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NRL: Cowboys topple Panthers 30-28


They showed class and determination but it wasn't enough to prevent their occasional lapses from becoming lethal mistakes.


Posted on 19 May 2012 | 7:26 am


Bushfire burn-offs 19 May 2012


The following hazard reduction burns are planned by NSW land managers (National Parks and Wildlife Service, Forests NSW, Dept of Lands and Local Government Authorities) and fire agencies (NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Fire Brigades) weather permitting. Saturday, May 19 Warrimoo: Long Angle Road To Rickard Road Winmalee: Robyn Street Glenbrook: Station Street Details: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr


Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:27 pm


Police appeal to public over armed robberies


Police have released CCTV footage in a bid to locate two men who may be able to assist with investigations into armed robberies in the St Marys and Mt Druitt commands last month.


Posted on 16 May 2012 | 10:24 pm


POLICE NEWS


BAD DRIVING LEADS TO DRUG CHARGE Last Friday at about 8.25am, police stopped a car in King Street, Penrith because the motorist appeared to be driving carelessly.


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 10:44 pm


Grant cheers moment of glory


HE READILY admits he will never be on television ratings juggernaut The Voice but Tim Grant says singing the Panthers' team song on home soil for the first time in 2012 was an "unreal" act. Launchi


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am


Photos can win prizes


A PHOTOGRAPHIC competition "Penrith is here, where are you?" will take the city's new brand far and wide. "We know that Penrith is with us, wherever we are, now we can show it in photos that could


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am


One last kick - and our Lachlan hits the heights Confidence regained to take on Cowboys


IT'S not quite the reaction one may expect from a fullback who's just launched "the worst kick I've probably done" but quantity trumped quality as Lachlan Coote nailed a shaky field goal to slay the S


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am


'We have business answers'


SOME smart thinkers have joined forces to provide a one-stop shop for business solutions. The new group, Western Sydney Business Growth Centre, has been founded by Anil Puri (of ActionCOACH), Greg


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am


There are hurdles to housing the homeless


HOMELESS people need understanding, not condemnation, Penrith's Wentworth Community Housing activists said.


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am


Erskine Park: environment ref pings tip for pong


ERSKINE Park and St Clair residents can breathe more easily after news the operator of the Eastern Creek landfill has been fined for allowing a smell that has had people too embarrassed to invite gues


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am


Police work earns community accolades


LAST week Penrith Rotary joined with the NSW Police Force to recognise the contribution of police officers to the community by announcing the Police Officers of the Year for 2011. The winner was Se


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am


Loves a ship-shape career


DAVID Hellier, of Leonay, has seen a lot of the world since he joined the Royal Australian Navy 30 years ago, at 15. But Lieutenant Commander Hellier has not always visited the most peaceful parts.


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am


Winter sleepout practice at the Paceway


These members of the Penrith Chamber of Commerce gathered for a quick practice for the Sleepout at Penrith Paceway on Friday, June 1, for a winter appeal for the


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am


It's no try, no try, no try, again


IT WAS the hat-trick that felt more like a bad trick. Panthers centre Geoff Daniela became the frustrated victim of undying rejection from video referee Paul Mellor when the speedster had three gut


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am


There is good news about hepatitis C


NEPEAN Clinical School hosted an international expert on hepatitis C and liver disease last Thursday, stating that in most cases Hepatitis C can be cured. Nezam Afdhal, a professor of medicine at H


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am


Blues set up camp in Penrith


THEY'RE on a mission to do what's been impossible for the past six years — and the trek to glory officially began at the foot of the mountains this week. Descending on Panthers' territory to kick-s


Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:00 am