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The Bishop of Parramatta has welcomed the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Bishop Vincent Long said he looked forward to the new chapter with “prayerful optimism”.

A Sydney man is expected to face Downing Centre Local Court today charged over his alleged involvement in a failed plot to import about 215kg of methamphetamine and 3kg of

Fire and Rescue NSW is rolling up the doors for its annual Open Day this Saturday, with firefighters urging the community to ensure it has a working smoke alarm in

Choosing a cleaning service in Western Sydney is about more than just convenience – it’s about partnering with professionals who make your home feel refreshed, cared for, and genuinely well

Daley’s tough call The career-best form of Roosters fullback James Tedesco will force new Blues coach Laurie Daley to make a tough call when the New South Wales team is

Many former soldiers had farms at Castlereagh during the early settlement, including John Lees who came to Sydney in 1797, left the New South Wales Corp in 1804, and became

Penrith City Council has approved works on privately owned laneways in St Marys to install lighting improvements and renew an existing public artwork. The laneway connecting Queen Street to West

Parramatta will come alive this Saturday night when thousands of football supporters pack out CommBank Stadium for the Elimination Final between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory. The sold-out

Penrith’s newest residential community, Orchard Hills North, is well underway with major progress being made across the first few stages of construction. Future residents are excited to learn that Stage

There is a chill in the air and another cold Penrith winter is upon us, sparking the return of the Penrith Winter Appeal. The Appeal, which supports homeless and vulnerable

Nathan Cleary had a determined look on his face the moment the game between Penrith and Brisbane kicked off at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. He looked almost angry. His body

Verdict: 4.5/5 ‘Sinners’, the latest flick from ‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler, saw massive success in the United States and since then my social media has been flooded with ‘Sinners’-related

Opportunities in horticulture, hospitality and music are now available to young people at Cobham Youth Justice Centre. Newly opened student-operated facilities include a horticulture and landscaping centre, a café, and

The Coalition lost its chance to rule the country and with it, Lindsay has lost major promises of funding. While Liberal Melissa McIntosh has retained her hold on the seat

We often write in this column about the importance of people who are entering the property market doing their due diligence, including financial due diligence, not just legal due diligence

A woman will front court after her quest for love allegedly crossed the line. In March 2025 a 39-year-old Colyton woman met a 41-year-old man online. The pair were friends,

It is when you are down that you need your leaders to stand up the most. And so with his side sitting at the bottom of the competition ladder heading

Troy starts the show with some fresh news about Ivan and Nathan Cleary. We preview the Panthers v Cowboys showdown – the 50th meeting between the two clubs. Plus what

Spirits were high at the Lindsay Labor election party on Saturday as Anthony Albanese was re-elected for a second term as Prime Minister. And although local Labor candidate Hollie McLean

A hush fell over the room at the Liberal election night event in Lindsay as seats that were thought to be blue strongholds began to turn red, including that of

A re-elected Labor Government would fund improvements to sport and recreation facilities in Leonay, Emu Heights and Emu Plains. The commitment would put $2.25 million towards significant improvements for Leonay

Over 300 people gathered together in Penrith last Friday to discuss the role infrastructure will play in the region’s predicted growth. Hosted by the Urban Development Institute of Australia NSW

NSW Police are urging motorists to be safe on the roads this Easter long weekend and school holidays following an increase in fatalities. NSW Police will have a high visibility

A man allegedly masturbating in front of two women in Penrith has denied the act, saying he was actually trying to hide drugs. At 4pm on Friday, April 11 two

A man has been charged after exposing himself at a local medical centre. At 9.40am on Wednesday, April 9 a 52-year-old man attended a radiologist in Chapel Street in St

This week marks 30 years of Diana Wolf running Nepean Speech and Occupational Therapy. On April 18, 1995, Diana began working in a small speech pathology private practice located on

It was August 28, 2009. Penrith just needed to beat arch rivals Parramatta to qualify for the Finals. Penrith hadn’t reached the post-season since 2004, the year after they won

A notoriously dangerous intersection that has claimed multiple lives has been earmarked for an upgrade to improve safety. 19-year-old Liam Carr was killed at the intersection of Llandilo Road and

Feeling refreshed after a few weeks off recovering from a niggling groin injury, superstar Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards is looking forward to hitting the field this weekend and having some

Prepare to be amazed as illusionist Apollo Jackson steps forth to push the boundaries of reality and distort your senses as part of Anthony Street’s ‘Spellbound’. This incredible night of

Panthers rule out Galvin poach Penrith is little chance of getting one back on the Wests Tigers, with the club not even considering entering the race for Lachlan Galvin –

St Marys has been given the green light by Penrith City Council to be the home of the state’s first 24/7 KFC store. Council approved the Development Application (DA) last

