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Penrith Council boats the largest local government childcare operation in the State. There are now some 600 places available with a need constantly growing. Penrith Council will be sending out 2500 survey forms to a cross section of businesses to determine the need for childcare as well as the pr...

A former Penrith accountant accused of defrauding clients to fund his gambling habit has been granted bail. Police has labelled his case overwhelming due to the complexity of the case and it being hard to prove.

The foundation president of the Penrith RSL ladies auxiliary, Mrs D M Corr, died suddenly on September 30. Mrs Corr died at her home in Woodriff Street. The auxiliary presented her with life membership to mark her work.

Jessica Fox has capped off the 2023 European canoe slalom season in style, winning back-to-back gold medals at the ICF Slalom World Cup in Paris last weekend.

Penrith Olympic champion Jessica Fox had the honour of delivering the match ball for Matildas and Denmark match at the world cup.

Australia's oldest family-owned soap maker, Clover Fields, has celebrated four decades of business. What started as a hobby is now located in a large factory location in Penrith.

Nhu Y Baker has been rebuilding her life since a terrible road accident in 2019, and now she hopes her story will inspire others. The former bus driver and Penrith local was riding her scooter to work when she was involved in a tragic accident.

Thanks once again to the support of independent Alderman Bill Gayed, the ALP has maintained its control of Penrith Council. Dr Gayed, elected as a Liberal but later changed to independent, voted with Labor to elect Alderman Faye Lo Po as the new mayor. This time last year Dr Gayed's vote was the ...

George Brown, a popular and prominent resident of St Marys, died recently, aged 64. He leaves behind his wife May, four children and nine grandchildren. He was a prominent member of the St Marys Bowling Club, a successful player and friendly competitor.