NRL confirms competition will resume on May 28
The footy will be back next month… read more
Strength in numbers: More police to start work at Nepean Local Area Command
More than a dozen new police officers will start work in the local area following the graduation of some 263 new recruits from the Academy in Goulburn.… read more
What does ‘normal’ look like in a post-Coronavirus world?
The word ‘normal’ has been thrown around a lot lately. … read more
NSW prisons welcome first female Islamic chaplain
A Muslim community leader from Sydney’s west has become Corrective Services NSW’s first female Islamic chaplain.… read more
Local music to be live streamed on Thursdays
The show will go on for talented local bands and performers with Penrith Council announcing a new series of livestreamed music gigs on Facebook starting tonight.… read more
Historic JobKeeper Payment gets green light
The Federal Government’s $130 billion JobKeeper Payment legislation has passed Parliament.… read more
Health professionals gather virtually to discuss local Coronavirus response
Members of the Lindsay Healthy Active Living Network virtually put their heads together last week to discuss the local response to the Coronavirus epidemic.… read more
Podcast: Coronavirus impact on Penrith
In a brand new podcast, The Western Weekender looks at the latest impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on Penrith.… read more
Employment law in the spotlight during Coronavirus crisis
Where do you stand during these incredible times?… read more
New app launched to help making finding a parking spot in Penrith easier
Penrith City Council has launched a new app.… read more
Panthers in bid to help revive NRL
Panthers has launched an audacious bid to help the NRL return to the field, offering to be one of the hubs hosting teams for a revised version of the competition.… read more
Double demerits still in force this weekend
Travel restricted this Easter weekend, but double demerits are still in force.… read more
Vets and pet stores adapt to changing world
While people need to be keeping their distance during the Coronavirus pandemic, they still need to be taking care of their pets.… read more
Courtney’s buzz cut for charity
With all the doom and gloom in the world, 21-year-old Courtney Zalasinski is trying to do some good.… read more
Going sky high: Major new project for St Marys
A residential and retail tower up to 20 storeys in height could soon be a reality for a key St Marys site.… read more
Pinot & Picasso adapts to changing times
Locals wanting something different to do at home have been improving their artistic flair by snapping up Art Boxes produced by Pinot & Picasso in Penrith.… read more
Fun teddy bear game lightens the mood during Coronavirus pandemic
A new craze is going around the community to bring children some joy during the Coronavirus pandemic.… read more
Local Coronavirus Q&A: Your guide to where we stand
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact our lives like never before, we’ve put together a handy Q&A based on many of the questions we’ve heard in recent weeks.… read more