Verdict: 2.5/5 Suspending belief is something that is a must when it comes to spy thrillers, but ‘The Amateur’ takes things way too far with a thin plot and shallow

Unfortunately, this report card is going to be difficult to read for Penrith supporters. Let me tell you it was no fun writing it either. While I’m going to be

“I’m not even classed as a number anymore,” is what single mum Billie-Jo Baker told the Weekender after months of struggle in public housing in Kingswood. The trouble began at

There will be temporary changed traffic conditions on sections of the Great Western Highway between Hewitt Street and Bennett Road at Colyton next month. Transport for NSW says the changes

In an ideal world, Panthers coach Ivan Cleary would send his players off for four or five days, get them to recharge the batteries and try to start the season

Luke Garner joins us ahead of the Panthers v Roosters showdown on Saturday night. The boys talk about Penrith’s current woes and what can be done to reverse the form.

The playspace at Gilmour Street Reserve in Colyton has been upgraded. The old play equipment has been replaced with a variety of modern equipment including a multi-play unit with climbing

We know it’s hard to keep the kids entertained during the holidays, so we’re giving you the chance to win movie tickets to Hoyts Cinemas. Take the kids along to

Penrith has claimed a major honour – topping the state in hot cross bun sales. A whopping 19,581 hot cross bun packs have been sold at Coles’ Penrith store at

We’re getting excited over the Easter holiday period with our Five Days of Big Wins promotion! Today’s prize: We’re giving away five double passes to Hoyts Cinemas. See the latest

Penrith’s beloved Trees for Mum event is celebrating 18 years this Mother’s Day. Penrith City Council’s annual Trees for Mum community tree planting event returns on Sunday, May 11 at

Election promises are a mainstay of contemporary politics. Governments cite kept commitments as proof they can be trusted, while oppositions pounce on any failure to deliver. But beyond the politics,

For Benjamin Glynn, nursing isn’t just a career – it’s in his DNA. The registered nurse at Nepean Hospital grew up hearing stories of compassion, resilience, and healing around the

After 40 years in business, one multi-generational business has seen a big shift in how air conditioning is perceived. Cameron Bruzzese is the General Manager behind Vaccaro Group P/L, a

Competing pitches to first-time home buyers and one-off tax relief have jostled for airtime at official Federal Election campaign launches for the major parties. Under a Dutton Coalition government, first-time

A staple of the Emu Plains community is calling it quits, with Lucky Dragon Chinese restaurant to close before the end of the month. The restaurant on the Great Western

The Coalition has made a raft of sporting commitments to Penrith, including $4 million for an upgrade of the Jamison Park netball courts. The funding will implement a master plan

Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate an alleged assault. About 5pm on Sunday, January 26, a man aged 25, and two 17-year-old teenagers were riding motorcycles in

Kinder is partnering with Sydney Zoo to offer a day of family fun and exploration this Saturday. Building up the excitement ahead of Easter, Sydneysiders will have a chance to

An elected Coalition government will drop penalties for car companies who supply too many high emission vehicles. Labor’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) was introduced to penalise car companies who

Labor has suffered a blow in Lindsay, with candidate Hollie McLean to be second last on the ballot paper at the Federal Election. McLean needs every possible advantage to claw

NSW Health is warning people to take precautions as smoke from hazard reduction burns in and around the Blue Mountains may affect air quality today and into the weekend, especially

Penrith’s Premiership defence is over. At least that’s what history says. No team has lost five of their first six matches of the season and gone on to win the

Labor will increase funding for free mental health support if it wins the election next month. The commitment will see more Australians having access to free mental health support under

Suggestions the four-peat reigning Premiers are having a ‘gap-year-type season’ have been labelled “rubbish” by one of their most popular and hardest working senior players. Penrith’s slow start to the

The Penrith City Local Business Awards is back, and founder Steve Loe has called on the community to nominate their favourite businesses. Nominations for the 2025 Penrith City Local Business

A catastrophic mid-air helicopter crash was preventable if a litany of technical and safety issues had been rectified before four people were killed and nine injured. Two Sea World helicopters

Nepean Private Hospital was the first in Australia to host a total knee replacement surgery with robotic assistance, and Orthopaedic Surgeon Simon Coffey was the first in the nation to

Penrith travel to Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night with an enormous amount of pressure on their backs as they face a Dolphins side that finally got their first win of

The local netball community will come out in force this weekend in support of a popular, long-time player and mother of two who’s going through the battle of her life.

