ALP to form government; Lindsay stays Liberal at Federal Election

The Coalition has lost government, with Anthony Albanese to become Prime Minister.

It’s on: Australians to go to the polls on May 21 to decide next government

The Federal Election has finally been called.

The 10 biggest local news stories of 2021

We look back at an extraordinary year in Penrith.

Reserve to be named in honour of icon of Penrith’s past

Local settler Thomas Smith will be recognised with a Thornton reserve named in his honour.

Tighter restrictions in 12 suburbs within Penrith LGA

Penrith has been added to the list of Local Government Area with tighter COVID-19 restrictions after case numbers increased significantly in recent days.

Gladys goes hard: Harsh, unprecedented restrictions in New South Wales

More restrictions will be implemented in New South Wales as the state continues to deal with its latest COVID-19 outbreak.

Western Weekender Mother’s Day Promotion

The Western Weekender will be running a special feature leading into Mother's Day. The feature will run on Friday, May 7 and will feature...

Panthers lock up Crichton until end of 2023

Boom Penrith centre Stephen Crichton has re-signed with the club for a further two seasons.

Red Cross turns to youth in search for volunteers

Red Cross Penrith is looking for fresh blood in a search for new volunteers.

A COVID-19 vaccine is coming, so what does the law say?

Debate continues to bluster along at breakneck speed as talk of a COVID-19 vaccine being available in early 2021 dominates headlines.

ABC’s ‘Q+A’ to broadcast from Penrith tonight

The ABC's Monday night institution, 'Q+A', will broadcast live from Penrith this evening.

New Penrith City Library app launched

Penrith City Library has launched its new Library app.

Friday night lights: Panthers lock in Finals blockbuster against Roosters

The NRL has locked in a Friday night blockbuster between 2003 Grand Finalists Penrith and the Sydney Roosters at Panthers Stadium. The 2020 Finals will...

Panthers topple Rabbitohs at Kogarah

Penrith move to the top of the ladder with an exciting win over Souths.

Dancers go online for creative fundraiser

To celebrate National Families Week, Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) is holding a virtual fundraiser.

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Adairs set to re-open retail outlets

Adairs is set to re-open its Penrith stores.

Man dead after neighbourhood dispute

Nobody has been charged over last night's deadly neighbourhood dispute in Glenmore Park, as more details emerge about the incident. Police are investigating just how...

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