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New local close contact venues announced by NSW Health
Three new locations in the Penrith Local Government Area have been declared a 'close contact' venues.
“Secretive and exclusive”: Paceway’s plans are “dictionary definition over over-development”, says Penrith MP
The Penrith Paceway has no intention of keeping the 177-year-old Penrith Showground on Station Street regardless of whether or not a stadium goes ahead on the site, Penrith MP Stuart Ayres says.
First home buyers big winners in Federal Budget
The Federal Government will give first home buyers a helping hand by implementing a range of measures designed to allow them to enter the...
Childhood asthma remains a concern
Australia is widely considered the lucky country, however, we are home to one of the worst childhood asthma rates in the world.
This World Asthma...
Female-only martial arts classes becoming more popular
Following a spate of domestic violence tragedies, women are being encouraged to take up martial arts more than ever.
Located at the Shaolin Martial Arts...
End of an era as Warren Smith announces his retirement
St Marys Leagues Club President Warren Smith will end his 38-year tenure at the end of the month, after announcing his retirement.
Seniors raise concerns
More than 30 local seniors met with Federal Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, and Lindsay MP, David Bradbury,...
Ayres faces biggest test
It is inevitable that the debate surrounding the State Government’s stadium strategy will reach some sort of conclusion in the coming days or weeks.
Compromise...
No Picnic for residents
The historic Fernhill Estate is planning to hold its second Picnic Races event in October, but local residents are concerned about possible environmental...
Police to interview injured pair
An investigation in underway after two men were found injured at Mulgoa in the early hours of this morning. Police and emergency...
Council's plan for employment area
Expanded Council borders, a new Western Sydney Infrastructure Fund and high intensity employment are just some of the issues on Penrith City Council's agenda...
Walk and Talk to resume next week
Penrith's Men's Walk and Talk event will go ahead next week after Penrith City Council agreed to cover insurance requirements.
As reported earlier today, last...
Man arrested after pursuit
A man has been arrested following a pursuit in Sydney’s western suburbs yesterday. About 1.50pm yesterday, police attempted to stop a blue coloured...
NSW Fair Trading suspends A1 Granny Flats’ licence; customers remain out in the cold
Customers of A1 Granny Flats are becoming increasingly frustrated as they seek answers to their complaints from government agencies while they receive silence from the Penrith-based builder.
Mother’s anguish as man is jailed over son’s death in crash at St...
A speeding motorist who slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist in St Marys, killing him instantly, has been jailed for three years and one month.
Safety of kangaroos in question
Ropes Crossing resident Mark Pentecost has had enough of the kangaroo carnage after seeing dozens of needless wildlife deaths.
He says the negligence to erect...
Penrith Relay for Life confirms shorter event for 2021
It may look a little different next year but Penrith Relay For Life will be going ahead for 2021.
Accused shoplifter stays behind bars
A woman who allegedly fleeced Myer Penrith of thousands of dollars worth of goods has been refused a second bail application.
Letesha Dargin, 25, faced...
Council Election: East Ward provides smallest number of candidates
There’s still some familiar faces contesting East Ward at next week’s Council Election despite the departure of a veteran independent Councillor.
East Ward covers key...
Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies targeted with threatening calls
Two men have been charged over separate alleged threatening phone calls to members of NSW parliament this month.
Earlier this month, investigators from Nepean Police...
