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Going Out

Local director Heath Davis back home for film showing

After years of work on the project, a local director’s twist on Christmas is finally hitting the big screen, with a very special hometown showing.

New blood for classic band

How do you introduce a band that’s racked up over 30 amazing years in the industry, performed more than 5,000 live shows, played...

10 places in Penrith to watch the Cup

Are you and your friends struggling to figure out where you want to go out on Cup day? The Weekender is here to help! Here...

Kids serve up food with a side of laughter in new MasterChef series

Judge Andy Allen tells us about the new series.

You’d be barking bad to miss it: Dogs on Show at Orchard Hills

Dog lovers rejoice! A free event is heading to Orchard Hills this weekend, and it’s guaranteed fun for the whole family.

Murder mystery comes to Penrith

Put yourself in the centre of an Agatha Christie murder mystery at the John Lees Centre next month. Audiences are in for a thrilling evening...

Magic and mayhem back on stage at Riverside

Your chance to win a double pass to the show!

Crazy collectors unite

From action figures, model cars, replica movie memorabilia and old playing cards, you never know what you are going to find when Australia’s largest...

Take a seat at Adam’s bar

Though technological advancement has seen an improvement in music production quality there’s really nothing like the sound you get from live music. This is exactly...

Playing for peace

As part of events for National Refugee Week, Syrian-American composer and pianist Malek Jandali will be using his music to introduce audiences to the...

Keeping it in the family

It was the song that filtered through your TV, on your drive home, and even at the dentist while getting your yearly check-up. And now...

Country’s sweetheart is headed to Panthers

20 years ago Kasey Chambers released her groundbreaking debut album ‘The Captain’.

Casey plays her faves at Penrith gig

Casey Donovan has made quite a name for herself in the music industry as one of the country’s best and most versatile entertainers.

From Vegas to Penrith: Bee Gees show returns home

Michael Clift is bringing his spectacular Bee Gees show to Penrith.

Festival aims to bring wellness to the west

Wellness means something different to everyone – staying fit, eating healthy, or even maintaining a self-care routine at home. This March, a new festival coming to Panthers will be wrapping it all up in one place.

At The Movies: The Black Phone

I’m not entirely sure what ‘The Black Phone’ is trying to be.

10 iconic RomComs that will warm your heart

While many could be seen as cliché, they can still be considered leaders in the field on RomComs. They set the plotlines that are so...

Christmas spectacular headed to Penrith

Major event will open at Panthers in November.

50 years of Blood, Sweat and Tears

Those that love the music of the 60s and 70s won’t want to miss American contemporary jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat and Tears when they...

Magic minus the clothes

For the past four years, best friends Mike Tyler and Christopher Wayne have been stripping away their top hats and capes, taking magic to...