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Official: Log Cabin gets green light
Eight years after it was completely destroyed by fire, plans to resurrect the Log Cabin Hotel have officially been rubber-stamped.
Locals urged to check pool gates and fences as swim season...
Thousands of backyards across Australia pose a major safety risk this summer with only 55 per cent of pool owners knowing if their pool fence complies with Australian fencing Standards.
Woman who decapitated mother was a horror movie buff, court hears
Jurors on the opening day of the trial of Jessica Camilleri have heard the 27-year-old was a horror movie buff and had a history of threatening decapitation.
Local kids to get Christmas Eve surprise thanks to festive spirit...
Residents of Jamisontown and South Penrith may get the chance to meet Mr and Mrs Claus this Christmas Eve.
Spence Park to undergo overhaul after students answer Mayor’s design challenge
A vision for a fresh, fun and inclusive play space will come to life in Penrith thanks to the hard work of some of the city’s youngest residents.
Man charged over sexual assault of teen he allegedly groomed online
A man will appear in court today charged over the alleged grooming and sexual assault of a teenage girl he met on social media.
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The rugby league future of Penrith Panthers centre Brent Naden is in serious doubt after he was provisionally suspended by the NRL under its Anti-Doping Policy.
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Panthers drug shock: Brent Naden stood down after positive test
The rugby league future of Penrith Panthers centre Brent Naden is in serious doubt after he was provisionally suspended by the NRL under its Anti-Doping Policy.
Panthers and Storm to meet in early season Grand Final replay
The NRL has released the 2021 draw.
Gone to the Dogs: Burton to leave Penrith
Penrith officials say they are disappointed after rookie half Matt Burton confirmed he had a signed an NRL deal with Canterbury.
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