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From the assistant editor's desk
IF you ask me what is one of the main characteristics and ethics that define what is Australia I’d have to say it would be hard work....
Keegan Thomson
Jan 13, 20172 min read
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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
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Firebugs: why on earth do they do this?
ALTHOUGH we’re only on the cusp of Summer, there has already been a series of emergency-level bushfires in the local region, with at...
Keegan Thomson
Nov 22, 20162 min read
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The politicians are not happy
SYDNEY’s second airport at Badgerys Creek has been given the green light from the Turnbull government but there are plenty of politicians...
Keegan Thomson
Nov 21, 20162 min read
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Real Festival: Put it in your calendar
THE banks of the Nepean River will transform into a hive of activity when the inaugural River, environment, Art and Lifestyle (Real)...
Keegan Thomson
Oct 7, 20162 min read
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Snakes slither into spring
WITH the warm start to Spring, snakes are waking up early for their winter hibernations and we’re all being warned to be on the look out....
Keegan Thomson
Oct 4, 20162 min read
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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
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Cancer Council warn of invisible dangers
SPRING has arrived and western Sydney residents are being reminded to be sun smart after the Cancer Council released a survey that showed...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 26, 20162 min read
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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
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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
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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
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M4 Toll to cost users thousands of dollars a year
MEMBER for Blacktown, John Robertson says western Sydney commuters could be slogged an extra $45 a week when the tolls on the M4 and...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 8, 20162 min read
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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
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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
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Penrith Council roundup
Park designed by children gets green light A TEAM of school students have planned out and designed a new playground at Chapman Gardens in...
Keegan Thomson
Aug 31, 20163 min read
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More commuter woes for Penrith
COMMUTERS at Penrith train station now have another struggle to add to the rush hour commute after Transport for NSW changed a long...
Keegan Thomson
Aug 31, 20162 min read
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From the assistant editor's desk
THIS last week, whilst Kerrie was sipping cocktails in Bali, I was sitting at the Assistant Editor’s desk. The Assistant Editor’s desk...
Keegan Thomson
Aug 22, 20162 min read
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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
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Funding boost for Muru Mittigar
THE state government has announced a much needed funding injection for the Muru Mittigar Aboriginal cultural centre. Announced by NSW...
Keegan Thomson
Jul 15, 20162 min read
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C’mon let’s go for Broke!
OKAY listen up peeps, as I have a story here that should interest every movie-goer that has any ounce of Penrith pride running through...
Kerrie Davies
Jul 8, 20163 min read
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