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Government to establish Western Sydney Airport Corporation
The Federal Government will establish the Western Sydney Airport Corporation to oversee construction of the new airport at Badgerys Creek.
Treasurer Scott Morrison confirmed in...
Call for Council to investigate options for trail bike riders
They can be a menace to the community and wreak havoc on the environment, but one Penrith Councillor is proposing a creative solution to tackle illegal trail bike riders.
Friends mourn Hayley as police continue to investigate her suspicious death
The boyfriend of a woman who died in suspicious circumstances in Kingswood this morning has been charged with breaching an AVO.
21-year-old Hayley Mcclenahan-Ernst couldn't be...
Man in his 30s dies in Nepean Hospital; 11am briefings to finish
A man in his 30s has sadly passed away in Nepean Hospital after battling COVID-19.
Truckies may have new place to rest
Truck drivers locked out of the unofficial rest area on The Northern Road may soon have an alternative pit-stop, with Council investigating the possibility...
Upgrade work commences at Cranebrook High
Construction is underway on the upgrade of Cranebrook High School.
Penrith’s population nearing 200,000
Results from the 2016 Census show the population of the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) is nearing 200,000 people.
According to the latest Census, 196,066...
GIVEAWAY: Win a Deskboard Buddy!
In 2021, ditch the sticky notes. The DeskBoard Buddy desktop whiteboard is the perfect companion for your desk.
Serial groper to stay behind bars
A serial groper charged with indecently assaulting females at Penrith and St Marys will remain in custody after his matter was mentioned in court...
Community urged to help get new children’s book published
Claremont Meadows author Lara Bury has just written her second children’s book but she needs the community’s help to publish it.
The Week: August 5
Troy Dodds is joined by Emily Newton, Nathan Taylor and Kate Reid for the latest edition of The Week podcast
https://soundcloud.com/westernweekenderpenrith/the-week-august-5
Single-use plastics booted out of NSW
The end is near for single use plastics, including bags, straws, cotton buds, plates, bowls and cutlery, after the Plastics and Circular Economy Act 2021 passed NSW Parliament today.
Truck leaves trail of destruction
A truck has left a trail of devastation and debris along the Great Western Highway, destroying a parked car and crashing into the side...
Masterful restoration for historic Mulgoa property
An incredible slice of history is up for grabs in Mulgoa.
Woman injured in hit and run at St Clair
A woman has been taken to hospital after an alleged hit and run at St Clair this morning.
It's understood that at around 10.30am, a...
Council libraries to close over Christmas period
Penrith City’s three library branches will be closing for the Christmas holiday period
Woman critical following head-on crash
Multiple people have been injured in an horrific head-on crash at Werrington tonight.
Dunheved Road remains closed while crash investigators do their work following the...
Luddenham Show organisers cancel this year’s event due to COVID uncertainty
The Luddenham Show has been cancelled for a second straight year due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.
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...
Penrith unites behind local mum diagnosed with rare form of cancer
The Penrith community has come out in strides to support local resident Carina Camilleri in her battle with a rare form of cancer.
