Penrith councillors have knocked back the Phoenix Groups development application for 92 units in Emu Plains. The proposed three to four storey buildings had attracted opposition for being out of character for the local area. Phoenix Group has lodged another development application for the same block of land.
Lowest number of aged care beds on record added in 2024-25
Residential aged care bed growth is being rapidly outpaced by demand, with resident numbers increasing by about 5,000 per year versus just 800 net new beds in 2024-25.