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Palliative care unit confirmed for Nepean Hospital
the NSW Government has confirmed it will build a dedicated palliative care unit at Nepean Hospital.
Six Tips For Selling Your Home in Winter
You might be wondering if winter is a bad time to sell you home, but people look for property to buy at all times of the year. In fact, selling your house in winter can even have its own benefits.
Veteran journo and community advocate recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Two local men have received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), highlighting their commitment to their careers and the community.
NSW Government announces sweeping changes to paid parental leave for public sector workers
Teachers, nurses, firefighters and other public sector workers across the State will be encouraged to share childcaring responsibilities between partners under an overhaul of the NSW Government’s paid parental leave scheme.
Forgotten shopping strip: Remembering Penrith Mall (1985 – 1996)
Did you know that High Street was closed to traffic between Woodriff Street and Station Street for many years?
Western Weekender tweaks distribution model; more copies available at pick-up points
The Western Weekender has today confirmed changes to its distribution model, in a move aimed at increasing the paper's reach and ensuring local news remains free.
Men urged to heed prostate cancer message
Having being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, Cranebrook resident Clayton Briggs’ ongoing battle with the disease has prompted him to encourage others to get tested.
South Penrith teen to perform at International Ballet Gala
19-year-old South Penrith local, Molly Walker, has taken to Tanya Pearson Academy in St Leonards to continue her ballet training full time.
Uni staff walk off the job, demanding fairer pay deal
Western Sydney University staff members turned out in force to strike for more secure jobs and a fair pay rise on Tuesday.
Skate park locked in as kids get new place to play in Cambridge Gardens
Kids of all ages and abilities will be able to have a lot more fun outdoors in Cambridge Gardens by the end of the year.
City Park delay as pricing error forces tender back to Council
Construction of the $12 million City Park could now be delayed eight weeks after a pricing error meant a crucial process has to be repeated.
Loaded rifle, pistol and knuckle dusters found during search of car
Two men have been charged after possessing prohibited weapons in Emu Plains.
“It’s not going to be pretty”: Impact of rate rise set to hit hard
Already dealing with skyrocketing grocery and petrol prices, the Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the cash rate by 50 basis points will be a kick in the guts to mortgage holders.
Belmore Street development to house new jobs; WPCA confirmed as first tenant
Hundreds of jobs will be carried out in a new state-of-the-art office building in the heart of Penrith that is set to be completed by the end of the year.
The local suburbs where property prices continue to grow
Despite a slowdown in the Sydney property market, some local suburbs are likely to keep growing in the next six months.
Melissa McIntosh to serve as Shadow Assistant Minister
Federal Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh will serve as Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's Shadow Cabinet.
Suzanne Pereira appointed to oversee Q Theatre
Actor and arts leader Suzanne Pereira has been announces as the new Director of Theatre and Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA), incorporating the Q Theatre.
10-day-old puppy found dumped in esky at Colyton
RSPCA inspectors are appealing for urgent public assistance after a 10-day-old puppy was found dumped in an esky on the front lawn of a Colyton property yesterday.
Next generation of butchers are a cut above the rest, but short in supply
There is a high demand for meat but with a retiring workforce the Australian Meat Industry Council reports that around a third of independent retail butchers desperately need staff.
Skill from the past is sew popular again
Learning to sew might seem like a thing of the past. But, according to Tamara St Remy, who owns Down Patchwork Lane with her mum Gail, the hobby is back on the rise.
