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Massive fire in Penrith
Fire fighters are working tirelessly to put out a raging fire, which started in the warehouse of Harvey Norman, Penrith, this...
Nursing degrees to go online as teaching evolution goes to new level
Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia’s number one university for nursing and midwifery, has launched its Bachelor of Nursing degree through WSU Online, in a...
Penrith Council moves to new method for parking fines
The famous relief of dodging a windscreen parking ticket after overstaying your welcome is now over for people living and working in Penrith.
Japanese students visit Penrith
Penrith has welcomed Japanese students from the prestigious Kinjo University in Hakusan to the region as they learn about Australian culture. In...
Body of missing man found
The body of a man missing since last month was found in a creek alongside a golf course. A golfer searching for a...
Traffic chaos as motorists rush for free fuel at St Marys
Petrol prices may be at 12 month lows, but you can’t beat not paying for it at all.
A free petrol promotion at St Marys...
Cycleway nearly complete
Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres today announced that work on the cycleway along Castlereagh and Mulgoa roads in Penrith, between Jane and Batt streets,...
It’s time to give Colyton a fair go
A group of Colyton locals is ready to celebrate the suburb and remove damaging misconceptions.
Team Colyton is a group of residents and local organisations...
Trolls targeted cheerleader
The Penrith cheerleader who took out this year’s Cheerleader of the Year title has revealed she was subjected to cruel social network trolling...
Noro Music Therapy finds new home to deliver important services
Noro Music Therapy has found a new home in the Panthers Precinct to bring their services to the Penrith community and beyond.
Colyton man charged after pointing laser at PolAir9
A man will appear in court today charged after allegedly pointing a laser at a NSW Police aircraft in Sydney’s west overnight.
About 11.40pm on...
Panthers reel in James Fisher-Harris for four more years
The Penrith Panthers have announced a monster re-signing, with the game's leading prop, James Fisher-Harris, signing a four-year contract extension with the club.
The new...
15 years in Penrith’s best job
Troy Dodds reflects on 15 years as Editor of The Western Weekender.
Podcast: On The Record – Bruce Turner
Born and bred in Penrith, Bruce Turner has had a fascinating life and career.
Baby burn case: More charges laid
Further charges have been laid against a man following investigations into to a baby that suffered serious injuries in Penrith last month.
About 3.50pm on Sunday,...
Curtain comes down on another year
2019 was a year of tragedy and triumph.
Polishing up on skills
Preparing for a future career is rarely thought about by local youth and can be difficult to get started on but some lucky...
Man dies in Colyton shooting
Police have launched an investigation following a fatal shooting in Colyton this evening.
Shortly after 9pm tonight, emergency services responded to reports of shots fired...
Fire engulfs cardboard factory
Inquiries are continuing after a fire at a factory in St Marys this afternoon.
About 12.25pm, an employee at a cardboard factory in Kommer Place...
Greens name candidate for September election
David Lenton, policy advisor to Greens MLC Cate Faehrmann, has been preselected as the Greens candidate for the federal seat of Lindsay. ...
