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Emerging Blue puts contract talks on hold
The long-term playing future of Nathan Cleary is unlikely to be resolved any time soon after the Penrith halfback confirmed he will defer...
Stewart Moses
Jan 18, 20183 min read


Local family appeals for justice
BOBBY THE BRAVE’s family, will head back to court to appeal the sentence given to Bobby’s attacker Andrew Nolan. In December, Andrew...
Keegan Thomson
Jan 23, 20172 min read


Perfect conditions for grass fires
ALREADY in 2017 we’ve seen a spate of grass fires rage across western Sydney due to the ongoing hot and dry conditions, but RFS...
Keegan Thomson
Jan 19, 20172 min read


A Christmas lunch for all
A GOOD old fashioned Christmas arvo nap is the best way to process and breakdown the excess prawns, ham, cakes and wines we all...
Keegan Thomson
Dec 13, 20162 min read


Premier commits $550 million to Nepean Hospital
NEPEAN Hospital will receive a $550 million upgrade under a new plan announced by Premier Mike Baird, who joined Health Minister Jillian...
Keegan Thomson
Nov 28, 20163 min read


Penrith: Sydney’s trendiest destination
TRENDY is not a word you would have used to describe Penrith ten years ago, but with the rising population and the access to affordable...
Keegan Thomson
Nov 22, 20162 min read


A day in the life of... A gallery director
WHILST wandering around a gallery it is easy to forget how much blood, sweat and tears go into the preparation and maintenance of a...
Keegan Thomson
Oct 10, 20163 min read


Western Sydney schools at breaking point
THE Baird Government is failing to provide the classrooms needed for western Sydney’s population growth according to the State...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 28, 20162 min read


From the Editor's desk
THE below picture was taken of my husband Greg and I one sunny afternoon at Rosehill Races. As I smiled into the camera, little did I...
Kerrie Davies
Sep 21, 20163 min read


Seat provides perfect resting place
A BEAUTIFUL carved wooden seat has been installed at Tench Reserve for residents and visitors to sit and enjoy our beautiful Nepean River...
WS News Group
Sep 21, 20162 min read


Family business of 40 years shattered by greyhound ban
A LOCAL family-owned business of 40 years will likely be forced to close after Premier Mike Baird passed a bill to shut down the New...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 13, 20162 min read


A day in the life of... a zookeeper
IMAGINE if your job involved the management of around 100 full time workers and the care of more than 1700 full time animals, well that...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 12, 20163 min read


Get ready for bushfire season this weekend
BUSH FIRE season is upon us and western Sydney residents are being urged to prepare now before it is too late. “All residents across NSW...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 8, 20162 min read


From the Editor's desk
EVERY now and then you come across someone who is so truly inspirational that they touch your heart in a way that makes you feel proud to...
Kerrie Davies
Sep 8, 20162 min read


Tricia Hitchen vows to continue her fight
LIBERAL Candidate for East Ward, Cr Tricia Hitchen promised the over- development of Oxley Park would be on her agenda if she’s reelected...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 6, 20161 min read


Rossco’s fabulous life in print
ONE could easily describe the local mythos that is Ross ‘Rossco’ Hutchison as ‘a man of many talents’ but that would be unfair because...
Keegan Thomson
Aug 30, 20162 min read


Driving for a cause, Convoy for kids celebrates 25 years
Photo Credit: convoyforkids.com.au One of the most precious commodities in life are our children. Interesting, funny, rewarding, at times...
Jarrod McGrouther
Aug 17, 20163 min read


Clean up continues for the RDA
THE clean up continues for the Nepean branch of the Riding for Disabled site at Orchid Hills after the flood event of June, but the...
Keegan Thomson
Jul 30, 20162 min read


Japanese students welcomed to Penrith
HIGH SCHOOL student from Fujieda, Japan, were welcomed to the Nepean region at an afternoon tea hosted by the Mayor Karen McKeown. At the...
Keegan Thomson
Jul 28, 20161 min read


Police Dog Unit devastated at the loss of PD Chuck
The NSW Police Dog Unit has paid tribute to Police Dog, ‘Chuck’, who sadly passed away last week. PD Chuck was the loyal companion,...
Kerrie Davies
Jul 19, 20162 min read
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