Department of Communities and Justice meets with residents at troubled Torton Place
Residents of a public housing complex in Torton Place, Penrith, are having their concerns about unsafe living conditions heard but believe actions speak louder than words.
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Inquest hears of family heartbreak during Newmarch House COVID outbreak
Devastating family accounts have been heard as part of the coronial inquest into the 65-day COVID outbreak that occurred at Newmarch House in Kingswood.
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Lang on League: Four classic Panthers v Eels encounters
Peter Lang looks back on some classic Panthers v Eels encounters.
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Penrith athletes set to shine at Commonwealth Games
The 2022 Commonwealth Games are about to get underway in Birmingham, England, with local sporting fans having several athletes with a Penrith connection to cheer for.
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Injuries provide opportunity for high flying Panthers
In any other season, injuries to Jarome Luai, Stephen Crichton and Mitch Kenny just six weeks out from the Finals, before a crucial match with arch rivals Parramatta, would have had disaster written all over it.
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In Evie’s honour: Tears all-round as hair goes
Three years and one week in the making, 10-year-old Kasey Hamilton donated her hair to the Kids Cancer Project last Thursday in honour of her friend Evie, who passed away from the disease in 2017.
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Labor splashes flood funds, but won’t commit to raise dam wall
NSW Labor will build a levee at Peach Tree Creek in Penrith if it wins government next year, as part of a $225 million flood resilience plan for western Sydney.
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The Manly seven: I just can’t feel sorry for them
There is plenty of blame to go around as far as the Sea Eagles’ pride jersey debacle is concerned, and much of it lies with the club itself and the farcical way it has handled this whole process.
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At The Movies: The Black Phone
I’m not entirely sure what ‘The Black Phone’ is trying to be.
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“Serious questions”: Ayres signed briefing confirming Jenny West’s appointment to New York trade role
There has been a stunning twist in the parliamentary inquiry into John Barilaro’s appointment to a trade post in New York – and it could be a problem for State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres.
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Cancer shock: Londonderry MP Prue Car takes leave for treatment
Londonderry MP Prue Car has revealed she’s been diagnosed with kidney cancer.
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Check out the Penrith Airbnbs that are booked out year-round
For many, the idea of owning an Airbnb in Penrith may seem like a lost cause. But, when an old property near Nepean Hospital went up for sale, Jodie Smith and her husband Andrew were eager to transform it.
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Cronulla’s Dale Finucane facing three week ban for Stephen Crichton incident
Cronulla Sharks forward Dale Finucane is facing a three week suspension after being hit with a Dangerous Contact charge stemming from an incident involving Penrith centre Stephen Crichton last night.
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Get the girls together! A holiday awaits as hot locations revealed
Are you ready for the ultimate girls’ trip?
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Robot waiters: Restaurants get tech savvy
The future has finally come to Penrith, with robot waiters and waitresses popping up at a number of local restaurants.
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Masked Panther: Home sweet home for Brian To’o
The Masked Panther has the latest news and gossip from Pantherland.
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Libraries are about much more than books
Libraries are more than just rows of books – they are a meeting place that allow residents to access a range of services.
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Leota to make tough call ahead of World Cup
Panthers prop Moses Leota won’t make a call on his World Cup future until later this year, but one thing is certain – he has a huge decision on his hands.
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