The Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation has been awarded $400,000 to deliver early intervention support aiming to stop the cycle of domestic and family violence abuse in Penrith.
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Man arrested after pursuit of stolen truck

A man is in custody after the pursuit of a stolen truck across Sydney’s west this morning.

Alleged hacker hides face with jumper

A university student accused of conducting a campaign of cyber attacks and exploitation has used a jumper to hide her face after a short court hearing.

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Alleged hacker hides face with jumper

A university student accused of conducting a campaign of cyber attacks and exploitation has used a jumper to hide her face after a short court hearing.

On the road again: Royce Simmons Foundation launches The Big Walk

The Royce Simmons Foundation has announced the return of The Big Walk for its fourth consecutive year, a major fundraising initiative supporting dementia research.

From Deckhand to skipper: Meet the new captain of the Nepean Belle

There's a new skipper in charge of a Penrith icon.

Woman’s body found inside Penrith unit

A woman has been found dead inside an apartment in Penrith.

Penrith to host Walk to Defeat MND event on July 27

The Penrith event will directly support people with Motor Neurone Disease.

Days brightened as local kids visit aged care residents

Children from Wiggles and Giggles Preschool visited residents at Anglicare’s Lemongrove Gardens aged care home on Monday.

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The Royce Simmons Foundation has announced the return of The Big Walk for its fourth consecutive year, a major fundraising initiative supporting dementia research.

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On the road again: Royce Simmons Foundation launches The Big Walk

The Royce Simmons Foundation has announced the return of The Big Walk for its fourth consecutive year, a major fundraising initiative supporting dementia research.

Masked Panther: Baby news for Brian To’o

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Lindsay Smith primed and ready to go for Penrith’s run home

Panthers prop Lindsay Smith has admitted his recent stint in NSW Blues camp has given him a confidence boost heading into the backend of the season.

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