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Penrith's naughty parkers
It's that little, white piece of paper flapping on your windshield that every car owner despises; a parking ticket. And according...
Parents fear for kids’ safety
On Sunflower Drive, students from Claremont Meadows Public School find themselves crossing the road without supervision, leaving local parents furious as their concerns grow...
Drugs and weapons found in car
Police allege they located prohibited weapons, illegal drugs and an improperly restrained toddler after stopping a car in Werrington yesterday.
Officers from Penrith Local Area...
World's best lends his advice
The world's number one self defence instructor, Lee Morrison, is headed to Penrith next week to teach locals how to protect themselves in...
Respected local fire fighter calls it a day
After 32 years serving as a fire fighter for Fire and Rescue NSW, 6918 Station Officer Philip Nightingale has recently retired.
Man arrested at airport over St Clair death
A man has been arrested and is assisting police with their inquiries into a death at St Clair yesterday.
About 12.20pm yesterday, emergency services were...
Back down the gangway: COVID rules finally axed for cruises
The State Government is finally lifting COVID-era protocols for cruises.
Family evacuated after fire engulfs home in St Marys
A family of six including several young children has been evacuated from their home after it was destroyed by fire tonight in St Marys.
Fire...
Throwing Salt in home ownership wounds
The path to home ownership is more difficult than ever, and ordering smashed avocados at local cafes isn’t totally to blame, but Bernard Salt’s...
Disability Royal Commission wants to hear voices of Penrith people
The Disability Royal Commission is investigating the experiences of people with disability in Australia and is asking people to share with them what they...
Local health coup
In a coup for junior doctors and patients in the Nepean region, the Federal Government will fund two new specialist positions at the...
Diana Ferrari to close Penrith store on January 21
Footwear, clothing and accessories outlet Diana Ferrari will close its retail stores, including its Penrith location inside Westfield.
The Penrith store will close on January...
Residents raise concerns over new missile testing facility
The Department of Defence is playing down the impact of a new missile testing facility to be built at Orchard Hills.
A 76-year-old resident, who...
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.
Warrant issued for wanted man
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding warrant.
Glenn Ewan Spark, aged 37, is wanted by virtue of...
Police investigate robbery
Police are appealing for public assistance to identify two people responsible for the attempted robbery of a man in Werrington Downs yesterday. ...
KSR helps smash cancer by holding Footy Colours Day
If you head into Kingswood Smash Repairs (KSR) on Friday, you will notice the team wearing their favourite NRL football jersey, all in the...
Win for St Marys locals
Penrith Council has bowed to residents' concerns about land zoning for high density housing in the Glossop Street Precinct. In the draft...
Labor Announces Candidate For Federal Election
Things are heating up ahead of next year's Federal Election with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese announcing today a potential candidate to represent Labor in...
Bridge construction on schedule ahead of road closures next week
Castlereagh Road will be closed next week.
