bathurst Road in Penrith LGA

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions with the closure of Old Bathurst Road between Great Western Highway and Smith Street, Emu Plains, in...

It’s time for Dominic Perrottet to prepare for Opposition

Is there a path to victory for the Coalition in New South Wales? Troy Dodds doesn't think so.

Australia Post announces key dates for Christmas deliveries

With only two months until the big day, Australia Post is encouraging people to get cracking on Christmas shopping, announcing the all-important last sending dates for delivery within Australia.

East Bank restaurant precinct put on the market

Local vendors Astina Group Holdings and CBG Holdings have listed one of the most well-known retail assets in the Penrith region for sale.