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The Week: September 2

Troy Dodds is joined by Emily Newton, Nathan Taylor and Kate Reid to discuss the week that was and the week that will be...

Twitter tells the story: Commuter backlash against new timetable

Frustrated commuters have taken to social media to vent their anger as the new train timetable faces its first real test this morning. And there's...

Sydney Water offers no timeline to fix ongoing water main leak at Kingswood

Motorists will be forced to continue dodging water gushing from under Bringelly Road at Kingswood, with no clear indication of when the ongoing problem will be fixed.

Hitchen confirms she’ll exit Council at end of current term

Former Penrith Mayor and long-time Councillor Tricia Hitchen has confirmed she won’t be recontesting her spot on Council at the upcoming election.

Ignition locks for drink drivers

In an effort to reduce the number of drink driving offences, alcohol interlocks will be made mandatory for high range and repeat drink drive...

Go-slow to continue at Wallacia

Frustrated motorists wondering when the speed freeze on Wallacia’s Blaxland Crossing Bridge will be lifted will have to sit tight after a neighbouring council’s...

New artist’s impressions reveal first look at Stage 2 of Nepean Hospital upgrade

The State Government has unveiled the first look at Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment.

Police search for gunman after armed robbery at Wallacia

Police are searching for a man who held up the Wallacia Hotel in the early hours of this morning.

Woman dies in workplace incident at Erskine Park

Police and SafeWork NSW are investigating the death of a woman at an Erskine Park bakery.

WIN a stay at Terminus Apartment Hotel Newcastle

Courtesy of Choice Hotels Asia Pac, win a two night stay at a heritage-listed hotel in the heart of Newcastle.

Caddens Corner officially open for business

New Woolworths supermarket highlights Penrith's newest shopping centre.

Penrith glass facility fined $55,000

Penrith Local Court has convicted Glass Recovery Services Pty Ltd (GRS) of three offences at their Penrith facility, following a successful prosecution by the...

Car park bashing case adjourned to next month

All five men accused of brutally assaulting two men in the Panthers McDonald’s car park earlier this year are now at liberty, despite two...

Helping those in need

Over 60 disadvantaged families in Cranebrook will enjoy a delicious ham lunch this Christmas thanks to the Penrith Valley Fund. ...

Woman injured in CBD incident

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in Penrith today. Ambulance paramedics and police were called to a walkway near Henry Street to reports...

Growing business wins top award

After growing the business from the ground up, Goldenfield Growers in Wallacia has been named Produce Grower of the Year at this year’s Sydney...

Building team work (and robots)

Students from Samuel Terry Public School in Cranebook will use their problem solving skills when they take part in this year’s national finals of...

Police bust Glenmore Park cannabis house

Organised Crime Squad detectives have arrested two men in the Sydney CBD and charged them in relation to a hydroponic cannabis house located...

Surround yourself with A+ staff

I am a big believer that hiring the right staff is a very important part of the overall formula for business success. They are...

It’s National Child Protection Week: Education is key, experts say

Police across the country are reminding parents and carers to have open age-appropriate conversations with their children about online safety.