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Police investigate toddler’s death
Police investigating the death of a child at Glenmore Park yesterday do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.
NSW Ambulance paramedics responded to reports...
Plea to help halve homelessness
Hundreds of people in Penrith don't have a safe, permanent place to call home, and that number is rising according to Mission Australia CEO...
Unique way to honour dad this Father’s Day
If you’re looking for something to gift Dad for Father’s Day, Penrith City Council’s annual Trees for Dad community tree planting event returns for its fourth year on Sunday, September 4.
10 takeaway options in Penrith you probably haven’t tried yet
There's plenty of takeaway options in Penrith during lockdown, but here's 10 you might not have tried yet!
Premier declares State of Emergency
The NSW Government has declared a State of Emergency from this morning, lasting for a period of seven days, ahead of worsening fire conditions predicted for this week.
‘Busting’ man pees on cop shop
A man who claimed he was 'busting' was caught relieving himself on the wall outside Penrith Police Station.
On the morning of Thursday, September 21,...
Helping local people in need
Following on from two successful fundraisers, both raising over $40,000 each, WestCare Community Services have high hopes for their upcoming annual dinner in September.
The...
Rodley House to be bulldozed
An historic house in the centre of Penrith will be bulldozed to make way for two high rise apartment blocks.
Rodley House will be torn...
12-year-old girl suffers serious injuries in boating accident
A 12-year-old girl who suffered serious injuries in a boating accident on the Nepean River has been taken to hospital in a serious but...
Man fights off masked robbers
A 57-year-old Penrith man has escaped with some bruising and minor lacerations after a home invasion on Tuesday morning.
At about 1.45am on February 7,...
Train network at a standstill: “Consider alternative transport”
The rail network has been plunged into chaos ahead of this afternoon's peak period.
Nepean Avenue residents raise more path concerns as Council appoints contractor
A concerned resident on Nepean Avenue claims a pertinent document was withheld from Councillors regarding the street’s controversial proposed pathway.
When it comes to Bill Shorten, the devil is in the detail
Troy Dodds questions Labor's local commitments.
Two employees charged as part of Wallacia Hotel armed robbery investigation
Detectives have charged two employees of the Wallacia Hotel following an investigation into an armed robbery earlier this month.
Council offers COVID-safe exercise options
Penrith City Council will continue to light up sports fields across the LGA to give residents the chance to get outdoors and stay active in a COVID-Safe way.
Brightness in times of heartbreak
A Jordan Springs family’s world was turned upside down after an MRI scan saw their young son, Cameron, urgently admitted to Westmead Children’s Hospital.
Dean...
Warning to stay 'stormsafe'
Here in Penrith, we know exactly how extreme the summer weather can be and this does not just include the heat; we have...
Penrith sisters missing in Wollongong
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate two Penrith sisters missing from the state's Illawarra region.
Wonder of wallpaper: Creating a magical look for your kids’ bedrooms
Children’s bedrooms are a place for fun and excitement, a magical space to inspire creativity, to express personality and where whimsical patterns can capture the imagination.
Penrith supports marriage equality
EXCLUSIVE:Â Penrith is starting to throw its support behind marriage equality.
An exclusive Western Weekender survey has revealed that a majority of people in the local...
