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Luke’s rare battle with MS

At 17-years-old, Luke Perry is preparing for a challenge that has completely changed his life. After six months of migraines, the Emu Plains resident –...

Penrith’s High Street social is closed – here’s why

High Street Social appears to have poured its last beer - with the landlord of the Penrith CBD venue taking possession of the premises.

2023 In Review – September: Panthers reach another Grand Final, Payne calls it quits

Dramatic political changes in Penrith, as the Panthers reach another Grand Final. September in review.

Podcast: Me-Lee creates her magic through music composition

The latest episode of Passion & Perspective

Council bites back over boarding houses

Penrith Deputy Mayor Greg Davies has come out swinging at State MP Stuart Ayres, saying the proliferation of boarding houses in Kingswood is the...

Arrests over nightclub brawl

Five men have been arrested by officers from the Gang Squad’s Strike Force Raptor after investigations into a Penrith nightclub brawl....

They’ll call Australia home

Australia Day means a great deal to many Australians, but this year, it’s going to mean something extra special to one St Marys family. Like...

Chance to pay it forward as vital service raises funds for new van

After watching a YouTube video with her family, Gen Jagt knew she needed to do something about the homelessness crisis in Penrith. Now, six years...

Score a free sandwich at Percy Plunkett this Wednesday

Popular Penrith café Percy Plunkett is offering free sandwiches to launch its new takeaway window.

Husar, BuzzFeed agree to mediation

Emma Husar and news outlet BuzzFeed are headed to mediation in an attempt to settle the Lindsay MP's defamation case against the publisher. Ms Husar...

Giveaway: Win an awesome Mother’s Day pack!

Win one of four Mother’s Day packages, valued at $164.00.

Lessons from the past

When you choose not to get behind the wheel of a car after you’ve been drinking, what’s the real reason? Is it that...

Kingswood Distillery is long gone, but memories of iconic site remain strong

Looking at the land that has been cleared to make way for the new Caddens Hill Quarter housing estate you start to imagine how the area will look like in the future.

Shooting at Wallacia

Police have arrested two men following a shooting in Wallacia this morning. Around 2.40am today, police were called to William Street in Wallacia...

Council to push for airport infrastructure

Maximising the benefits and minimising the impacts are the top priorities for Council after conditionally agreeing to support the development of an airport at...

No time like the present: Mid-year start to uni available at WSU

While many prospective students may think they have to wait till next to year to start university, Western Sydney University (WSU) isn’t wasting any time – allowing students to start right away.

Teen passenger dies in Silverdale crash

A man has died in a crash at Silverdale overnight.

Pull or pay: Parents under financial strain as government holds firm on school stance

Parents hurting financially have joined the chorus of teachers demanding the Government shut down schools, as families continue to be slugged fees while their kids stay home.

Outback Trek: John and his dogs hit the road again

One local is about to embark on a massive 3,500km Outback Car Trek with his two dogs, to raise much-needed funds for the Royal...

Getting kids active now costs parents less

More than one million school children across NSW are now eligible for the State Government’s new annual $100 Active Kids voucher. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian...