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The Western Weekender is Penrith's leading provider of local news and community updates. Explainer: https://westernweekender.com.au/2020/04/explainer-what-is-the-penrith-lga

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Gizzelle Powell knows a thing or two about real estate. And in 2025, she expects the local property market to remain str...
14/02/2025

Gizzelle Powell knows a thing or two about real estate. And in 2025, she expects the local property market to remain strong.

FREE GIFT WHEN YOU BUY OUR FOUR-PEAT SPICED RUM!Get ready for the footy season with our exclusive Four-Peat Spiced Rum. ...
14/02/2025

FREE GIFT WHEN YOU BUY OUR FOUR-PEAT SPICED RUM!

Get ready for the footy season with our exclusive Four-Peat Spiced Rum. It's absolutely delicious.

Buy a bottle before Round 1 and get a free copy of The Fourth magazine valued at $19.95. Just forward your payment receipt to [email protected] to redeem.

Buy your bottle here: https://bit.ly/ww-spiced-rum.

NIL DESPERANDUM rum AGED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS in bourbon barrels emptied of sherry and port SPICED with an enticing aromatic blend of vanilla bean, Jamaican pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, fennel seed, clove, nutmeg & tea. Lightly sweetened with honey and sugar.

(8.40AM UPDATE: Mulgoa Road is now clear)HAPPENING NOW: A medical emergency has forced the closure of all northbound lan...
14/02/2025

(8.40AM UPDATE: Mulgoa Road is now clear)

HAPPENING NOW: A medical emergency has forced the closure of all northbound lanes on Mulgoa Road near Blaikie Rod. Avoid the area.

A police officer who stole almost $210,000 from the evidence room of a local cop shop has been hit with a prison sentenc...
14/02/2025

A police officer who stole almost $210,000 from the evidence room of a local cop shop has been hit with a prison sentence for her "opportunistic" crime.

Panthers will pay tribute to the ANZAC legacy with a brand new jersey that features Penrith’s Memory Park as its focus.
14/02/2025

Panthers will pay tribute to the ANZAC legacy with a brand new jersey that features Penrith’s Memory Park as its focus.

Panthers will pay tribute to the ANZAC legacy with a brand new jersey that features Penrith's Memory Park as its focus.

Rotary’s upcoming District Conference will focus on sustainability and humanitarian challenges while highlighting the po...
14/02/2025

Rotary’s upcoming District Conference will focus on sustainability and humanitarian challenges while highlighting the positive work the organisation does locally and overseas.

A local couple who have spent years giving to the community and providing local employment had their efforts recognised ...
13/02/2025

A local couple who have spent years giving to the community and providing local employment had their efforts recognised by Penrith City Council this week.

Western Sydney International Airport is set to open without the $11 billion metro line connecting it with Sydney's train...
13/02/2025

Western Sydney International Airport is set to open without the $11 billion metro line connecting it with Sydney's train network.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: A car makes its way through flooded Durham Street at Oxley Park in April 1989.(📸 Penrith City Library)
13/02/2025

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: A car makes its way through flooded Durham Street at Oxley Park in April 1989.

(📸 Penrith City Library)

Dust off your blue suede shoes and get ready to howl like a hound dog for the Panthers Elvis Festival from February 28 t...
13/02/2025

Dust off your blue suede shoes and get ready to howl like a hound dog for the Panthers Elvis Festival from February 28 to March 2.

The NSW Government is one step closer to delivering a new high school in Jordan Springs, with the community now able to ...
13/02/2025

The NSW Government is one step closer to delivering a new high school in Jordan Springs, with the community now able to have their say on the plans.

ACCIDENT: Colyton - M4 Motorway just past Roper Road. Citybound. One of three citybound lanes is closed.
12/02/2025

ACCIDENT: Colyton - M4 Motorway just past Roper Road. Citybound. One of three citybound lanes is closed.

Penrith’s Biggest ever survey continues with hundreds of responses so far! Time is running out to fill in our anonymous ...
12/02/2025

Penrith’s Biggest ever survey continues with hundreds of responses so far! Time is running out to fill in our anonymous survey.

In an election year, we feel it is important to be able to share with you the data and responses we have been receiving from our community, so we can present back to you and our Members of Parliament a true picture of our most important issues really are.

With a huge array of responses already in, we want to make your voice heard.

Visit https://westernsydney.typeform.com/bigsurvey.

Indulge in authentic Italian this Valentine’s Day with Product of Italy! Limited space available- visit their website to...
12/02/2025

Indulge in authentic Italian this Valentine’s Day with Product of Italy! Limited space available- visit their website to book at https://productofitaly.com.au.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: A shot from the 1950s at Jamison Park, where Penrith Aero Club would conduct regular joy flights.(📸 ...
12/02/2025

THROWBACK THURSDAY: A shot from the 1950s at Jamison Park, where Penrith Aero Club would conduct regular joy flights.

(📸 Penrith City Library)

HAPPENING NOW: A car is on fire at Erskine Park on Swallow Drive.
12/02/2025

HAPPENING NOW: A car is on fire at Erskine Park on Swallow Drive.

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Major fire at St Marys
Major fire at St Marys

WATCH: A major fire continues to burn at a commercial recycling plant on Christie Street at St Marys.

Holiday safety message
Holiday safety message

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison has urged everyone to be safe on the roads this holiday season.

CLEARY CHRISTMAS PARTY WINNER REVEALED! Celebrate Christmas with Nathan Cleary while enjoying a delicious Christmas buffet dinner, a 4 hour drinks package, DJ entertainment and an entry into the giant Christmas raffle. Book your tickets to this awesome event at Drink West and party with Nathan Cleary: https://www.sevenrooms.com/xNG0KkRK.

A premium gift, a premium team. Get your Limited Edition Four-Peat Spiced Rum now. A drop for the ages. Buy here: https://bit.ly/WW-Rum.

WATCH: Panthers fans have gathered at Jamison Park to celebrate Grand Final Day

Milestone at Western Sydney International Airport!
Milestone at Western Sydney International Airport!

WATCH: Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has reached another milestone, with a light aircraft conducting flights today to ensure the runway is ready for operations.

Mark Geyer's a grandfather
Mark Geyer's a grandfather

WATCH: Panthers legend Mark Geyer phones in to MMM Breakfast to reveal he's become a grandfather.

Looking for a Christmas Party venue? Talk to the team at Outback Steakhouse Penrith.

Real Festival 2024 has officially begun, with the first of two huge nights kicking off at Tench Reserve tonight 🤩 Complete with roving entertainment, performances, workshops, installations, and endless food and drink options, there is truly something for everyone. Day two of Real Festival will be on at Tench Reserve tomorrow from 12pm to 10pm. For more information, visit www.realfestival.com.au. #penrith #westernweekender #penrithcitycouncil #realfestival #whatson #whatsonwesternsydney

New Airport Connection set to open.
New Airport Connection set to open.

Sydney Gateway will open to traffic early Sunday morning, completing the final piece of the new toll-free connection to Sydney Airport. The new five kilometres of motorway will transform airport access. This animation shows the trip from the M4 to the domestic terminal.

WATCH: Police are addressing the media following a home invasion at Cranebrook.

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