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Londonderry author delves into mystery of time travel with new book

Local Londonderry author, John Peter Borgatti, has had his debut science fiction novel published. His book Time Paradox was released on Thursday and tells the...

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NRL - Penrith has signed Lewis Brown from the Warriors on a three-year deal.

Sod turned on Sydney Science Park at Luddenham

The Federal and State Government’s goal of creating 200,000 knowledge jobs within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis is off to a strong start with work...

Men charged over chemist robbery

Two men will appear at court today after police charged them with several offences including an aggravated break and enter at a chemist shop...

Third COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Australia

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has today provided provisional approval of the Moderna vaccine for use in Australian adults.

Huge cash injection for Penrith schools

Needs-based Gonski funding for public schools in Penrith will increase next year, sharing an extra $3.5 million across our 21 primary and secondary schools. The...

Man arrested after break and enter

A man has been arrested by police after he was allegedly involved in a break and enter incident before taking himself to the police...

Red Cross turns to youth in search for volunteers

Red Cross Penrith is looking for fresh blood in a search for new volunteers.

Council backs a Winn-er with new General Manager

New Penrith Council General Manager Warwick Winn says he’s keen to grow the success Council is already achieving as he continues to settle in...

Police circle in on alleged donut thief

Police have charged a Penrith woman following the alleged theft of a donut truck last month.

Eyes on diabetes during awareness week

The saying goes that an eye is the window to the soul but, for local optometrists, an eye is also a window to detecting...

Castlereagh Road to close this weekend

Motorists are reminded to brace themselves for another weekend of traffic chaos, as a section of Castlereagh Road is temporarily closed for road and bridge construction works.

Defqon.1 party-goer convicted despite clean record

A university student caught with two ecstasy tablets secreted on him at a popular dance festival has been convicted of drug possession, despite it...

“He died a hero”: Penrith soldier was killed trying to rescue others

Penrith is littered with stories of young men who stood up for their country and did our city proud. One of those men is Mertoun...

Demand for IVF services to see Penrith clinic expanded

Responding to a strong demand for IVF and assisted reproductive treatment in the area, Monash IVF is upgrading its services for Penrith patients.

Trio arrested at Kingswood

Three people are in custody after two teenage boys were robbed while travelling on a train this afternoon. About 12.15pm, two 16-year-old boys...

New COVID vaccination rates revealed for Penrith

Around 62 per cent of Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) residents have had three or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, new figures reveal.

Ready for her proudest moment

Thousands of people from all walks of life, with different backgrounds and nationalities are set to become proud Australian citizens next week, including Oxley...

Teen charged but $10,000 gold chain still missing

A teenager has been charged after stealing from a retail store in Penrith.

No word on future supermarket once Station Plaza is forced to close

Locals in the dark about supermarket’s future after Station Plaza is forced to close.