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Teen charged over Llandilo stabbing

A teenage boy has been charged after an alleged stabbing in Llandilo last night.

Outgoing Chairman leaves Panthers in far better position than he found it

There may be a Federal Election just around the corner, but it seemed like the only poll anyone was talking about in Penrith last week was the Panthers’ Board election.

Health warning over gastro outbreak in childcare settings

Parents are being urged to keep children at home if they are unwell following a substantial increase in the number of gastroenteritis outbreaks in childcare being reported to NSW Health.

“It didn’t feel real”: Dad explains devastation of watching house burn down

Oliver Lachat had just returned home to his two sons on Monday evening when he realised that his Glenmore Park residence had been struck by lightning in Monday’s violent storm.

Glenmore Village construction officially underway

Construction has officially commenced on the new Glenmore Village development.

Community groups find new home after fire

Penrith City Council has found a temporary home for several local community organisations after a shared office building went up in flames in the Penrith CBD last year.

Sisters making a splash for charity

Grace and Charlotte Nicholls have been swimming up a storm during February to raise money for sick kids.

Man with spear gun fires at home in Penrith

A man has been charged after causing malicious damage, harassing people and having a knife in a public place in Penrith.

From firefighter to MP: Why Trevor Ross believes he can win Lindsay for Labor

Trevor Ross thinks it is about time more working-class people got involved in the decision making of politics.

Government withdraws Fair Work claim against rail union, trains set to return tomorrow

The NSW Transport Minister David Elliott says was asleep when the decision was made by Sydney Trains to shut down the rail network yesterday, throwing the city in into chaos.

Limited train services to operate across Sydney tomorrow

Commuters are being warned to expect delays.

House destroyed after lightning strike in Glenmore Park

A lightning strike has sparked a fire that's destroyed a house in Glenmore Park.

Trees down, roads flooded as huge storm hits Penrith

A fierce storm has ripped through Penrith, leaving behind a trail of destruction and thousands of homes without power.

Farragher wins Board spot, Chairman Dave O’Neill dramatically rolled at Panthers election

The man who brought Ivan Cleary back to the Penrith Panthers has been dramatically rolled at the club's Board election.

Train shutdown may extend into second day

There is no word yet on if train services will run tomorrow.

“Dummy spit”: Government, union in epic showdown over cancelled train services

An intense war of words has erupted between the State Government and the rail union over the cancellation of train services across the city today.

Podcast: On The Record – Prue Car

Born in Queensland, Prue Car grew up in Emu Plains and always had an interest in politics.

RAT testing for school students to be wound back

Twice-weekly Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) for students will come to an end at the conclusion of this week.

Teen passenger dies in Silverdale crash

A man has died in a crash at Silverdale overnight.

QR codes axed, mask restrictions to ease

A host of COVID-19 restrictions will be eased tomorrow and next week, the Premier has confirmed.