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No more ‘career councillors’: Cornish wants Council terms limited
A notice of motion seeking support to restrict councillors to three consecutive terms has been lost.
Penrith’s answer to Silicon Valley
After years of discussion and planning, Penrith City Council has officially rubber-stamped the first stage of a massive 280 hectare Science Park at Luddenham.
Strategically...
Penrith, you legends: Vaccination rates among country’s best
92.5 per cent of Penrith residents aged 15 and over have now had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, latest Federal Government figures reveal.
Man charged over indecent assaults
Police have charged a man following investigations into a number of indecent assaults of women at Penrith yesterday.
About 12.30pm on Wednesday, a 26-year-old woman...
Disqualified driver involved in fatal Blaxland crash
A Penrith man has been charged over his involvement in an accident that left a 21-year-old woman dead at Blaxland yesterday.
St Marys springs to life this weekend
Spring has sprung, and what better way to celebrate than to take part in the St Marys Spring Festival this weekend.
This Saturday, September 2...
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.
Neville Towner to stay behind bars until at least January
The man who killed four-year-old Lauren Hickson in Emu Plains almost 30 years ago will stay behind bars until early next year.
Neville Towner’s parole...
Get on board to help a good cause
Local bus operator Busways is asking the community to jump on board its Christmas fundraising ‘drive’ for The Kids' Cancer Project.
Cambridge Gardens home goes up in flames
A two-storey Cambridge Gardens home has gone up in flames in a house fire today.
Emergency services arrived on scene at Summerfield Circuit around 11.30am...
Kingswood man charged over alleged historical child sexual assault
A man will appear in court today charged over the alleged historical sexual assault of two girls in the state’s north.
In April this year,...
Luddenham’s contribution to WWI recognised
Over a century ago, the Nepean region answered the call to war and today their sacrifice continues to be honoured.
On behalf of the NSW...
Drink up! Brewery ready to welcome on-site enthusiasts at Emu Plains
A cheers is in order for Emu Plains residents who will soon be able to enjoy a range of craft beers at a new tap room opening in early May.
Pressure builds on Government over timetable change
Currently Megan Dunn, a Penrith commuter, can catch a train to Redfern where she works in under an hour.
But when Transport NSW’s new commuter...
Masks, QR codes likely to be dumped at end of the month
Masks will no longer be required in indoor settings from February 28 while density limits will be removed and QR check-ins dumped, the Weekender understands.
Restoring a slice of history
It’s been three years since Nepean Christian School acquired a 1934 tram, which they decked out to become one of the quirkiest senior study...
Teen charged over Llandilo stabbing
A teenage boy has been charged after an alleged stabbing in Llandilo last night.
Hillsong wants local site; Hindu temple also possible
Faith looks set to grow in Penrith with two development applications (DA) lodged for multi-million dollar places of worship in the past month.
Last month,...
Health warning following recent wet weather in region
Penrith residents are being warned of potential health risks because of the recent wet weather and humid conditions.
Steering drivers in the right direction
A joint initiative by Uniting Ability Links and The Ross Hutchison Foundation is helping people with disabilities drive towards their freedom.
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