Trainee police officers to be paid in State Government shake-up
Future police officers will be paid while studying at the Goulburn Police Academy in a desperate bid to to address a critical shortfall of workers.
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Transport delays, power outages: Aftermath of night’s wild winds
Local residents are surveying the damage this morning after wild winds ripped through Sydney early this morning, with Penrith in the firing line.
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Police search for 12-year-old girl missing from St Marys
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from St Marys.
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New BlueScope steel factory to be built in Erskine Park, creating hundreds of new jobs
Approval has been granted for the development of an additional BlueScope Steel factory in Erskine Park.
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Podcast: On The Record – Greg Taylor
Stanton & Taylor is the longest-running real estate business in Penrith. Director Greg Taylor joins us as we kick off series three of On The Record.
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Iconic printing press has new home in Penrith
A Heidelberg Zylinder press has taken up pride of place at the Penrith Museum of Printing.
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How solar car project has helped Pearl find her calling
Pearl Chung’s involvement in Western Sydney University’s solar car project has opened her eyes to future career prospects.
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Exclusive: Former Mayor joins Panthers Board
Former Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen has joined the Board of the Penrith Panthers.
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Meet Penrith’s longest serving teachers
Ahead of World Teachers’ Day on Friday, we catch up with some of our city’s longest serving educators.
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It’s spooky season in Penrith as locals get into Halloween spirit
Though some may argue that Halloween isn’t celebrated in Australia, one look around Penrith at the moment will tell you that’s definitely not the case.
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Emma Memma locks in Sydney Zoo concert series
Get ready to dance, sing and twirl like never before as Sydney Zoo presents Emma Memma live in concert.
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In The Spotlight: Caroline Chisholm College
Next year, Caroline Chisholm College is preparing to celebrate its 50th birthday.
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There’s more to protein than just chicken!
Eating protein is important, but just as important is the variety of protein you consume. Candace Sciberras from One Point Health explains.
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Uni students take on world’s best at football tournament
A whopping 18 Western Sydney University students are currently in Jinjiang, China, competing in the 2023 FISU University Football World Cup.
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Man to front court after bizarre night of crime
A man has been charged after he was busted with a firearm in Penrith, and attempting to break into a post office.
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Woman charged after allegedly assaulting police officer
A woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted a police officer in Cranebrook.
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Halloween can be scary for our pets too
Here are a few safety tips so pet lovers can enjoy their trick-or-treating and keep their animals safe.
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New-look entrance to simplify visits to Nepean Hospital
New details have been revealed about what patients and visitors can look forward to when Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital redevelopment is complete.
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