Sea World chopper crash that killed Glenmore Park’s Vanessa Tadros ‘preventable’

The deadly collision of two helicopters mid-air could have been prevented if a series of issues including radio faults had been fixed before the fateful day.

How robots are helping with knee surgeries in Penrith

New technology is improving knee constructions and recovery time, and Penrith is helping to pioneer it.

Why now is the best time to get your flu shot

We’re fast approaching winter – also known as runny nose, chesty cough and sick leave season.

The One From Penrith: An incredible FRIENDS Experience giveaway!

We're giving you the chance to win an incredible FRIENDS experience!

Measles warning for St Marys, Kingswood

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locations in St Marys and Kingswood.

Mulgoa Road becomes a big test for Labor

Labor's silence on Mulgoa Road is deafening. It must commit to the full project before the election campaign is done, says Troy Dodds.

Woman charged over stabbing

A woman has been charged after a man was taken to a hospital with stab wounds in Penrith yesterday. At about 1.15am on Tuesday, April...

Police appeal to locate girl missing from Cranebrook

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from Sydney’s west. Maddison Wright, aged 12, was last seen on Barry Cole...

Albanese, Dutton squabble over key issues in first election debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have gone head-to-head in the first debate of the election campaign.

Podcast: Tension’s Running High – Episode 28

The latest episode of Tension's Running High is out now.

Fighting for their patch: High Street business owners battling crime, homelessness

High Street business owners say challenges around homelessness and crime are growing.

Showdown in the west: Albanese, Dutton go head-to-head

After firing shots at each other from different cities on the campaign trail, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will come face-to-face in the first debate of the Federal Election.

Man critical after stabbing, woman arrested

A man is in hospital after a stabbing in Penrith this morning.

Police appeal to locate man missing from Penrith

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man missing from Penrith.

Listen: Former Lindsay MPs who have appeared on our podcast

There is no doubt Lindsay has proved to be a crucial seat elections ever since it was formed in 1984. And over the years, a number of former Lindsay MPs have joined our 'On The Record' podcast.

Election latest: Greens and HEART confirm candidates, One Nation condemns vandalism

Six candidates have now been locked in to contest Lindsay at next month's Federal Election.

Cheap batteries pledge powers Labor re-election push

Home owners are being offered $4000 off the cost of household batteries as Labor tries to woo voters with promises of cheaper energy.

Foreign student cap to ease housing crisis, Dutton says

A plan to cut international student numbers will get more Australians into homes, the Coalition says, while critics argue the policy will do little to reduce housing pressures.

Labor to fund new bypass to Londonderry as part of Richmond Bridge commitment

Labor will spend $114 million to improve roads around the New Richmond Bridge, including a bypass to Londonderry.

Coalition to fund final stage of Mulgoa Road upgrade

The Coalition would fund the final stage of the Mulgoa Road upgrade if it wins next month's Federal Election.