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Jetstar to carry first passengers out of new Western Sydney Airport
Jetstar has confirmed it will operate the first scheduled commercial flight from Western Sydney International when the airport opens in late 2026.
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More Metro delays feared, but final pieces of track laid in major milestone
All tracks for the Airport Metro between St Marys and Bradfield are down, but fears remain about ongoing delays to the wider project.
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Preparing for future parking needs in Penrith CBD
Council has chosen Union Road as the preferred location for a future multi-deck car park that could provide more than 700 additional spaces.
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Penrith council reveals 20-year vision for Kingswood-Werrington
A draft structure plan and place plan for the East-West Corridor are now on public exhibition.
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Penrith cheers north-south rail priority on IA list
Council is delighted by news that full-length north-south rail has been placed on Infrastructure Australia's 2026 Priority List.
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Thousands of new homes coming to St Marys CBD
Buildings of up to 18 storeys will be permitted near the new Metro station under a state-government planning package.
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Mamre Road Stage 2 upgrade gets green light
Federal and state funding for the $1 billion Stage 2 upgrade has been finalised, with construction to begin in late 2026.