More places to play for Colyton residents
Penrith City Council has completed an upgrade of the Brooker and Day Reserve playspace in Colyton.
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Five youths charged as part of knife crime police blitz
Police have charged more than 140 people and seized numerous firearms and around 50 knives during a two-day state-wide blitz on knife-related crime. Operation Foil III was conducted between Thursday, November 17 and Saturday, November 19 to target young people in possession of knives in public and other known violent offenders. During the operation, 144 […]
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Man attacked with pole, timber before being stabbed
A man and woman will face court today charged over the alleged wounding of another man during a neighbourhood dispute in Penrith.
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Taste of history at Penrith’s newest café
Penrith City Council has today unveiled the restored historic Police Cottage at Emu Plains. The $3.2 million upgrade means more residents and visitors to our City will be able to enjoy the riverfront, with the café set to open in January 2023. Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said it’s fantastic to see Council’s innovative idea and […]
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Mask plea from NSW Health, but no mandate coming
NSW Health is recommending masks be worn on public transport and in some indoor settings as COVID-19 cases rise, but there is little chance of mandatory restrictions returning.
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Art exhibition an inspiration to others
Following her long-awaited residency at Penrith Regional Gallery, Emu Plains artist Susan Oxenham has created an exhibition like no other, with sound and texture front of mind.
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Masked Panther: Martin banks on big season to deliver huge contract offers
Liam Martin and Stephen Crichton contract news, plus a former player’s son makes waves in soccer.
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Falling flat: A1 Granny Flats facing raft of complaints
A local granny flat builder is under fire with a growing list of customer complaints and serious questions being raised about its operations.
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PP&VA announces new CEO to drive growth of arts in Penrith
Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA) has announced Krissie Scudds as its new CEO.
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Aussie rocker Jimmy Barnes cancels Penrith event due to “rising COVID cases”
Rising COVID cases is being blamed for the cancellation of an album signing by rocker Jimmy Barnes in Penrith that was scheduled for November 26.
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In The Spotlight: Cubitt’s Granny Flats
Don’t miss the huge Cubitt’s Granny Flats and Home Extensions open day on Saturday, November 26!
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McHappy Day returns this Saturday
Locals are being encouraged to enjoy a bite to help give back to a good cause on McHappy Day this Saturday, November 19.
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Driven to succeed: Community transport provider’s big honour
A community organisation’s commitment has been recognised when it took out the top spot for a state-wide award.
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Get your skates on: Roller dance is taking off in Penrith
Penrith Skatel is bringing a new hobby out west, with roller dance classes for all ages.
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Four arrests after home invasion, kidnapping
Detectives have arrested four men following an investigation into an alleged home invasion and kidnapping of a Caddens man.
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Yes, you can still settle before Christmas
We are a mere four weeks away from the world going to sleep for a couple of weeks for the Christmas break.
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Under-funded and misunderstood: Why lung cancer patients are diagnosed too late
Despite being the fifth most common cancer diagnosed in Australia, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, and is in the top four leading causes of death in Australia for both males and females.
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Jobs on the line as hospital looks to privatise childcare operations
The Local Health District is seeking an external operator to manage Somerset Cottage, but staff are worried about their future at the childcare centre on the grounds of Nepean Hospital.
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