New homes for Penrith
The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Brad Hazzard has today announced the O’Farrell Government is delivering 1,000 new homes and new...
Taxi driver assaulted
Police have charged a man over the assault and attempted robbery of a taxi driver in Sydney’s west this morning. ...
We will remember
From the prayers dedicated to the fallen, the sound of the Last Post and the laying of wreaths, Penrith’s Remembrance Day was a...
Super boost
About 8.4 million Australians will have their superannuation savings boosted as a result of superannuation guarantee rate legislation introduced into the...
Protect yourself
You’ve booked your flights, your luggage is checked in, you’ve got a tour guide and a comfy hotel bed waiting for...
Share the love
You could almost bet your lifesavings that nearly everyone at some stage or another has either tapped their feet, sung along...
Magic 10,000
It feels like time has been slipping through their fingers, but the Orchard Hills residents opposed to the dump have scraped...
The time-poor workout
One question came in this week about a workout for time poor people. All of us at times find we get a little stretched...
Stats you should know
The Australian Government’s Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research recently released ‘Key statistics – Australian Small Business’ which I thought had some interesting...
$75,000 cash plea
There are plenty of things one could talk about when it comes to the Federal Government. The carbon tax, rumours about leadership or...
Controlled falling
This Side Up Acrobatics’ ‘Controlled Falling Project’ has thrilled local and international audiences with sell-out seasons and standing ovations across Australia,...
Giant leaps forward
The Brown family know where their true colours lie – with their local AFL team the Greater Western Sydney Giants. ...
Our drugs crisis
Despite a solid effort to curb drug supply and use in Penrith, local police and drug squad specialists are fighting an...
Council to close laneway
After a 20 year battle to have a nearby laneway closed, residents of Maurice Street and Francis Greenway Avenue in St...
Sisters' creative passion
Original hand-painted art that suits the colours, styles and size of your home can be difficult to come by, but English...
We can see Cleary now
A new rugby league era at Penrith is officially underway. One of new Panthers boss...
Kate Ellis visits Penrith
Community organisations, not-for-profit organisations and local government bodies are being encouraged to apply for Federal Government funding to deliver education projects...
Council helps out
Around 200kg of clothing was recently donated to The Salvos with Penrith City Council staff inspired by ‘Buy Nothing New’ month....
My worst fears
It is Kaylene Evans’ worst fear that her husband George could pass away without her there to comfort him. ...
Classic story on stage
A stellar cast will bring Australian author Ruth Park’s classic novel The Harp In The South to life this month in...