Funding to help drug addicted mothers-to-be
Pregnant women across the Nepean region battling drug addiction will have more help to get clean after the announcement of $1.7 million in funding...
Emu Plains Prison expansion plans dumped
The proposed expansion of Emu Plains Correctional Centre will not be progressing, Minister for Correctional Services, David Elliott, announced today.
"I have today (Tuesday, December...
Nepean Hospital to undergo major upgrade
A $550 million redevelopment will transform Nepean Hospital and bring a state-of-the-art healthcare facility to the region, NSW Premier Mike Baird and Health Minister...
Car park construction begins at station
Construction on the new multi-storey commuter car park at Penrith Train Station began this week, with a 10 month wait until it's complete.
NSW Transport...
Emu Plains community lashes out over proposed maximum security prison
Over 100 furious residents attended a public meeting last night, regarding a NSW Government proposal to increase the number of inmates at Emu Plains Prison.
"They're...
Nepean Hospital patients grounded
High rise developments surrounding Nepean Hospital have caused the suspension of urgent life saving helicopter transfers to and from the already struggling hospital.
Nepean Hospital...
Exclusive: “Game changer” for busy intersection
The M4 overpass at The Northern Road will be demolished to make way for the construction of a brand new 10 lane bridge.
It’s the...
Teachers to be sacked under reforms
Three teachers at Emu Plains Correctional Facility are being sacked under new reforms by the State Government, prompting a rally outside Penrith MP Stuart...
Commuters asked to be patient during car park construction
Negotiations are underway to ensure no net loss of commuter parking surrounding Penrith Station during the construction of a second 350 space multi-storey car...
Service NSW reduces trading hours at Penrith centre
When former NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell first announced the launch of Service NSW centres, he said longer opening times would “make it easier for...
Bassett “solicited political donation” from property developer
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has found that former State Londonderry MP Bart Bassett "knowingly solicited a political donation from a property developer".
However,...
Labor commits to Nepean Hospital upgrade
The next State Election is three years away but Labor has already signalled it plans to make Nepean Hospital a key issue.
Opposition Leader Luke...
Greyhound ban passes parliament
The greyhound racing ban has jumped its last major hurdle after being passed by the Lower House of Parliament in the early hours of...
Labor rallies the troops on health funding
Labor is hoping hundreds of people will attend a rally this Sunday and help put pressure on the NSW Government to fund upgrades for...
Pre-election education promise questioned
Jordan Spring residents are furious there is still no funding allocated for a primary school, claiming they were told the school would be completed...
Dam wall to rise
The State Government will spend $690 million to raise the wall of Warragamba Dam by 14 metres.
NSW Premier Mike Baird has confirmed $58 million...
Schools face huge maintenance backlog
Chifley College Dunheved Campus at St Marys is one of 65 schools in the Penrith area that are together experiencing a $21 million maintenance...
More parking needed at St Marys
St Marys commuters have the choice to either pay for new tolls on the M4 or pay for increased transport fares – that’s if...
Local member disheartens LGBTI community over gay marriage stance
Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies, has disappointed the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community.
Responding to queries raised by the Weekender after controversial reports one of her campaign...
Station upgrades to begin this weekend
Major works on the transformational Penrith Station upgrade will begin this weekend, May 14 to 15.
Local commuters and passers-by will see demolition work, excavation...