Penrith Musical Comedy Company (PMCC) is gearing up to rock audiences with their highly anticipated production of ‘We Will Rock You’ – a musical phenomenon celebrating the legendary music of

All action at Saints Sports Bar. Continuing to deliver the best sports bar experience in the district, Saints Sports at St Marys Leagues, has added three unbeatable offers for members

Ooshman is all about good food done right. Originally known as Manoosh, the family-owned brand has been serving up fresh, Lebanese-inspired pizzas and wraps since 2008, and now under the

We’re fast approaching winter – also known as runny nose, chesty cough and sick leave season. It’s like a dream for the influenza virus, but we can turn it into

The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Sydney features a variety of nostalgia-packed, interactive set recreations – including Monica’s apartment and the iconic ‘Friends’ fountain – providing guests with plenty of

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locations in St

Dutton backflip plays into Albo’s hands Peter Dutton’s promise to force public sector workers in Canberra back to the office should have been an easy win for the Opposition Leader.

A woman has been charged after a man was taken to a hospital with stab wounds in Penrith yesterday. At about 1.15am on Tuesday, April 8, emergency services were called

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from Sydney’s west. Maddison Wright, aged 12, was last seen on Barry Cole Place, Cranebrook, about 4.45pm on

Real story behind Yeo stuff-up A simple post-it note blunder was the reason behind the now infamous Isaah Yeo commemorative jersey mishap last Friday. Yeo wore a specially embroided jersey

Verdict: 3.5/5 ‘Death of a Unicorn’ is a unique horror comedy with a topical undertone that speaks to the ever-growing greed of the rich in western society. The latest flick

If you had told me that after five rounds Penrith would be sitting in 15th position with one win and four consecutive losses, I would have laughed in your face.

The Penrith Emus will make their long-awaited comeback this Saturday afternoon at Nepean Rugby Park, but their return to the big stage hasn’t been without some late drama. Late last

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have gone head-to-head in the first debate of the election campaign. Hosted by Sky News, the debate was held in western

Troy and Nathan try to figure out what’s going wrong at the foot of the Mountains. Plus we preview Thursday night’s clash between the Panthers and Dolphins. And who has

We’ve become used to winning in Penrith, but the Panthers have now lost four straight games and the mood around town is down. This rocky start begs the question, can

Since 2019, House of GRK has been a local favourite in Penrith, serving up mouthwatering, traditional flavours that bring people together. With over 40 years of experience in the takeaway

Despite its growing popularity – particularly amongst the bachelor and bachelorette party brigade – Nashville isn’t necessarily on the must-do list of travellers to the United States. But amidst a

Nestled in the serene landscape of Luddenham, Workers Hubertus’ Hub Dining offers a culinary retreat that seamlessly blends authentic German cuisine with picturesque views. This dining destination pays homage to

For years High Street has been no stranger to incidents of crime and homelessness, and now business owners along the main Penrith shopping strip are looking for ways to make

After firing shots at each other from different cities on the campaign trail, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will come face-to-face in the first debate of the Federal Election. The

Located just west of Sydney, Penrith is an ideal place for golfers seeking the best views when they hit the links. With proximity to the Blue Mountains and Nepean River,

A man is in hospital after a stabbing in Penrith this morning. About 1.15am today, emergency services were called to a granny flat on Stafford Street, Penrith, following reports of

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney’s west. Trey Mansell-Kennedy, aged 23, was last seen in Penrith on Thursday 3 April 2025. When he could

There is no doubt Lindsay has proved to be a crucial seat elections ever since it was formed in 1984. And over the years, a number of former Lindsay MPs

Six candidates have now been locked in to contest Lindsay at next month’s Federal Election. There’s only a few days left for nominations to be submitted. The key battle is

Home owners are being offered $4000 off the cost of household batteries as Labor tries to woo voters with promises of cheaper energy. Unveiling the policy at a campaign rally

A plan to cut international student numbers will get more Australians into homes, the Coalition says, while critics argue the policy will do little to reduce housing pressures. Opposition Leader

The Australian film industry continues to gain international recognition, with streaming services playing a crucial role in bringing local productions to a global audience. Amazon Prime Video, in particular, has

Labor will spend $114 million to improve roads around the New Richmond Bridge, including a bypass to Londonderry. The bypass would be constructed via a new road parallel to Southee

Penrith’s Premiership defence has been rocked by a fourth straight defeat, as Isaah Yeo’s milestone night was overshadowed by a 22-18 loss to the Cowboys. A posted crowd of just

The Coalition would fund the final stage of the Mulgoa Road upgrade if it wins next month’s Federal Election. The commitment – not matched by Labor at this stage –

A man will face court over an alleged public place shooting in Sydney’s west last month. About 11pm on Sunday, March 16, police were patrolling on Parker Street, Penrith, when

Local and independent news publishers from across Australia are gathering in Melbourne this week for the third annual LINA Summit. The three-day event, hosted by the Local Independent News Association,