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 least one of them being deliberately lit by an arsonist.

A few weeks ago a 16 year old boy was arrested in connection with a large bushfi...

SYDNEY’s second airport at Badgerys Creek has been given the green light from the Turnbull government but there are plenty of politicians across western Sydney who’re expressing their concerns over the handling of the process.

Speaking on behalf of the Blacktown city co...

THE banks of the Nepean River will transform into a hive of activity when the inaugural River, environment, Art and Lifestyle (Real) launches.

Real Festival will be a two-day celebration of tasty and exciting food, live music, art and mindful living.

This two-d...

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.

Freya Cade, from Australian Snake Catchers, says we’re now at peak snake time.

“We’re now at the start of snake season, Spring i...

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 South Wales greyhound racing industry.

Brett Chambers, who has owned Farra Pet Foods in Penrith, says all his work has gone to waste beca...

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 need to be prepared for the bush fire season,” NSW Rural Fire service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons told Western News.

To help w...

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 be part of the human race.

Ann Willmington, wife of Wayne Willmington, mother of Clare (25) and Jack (16) from Vintage FM is one suc...

LIBERAL Candidate for East Ward, Cr Tricia Hitchen promised the over- development of Oxley Park would be on her agenda if she’s reelected into the Penrith City Council.

“My main concern is the over- development of Oxley Park and particularly the the lack of car parking...