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Man jailed after inviting mate to have sex with underage teen
A 19-year-old who invited his friend to have sex with an underage teen against her wishes has been sentenced to a maximum four years...
Helping parents through “rawest experience” of their lives
A Butterfly’s Embrace aims to share resources, help impacted members of the community connect and make changes in areas relating to pregnancy and infant loss.
Motorcyclist injured in Penrith crash
A motorcyclist has been injured after a crash in Penrith this afternoon.
Just before 3.30pm today, a motorcycle and a utility vehicle collided at the...
94.7 per cent of Penrith LGA residents have had their first COVID vaccine dose
The Penrith Local Government Area is closing in on 90 per cent of its residents being double vaccinated against COVID-19.
Go-slow to continue at Wallacia
Frustrated motorists wondering when the speed freeze on Wallacia’s Blaxland Crossing Bridge will be lifted will have to sit tight after a neighbouring council’s...
Penrith edges towards 95 per cent fully vaccinated
Penrith’s COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to impress, with the Local Government Area (LGA) now 93.1 per cent fully dosed.
Heartbreaking moment inspires Nicki’s new hit
Releasing her first single in five years, renowned local performer Nicki Gillis has returned with a bang as she climbs the UK music charts.
Her...
Why we need to take Saturday’s Council election seriously
The great myth of elections is that politicians only show their heads when it’s time for people to vote for them.
Penrith’s leadership duo put politics to one side
Liberal Councillor Tricia Hitchen is set to serve another 12 months as Penrith’s Deputy Mayor alongside Mayor John Thain.
At Monday night’s Council meeting, Councillors...
Head To Health Penrith Opening
Penrith is now home to the first Head to Health Centre in the country, which promises to change the way locals access mental health...
Fire crews battling Emu Heights house fire
A man has told of how he desperately tried to use a garden hose to contain a house fire in Emu Heights this afternoon.
Fire...
COVID positive man found with drugs at Cambridge Park
A man has been charged with possessing prohibited drugs and failing to comply with a self-isolation direction in Cambridge Park.
Benevolent Society opens new Werrington home
Australia's oldest charity officially has a new home in Werrington.
The Benevolent Society, which has been providing services to Australians for over 200 years, recently...
Lucky escape: Cone from Bunya Pine tree drops into woman’s car on Great Western...
An Emu Plains resident is warning other locals after she was involved in a freak accident that could have been deadly.
Drivers of stolen Porsche run off after crash
A man has been hospitalised following a crash involving a stolen vehicle this morning.
About 5.40am, emergency services were called to the intersection of Forrester...
Shoppers evacuated after fire at Westfield
Westfield Penrith will trade as normal tomorrow, with the Christmas rush to continue despite a fire at the centre earlier today.
Incredible family hasn’t missed a single day of school
Between the medical appointments, family holidays or just the bad luck of getting sick, there's so many factors throughout a school year that lead...
Avoid travel: Government urges commuters to stay home
Commuters are asked to avoid all non-essential travel as severe weather continues to impact the state’s rail network with flooding, landslips and trees on tracks.
You get what you pay for: Warning over cheap school shoes
While it’s almost time for parents to rejoice as the school holidays start coming to an end, it also means that it’s time to...
Podcast: On The Record – Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman is the latest On The Record guest.
