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Fowler Mayor again in Council shock
A new alliance has seen Cr Ross Fowler retained as Penrith Mayor in this evening's Council elections. At Council's Ordinary...
Locals dig for clues in effort to catch thieves green-handed
String of bizarre garden robberies.
Woman refused bail after police chase
A woman has been charged with high-range drink-driving after hitting a police car, then leading officers on a short chase.
About 11am yesterday, an officer...
Study aims to make Parkinson’s breakthrough
A new Australian study is aiming to crack the genetic code of Parkinson’s Disease and needs locals to help.
Driver escapes, police officer injured
A police officer has suffered minor injuries following a pursuit through the western suburbs.
About 2.50pm yesterday (Friday, April 7), officers attached to Penrith Highway...
Industry in crisis: Why exhausted aged care workers are quitting their jobs
As thousands of NSW nurses went on strike this week over pay and staffing ratios, aged care nurses are also leading a campaign for better working conditions.
Penrith Lakes to be transformed into movie mecca
Penrith will become a permanent production house for some of the world’s biggest blockbuster films.
The Week: June 24
Troy Dodds is joined by Emily Newton, Kate Reid and Nathan Taylor for the June 24 edition of The Week.
You can hear The Week...
Woman assaulted after bizarre dispute over container
A bizarre neighbourhood dispute has resulted in a woman being punched in the face and another being charged.
Podcast: On The Record – David Trist
World War II veteran David Trist joins the podcast to speak about his experiences at war.
She’s about to turn 100, and South Penrith resident Alice O’Hare has revealed her...
Living 100 years is a major milestone worth celebrating but COVID-19 has changed Alice O’Hare’s birthday plans.
Show us the money: Businesses still waiting for COVID support payments
Businesses say they’re still waiting for State Government support payments some six weeks into the Greater Sydney lockdown.
Teens charged over St Clair carjacking
Three teenagers will appear in court today charged over an alleged carjacking in St Clair earlier this week.
New MRI technology at Nepean Hospital set to benefit patients and doctors
Locals needing MRI medical imaging technology will now get increased care at Nepean Hospital.
“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...
COVID-19 survivor Jean Steele celebrates 102nd birthday
Jean Steele celebrated her 102nd birthday on Tuesday but this milestone is even more of an achievement than you may think.
Rail Link could force residents to move
Claremont Meadows residents and Member for Londonderry Prue Car are calling for the State Government to reveal the corridor for the North-South Rail Link.
The...
Fresh charges laid against Tyrone May
Penrith Panthers player Tyrone May is facing fresh charges related to a sex tape scandal that engulfed the club in the pre-season.
The 23-year-old now...
Contract awarded for Penrith Public School upgrade
Students and teachers at Penrith Public School will benefit from an upgrade that will provide new classrooms and improved facilities.
The construction contract has been...
Men’s Sheds to celebrate major milestone with open days
Next month, three Men’s Sheds in the Penrith district will hold open days to celebrate 30 years of the initiative in Australia.
