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No word on future supermarket once Station Plaza is forced to...
Locals in the dark about supermarket’s future after Station Plaza is forced to close.
Shake-up to Penrith’s restaurant scene
Penrith’s ever-changing restaurant scene has had another major change, with long-time Italian restaurant Panarottis closing during the week.
Dedicated local volunteer honoured with OAM on Australia Day
As part of the 2021 Australia Day honours list, an Emu Plains local has been recognised for showcasing an outstanding commitment to local organisations.
St Marys waste operator fined over waste storage breaches
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined western Sydney waste operator CMA Ecocycle $15,000 for alleged waste storage offences at their St Marys...
Five Guys to call Penrith home
Classic American burger chain Five Guys have announced that Penrith has made the cut and is set to becomes its first store location in...
The Orchard gets big tick from Council
The fence banners have been teasing visitors to Tench Avenue for months.
And now, lovers of the Nepean River precinct will have another reason to...
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A brand new junior rugby league club will join the Penrith District in 2021, with the Western Vikings set to make their highly anticipated debut this upcoming season.
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Vikings set to shake up junior footy
A brand new junior rugby league club will join the Penrith District in 2021, with the Western Vikings set to make their highly anticipated debut this upcoming season.
Former Panthers player Masada Iosefa killed in accident on eve of...
Iosefa played more than 40 games for the Panthers.
Put your hand up to ref
With the new junior rugby league season just a matter of months away, Penrith Referees Association are on the hunt for new recruits to...
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