A man will appear before court today charged with allegedly graffitiing multiple Nazi swastikas and attempting to assault a police officer in Penrith.

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McIntosh picks up new Shadow Ministry role

Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh has been named the new Shadow Minister for Women.

Food and leisure precinct set to fill major gap at Kemps Creek

The $15.3 million plan has been lodged with Penrith City Council.

New milestones for East Side Quarter development

Things are looking up at East Side Quarter - literally.

Brewery’s juicy new drop set to delight craft beer lovers

Mountain Culture's new beer is turning heads and giving taste buds a treat.

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Harrison Hassett opens up about his dream-come-true debut – and his future

Recent Panthers debutant Harrison Hassett has admitted he had his doubts on whether he’d ever get to play in the NRL with Penrith.

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