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Where to find Penrith’s best pancakes for Shrove Tuesday

Tough gig. We send journalist Cassidy Pearce on the hunt for Penrith's best pancake.

Man charged after stealing money from man at bank in St Marys

A man has been charged after attempting to steal money from a person at a bank.

Luddenham Show sticks to its country roots

The Luddenham Annual Show is back for its 118th year on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3, with plenty to do and see for the whole family.

Man at centre of gel gun controversy finally cleared

After a three year legal battle, the owner of the toy gun empire Armoured Heaven has finally been cleared of firearms charges.

Mexican restaurant Chechos announces shock closure

Mexican restaurant Chechos has announced its almost immediate closure with the Penrith venue to shut this weekend.

Elderly Werrington man charged over historic alleged sexual assaults

A Werrington man has been charged over the historical alleged sexual assault of three women across suburbs in Sydney’s south and the Southern Highlands.

NSW Health set to drop vaccine mandate

The State Government is poised to drop COVID-19 vaccine mandates for New South Wales Health staff.

Family pushes for inquest into Glenmore Park man’s shock death in 2018

Push for inquest into Glenmore Park man’s sudden death after vaccinations

Woman assaulted after bizarre dispute over container

A bizarre neighbourhood dispute has resulted in a woman being punched in the face and another being charged.

Employment law in the spotlight during Coronavirus crisis

Where do you stand during these incredible times?

Podcast: On The Record – George Rabie

George Rabie talks to us about his extraordinary career in business.

Podcast: Local author tackles universal issues

Whilst always having a love for the written word, it was an inspiring encounter at high school where Jack Hunter knew there was an audience for his writing.

Cases at Newmarch House increase again

Two more cases of COVID-19 have been detected at a Caddens nursing home, bringing the total number of infections to 44.

Street racers busted in Penrith

Four men, including two provisional licence holders, are due to appear in court after being caught street racing in the Penrith area...

Firefighters fear dangerous winter ahead

The summer bushfires, a global pandemic and now the dangers of winter.

Calls for Business Park approval to be fast-tracked

There's calls for planning approvals for the Nepean Business Park to be fast-tracked. David Borger, Executive Director of the Western Sydney Business Chamber, said that...

Charge coming for non-desexed cats

From July 1 the NSW Government will make cat owners pay an annual fee if their pet is not desexed by four months of age.

Shifting demographics: Penrith’s getting older

63 per cent jump in seniors calling Penrith home as local demographics shift

Government extends financial support programs

The Federal Government’s JobKeeper program has been extended until March next year as Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared he’s got “Australia’s back” in dealing with COVID-19.

New cops on the beat

The local area’s police force has grown stronger by nine, after new officers joined Penrith and St Marys Local Area Commands. ...