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Flu set for winter comeback, with locals urged to get the shot

Vaccine roll-out begins as colder months loom and flu looks set to return

Cruise revival is on as bookings flow in

Local cruise lovers are wasting no time in booking their next holiday on the open seas after the Federal Government announced that cruising could resume in Australia from April 17.

Plans revealed for new apartments, retail in Thornton

Joint venture developers St Hilliers and First Point Property have lodged plans with Penrith City Council for the final stages of Thornton Central.

Appeal to locate missing western Sydney man

UPDATE: Following inquiries and a public appeal, the man was found safe and well at his home, about 3pm on Tuesday, March 29. Police are...

PM visits airport site as runway construction begins

Construction is officially underway on the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport runway.

Podcast: On The Record – Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman is the latest On The Record guest.

Circus goes global: PAWS program takes off internationally

PAWS' Dance Cirque program is making them world-renowned.

Tanya Davies responds to Labor comments; denies encouraging people to not get vaccinated

Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has responded to comments made by Deputy Labor Leader Prue Car, in which she said Ms Davies was "actively encouraging people not to get vaccinated".

Penrith can drive manufacturing revival, says Labor

Labor wants the country to make more Australian made products and thinks Penrith businesses are the key to to make it happen.

Why Prue Car believes now is the time for Labor to lead in NSW

Prue Car knows that she will have to fight to keep her marginal seat of Londonderry in the 2023 NSW State Election.

New Panthers Chairman locked in, CEO shake-up confirmed

Peter Graham has been confirmed as the new Panthers Group Chairman, while a surprise change has also been announced in relation to the CEO role.

Ayres backs his record to tell the story a year out from election

The countdown has begun with a year to go until the next State Election, and Stuart Ayres has his sights firmly set on winning.

St Marys Town Centre eyes brighter future for forgotten part of Penrith

After a challenging few years, St Marys Town Centre Corporation has a strong vision to encourage the local economy and community spirit.

Jobs to take off as airport construction rolls on

The construction of Western Sydney International Airport (WSA) is creating opportunities for thousands of locals to work on delivering the $5.3 billion project.

“Segregation approach”: Davies calls for end to vaccine mandates

Mulgoa Liberal MP Tanya Davies has attended and spoken at an anti-vax rally in Sydney today as she leads calls for her government's vaccine mandate policy to be dumped.

Exclusive: Inside the new-look Log Cabin – plus details of its commitment to the...

Community will be at the heart of the new Log Cabin – and while the hotel has a completely modern feel, it will pay respect to the iconic Penrith landmark that came before it.

Opportunity for us to connect on Neighbour Day

While many people around Penrith felt isolated during the pandemic, the community is encouraged to reach out and reconnect for Neighbour Day on Sunday, March 27.

Podcast: On The Record – Greg Alexander

Greg Alexander is one of Penrith's best-known sporting exports.

Transport Minister needs to get off the bus

I’m writing this column on a train trip into the city. Recently, the journey’s been taking so long that the half-empty carriage is the place for all kinds of life management.

Critical incident investigation launched after man hospitalised

A critical incident investigation has been launched after a man was hospitalised following an incident in Sydney's west.Police were conducting inquiries throughout the day...