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Man agrees to surrender dog after being charged with animal cruelty
A man has been charged with animal cruelty after an incident in St Marys.
Summer bodies are made in winter: Why now’s the right time to go to...
With morning temperatures coming close to zero and afternoons quickly turning into nights, the last thing many people would want to do is don their active wear and head to the gym.
New stadium and showground’s future are separate stories that ended up colliding
On the surface it seems like a classic David v Goliath battle that would suit a sequel to ‘The Castle’.
Council outlines disability action plan for next four years
Penrith Council has locked in its plan to make the city more inclusive and accessible over the next four years.
Change to COVID protocols as cases spike in NSW
NSW Health has revised the COVID-19 reinfection period from 12 weeks down to four weeks effective from this week, as the virus continues to run rampant across the state.
Woman injured after falling from balcony at St Marys
A woman has suffered fractures to both her legs after falling from a fourth floor balcony in St Marys today.
Aussie Arms’ plan for $23.5 million development takes next step
Plans to add a seven-story hotel to a heritage-listed pub in the heart of Penrith are one step closer to reality.
Man charged over fatal St Marys workplace incident
A man has been charged with manslaughter following an investigation into a fatal workplace incident at St Marys last year.
Shortly after 12.30pm on Monday,...
CCTV released after Cranebrook arson attack
Detectives have released CCTV vision and are appealing for public assistance following a suspicious house fire earlier this year.
About 9.50pm on Wednesday, May 25,...
Conserve water alert issued for dozens of local suburbs
Dozens of local suburbs are being urged to conserve water in the coming days due to the ongoing extreme weather.
Popular book shop Harry Hartog Bookseller set to open Penrith location
Attention all book lovers... a Development Application (DA) lodged with Penrith City Council could see a new book store and café coming to town.
Census reveals changes in our growing city
Data collected from the 2021 Census has provided a unique picture of Penrith homes and families.
Just 28.1 per cent of locals have had their free flu jab
Less than a third of Penrith residents have received the flu jab despite this winter’s spike in illness.
Mum of seven’s sudden death leaves big family with tough road ahead
A Kingswood resident and mother of seven, Aliitasi Salafai was known by her friends and family for her big heart, and unconditional love.
NRL threatens to blow up its perfect scenario
Why Sunday Origin must stay.
“This could be the end”: Paceway, Showground face uncertain future
The Penrith District AH & I Society - which runs the Penrith Paceway and Penrith Showground - says 177 years of history is at stake after the State Government said it would compulsorily acquire the site for a new stadium if commercial negotiations to buy it failed.
“I can’t keep living like this”: Call for changes to ‘Endo’ approach
Excruciating pain, medications and surgeries are all part of everyday life for the one in nine Australian women that suffer from Endometriosis.
RBA increases rates again; experts predict further rises to come
Mortgage holders have been dealt another blow with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increasing the official cash rate for a third consecutive month.
Mental health support for Penrith residents impacted by floods
Pressures from the pandemic and compounding trauma from drought, bushfires and now multiple flood events, have taken their toll on many Penrith residents.
Wentworth Healthcare,...
Wallacia isolated as rain continues to fall; flood emergency far from over
As rain continues to pour in Penrith and other parts of the state, experts warn that residents should remain on alert for more flood risks.
