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Leading Internet Service Provider TPG is still scrambling to fix a major outage that has left thousands of customers without access to the web.

Another major closure confirmed as Mulgoa Road work continues

Access to Mulgoa Road from Blaikie Road will be closed for more than two weeks, Transport for NSW has confirmed.

Firefighters make desperate plea over lithium-ion batteries

Fire and Rescue NSW is urging the public to wake up to the risks of lithium-ion battery products amid a spate of dangerous fires.

Police search for missing 80-year-old woman from Cranebrook

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman who has gone missing from Cranebrook.

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We drop some exclusive news about the Penrith Stadium upgrade, plus the boys chat about last week's pre-season game against Canberra and the lack of game time big players will have before Las Vegas.

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We drop some exclusive news about the Penrith Stadium upgrade, plus the boys chat about last week's pre-season game against Canberra and the lack of game time big players will have before Las Vegas.

Panthers abandon plan for late Las Vegas warm-up

Penrith have cancelled a planned unofficial trial against NSW Cup side North Sydney, and they have their Grand Final opponents from last year to blame.

Panthers launch new season, prepare for first trial

New Panthers recruit Isaiah Papali’i will make his debut for Penrith this Saturday night.

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