News

Man charged over alleged online grooming

A man has been charged over alleged online grooming following an investigation by Strike Force Trawler detectives in St Marys.

TAB outlets to start opening next week

NSW TAB outlets will begin re-opening from next week after being given the green light by the NSW Government.

Cloud hangs over key Penrith events

Real Festival and Tree Lighting may not go ahead.

Man charged after pedestrian hit at Llandilo

A driver has been charged after a pedestrian was struck by a car in Llandilo. About 10.50pm last night, emergency services were called to Fifth...

Fundraising down as pandemic bites

Coronavirus pandemic has flow-on impact on vital community organisations

Podcast: Climbing provides balance in life and career for Josh

Josh Mackenzie was born and raised in the Blue Mountains and immersed himself into sport and the great outdoors from a young age.

NRL makes a mess of Cleary fine

The NRL has embarrassed itself with the handling of the Ivan Cleary situation

Bradbury shocked by terror attacks

Former Lindsay MP David Bradbury has labelled the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, that killed more than 130 people and injured many more, as...

Jenni breaks new ground with RSL Life Membership

Jenni May is the first female to ever be awarded Life Membership at Penrith RSL.

The A-Z Guide of the Federal Election

A is for Alan Jones. One of the most influential broadcasters in the country and a vocal Tony Abbott supporter. Can the Liberals still...

Families welcome laws that improve leave offered to mothers devastated by stillbirth

Local families have welcomed new laws that will improve unpaid leave entitlements for parents dealing with stillbirth, infant death or premature birth.

Shooting victim was known to police

A man shot and killed outside a Stafford Street home in Kingswood this morning was a member of the Rebels motorcycle club, it’s understood. Just...

New facility prepares first responders for toughest days on the job

Orchard Hills is now home to a world-class training facility that ensures all emergency service personnel are prepared for whatever they may have to confront. 

News Local axes Tuesday Penrith Press

News Local has axed the long-running Tuesday edition of the Penrith Press newspaper. The final Tuesday edition of the paper was released today, with News...

Podcast: A life full of creativity for local designer and illustrator

Eloise Short is a textile designer and illustrator, working with some of the world’s biggest brands and creating a number of children’s books in recent times.

Roads still closed due to flooding

Roads in and out of Wallacia may not re-open until Wednesday. Silverdale Road (Blaxlands Crossing) and Mulgoa Road (Jerrys Creek) both remain closed following intense...

“I’m a dumb c**t”: Man’s admission after police chase

A P-plater who lead police on a dangerous high-speed chase along the M4 has been jailed for nine months.

Students get insight into dairy industry

Henry Fulton Public School students say they have enjoyed learning about dairy thanks to their class pet, ‘Mooranda’. Mooranda, a life-size fibreglass cow, was given...

Council pushes for levy on Aerotropolis developments

An estimated $2.6 billion worth of local infrastructure is needed to support the Aerotropolis, but a pressing question remains: who’s going to pay for it?

Man banned from JB Hi-Fi

A man who visited a pawn shop to ascertain the best goods to hock then proceeded to steal similar items from JB Hi-Fi has...