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Hospital works on hold
The lead developer on Nepean Hospital’s new mental health facility has gone into administration, leaving the projects at a standstill. National...
No ‘how to vote’ rush on election day; pre-poll centres now open
COVID-19 has forced some changes to the way the Local Government Election will be conducted in Penrith next weekend.
Pothole city: How wild weather has blown out road repair budget
Penrith City Council has surpassed its average of 800 pothole repairs a year with over 1300 recorded in the last five months due to extreme weather.
Latest Census data released
The results of the 2016 Census today revealed Greater Sydney continues its push out west.
It has been less than 10 months since the Australian...
Police charge man over sex assault
Police from St Marys Local Area Command have charged a man following an allegation of sexual assault which occurred last month....
Teen charged over fatal Londonderry crash
A P-plate driver has been charged following the death of a motorcyclist at Londonderry last year.
Park nears completion as Councillors slam construction delays
It was supposed to be a quick redevelopment of part of Penrith’s CBD to help activate the city, but time and time again it’s...
Council to send delegation overseas
A delegation from Penrith City Council is off to Japan – with a mission to showcase the city and promote Penrith’s “New West” vision.
Winter Appeal launches as cost-of-living crisis bites
The Penrith CBD Corporation is joining together with Penrith Community Kitchen and other local businesses to keep the vulnerable warm this winter.
Storm season launches: Hot, dry conditions ahead
The Bureau of Meteorology and NSW State Emergency Service have launched their summer storm campaign in Penrith.
Focus on small business continues
After big announcements for small business in the recent Federal Budget, Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson visited Penrith on Tuesday to speak with...
Local author’s Jurassic inspiration
It was the discovery of the all-white cover of Michael Crichton’s ‘Jurassic Park’ that sparked inspiration in local author, Kim O’Toole.
Since then, Mr O’Toole...
Illegal resident jailed for assault
A Penrith local who knocked a man unconscious and proceeded to kick him to the head has been jailed for at least 10 months.
Taniela...
Penrith to acknowledge anniversary of historic apology
Penrith City Council is hosting an event to acknowledge the anniversary of the national apology to Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Apology...
Special visitors
Glenmore Park Child and Family Centre was under the international spotlight last week when a delegation of 21 childcare centre directors from Korea toured...
Labor Lindsay candidate Trevor Ross launches campaign in Penrith
Labor candidate Trevor Ross has launched his campaign as he tries to wrestle Lindsay back for the party after just one term with the Coalition.
Another man found guilty over 2019 car park attack in Penrith
Relatives of two men viciously assaulted in a Penrith car park last year are one step closer to learning the fate of the remaining three offenders yet to be dealt with.
Student cop busted drink driving
A student police officer will appear in court after being charged with drink driving. About 2.30am yesterday (Sunday), police from the Traffic...
Fish killed as vandals destroy pet shop
Tropical and freshwater fish valued at thousands of dollars have died after a pet shop was vandalised at Emu Plains overnight.
Fire & Rescue NSW...
Iconic local cinema admits it’s in a fight for survival
Penrith locals have been raving about Glenbrook Cinema for more than 50 years, but that’s not enough to guarantee its future.
