Lions' roar deal
After initiating the Penrith Lions Club Christmas trailer raffle in 1980 as Club President, Allen Jeffery is devastated that for the first time...
BAC luncheon a hit
The Penrith Business Advisory Centre has been a key part of the Penrith corporate landscape for many years, and one of its annual highlights...
Misconceptions
I had a lovely big cheeseburger yesterday. Have you ever seen the movie ‘Supersize me’? If you have you know we are...
Royal Commission & more
There’s a few issues floating around this week, so let’s dig into the mixed bag and have a look at what we can find...Royal...
Wagons find a home… almost
The Bennett Wagons are one of St Marys’ most important cultural heritage items but for many years, two of the publicly owned wagons...
Uncertain future for video stores
Video stores were once a one-stop shop for family entertainment. You could pick up a couple of videos, a bag of popcorn...
Plea to parents over smoking
Family friendly no-smoking signs have been installed at 21 local schools to discourage smoking on and outside school premises. The initiative...
Play with the players
The latest production from Glenbrook Players pits the forces of good against evil in ‘Carpe Jugulum’, as the witches of Lancre defend against...
Delta's a child of the universe
Australian chart-topping sensation, Delta Goodrem, said she can’t wait to return to her role as mentor on ‘The Voice’, when production begins for...
Rickrolling into town
In the 80’s Rick Astley was one of the world’s biggest pop acts, you could say he was the Justin Bieber of his...
Extra time miracle
The cross-town rivalry between Penrith and Parramatta will continue for seasons to come after the Penrith Panthers Men’s Premier touch football side weathered...
Weir on the rise
The United Arab Emirates is well known for things like oil, extreme heat and camels but one thing it’s endeavouring to make a...
Sporting chance for kids
More than 900 local students invaded Penrith’s Centrebet Stadium on Tuesday for a day of fun and games during Panthers on the Prowl’s...
Storm lashes Penrith
A major storm has swept through Penrith, leaving thousands of homes without power and causing extensive damage to houses, cars and offices. ...
We will remember them
For each Australian, Remembrance Day marks more than just the armistice that ended the First World War on November 11, 1918. ...
Calling in the 'Green Army'
The Coalition is planning to roll out up to 20 local projects in the Penrith region to address environmental challenges with the support...
Bin collection boosted over Christmas
Penrith City Council is helping to support residents’ waste sorting efforts this Christmas with five consecutive weekly waste pick-ups for all bins across...
Handling eczema
Hot and humid weather heading into summer means many people will experience flare ups with skin conditions like eczema. Eczema is the...
Surviving in retail
Keeping shop isn’t so simple anymore. However, assuming you have a great offer of fair priced products with enough width and depth...
GWS experiment failing
It’s official: the AFL experiment in western Sydney is dying. Rubbish, many will say, pointing to long-term goals and the need to...