Opinion

Outgoing Chairman leaves Panthers in far better position than he found it

There may be a Federal Election just around the corner, but it seemed like the only poll anyone was talking about in Penrith last week was the Panthers’ Board election.

Where $300 million stadium plan will likely land

Why the Penrith Stadium re-build is likely to blow up.

Sick hospital needs help – now

When severe stomach pain sent me to Nepean Hospital’s Emergency Department last month, it was the first time I’d been to Nepean as a...

Why Turnbull should stay in top job

The only thing as certain as Winx winning her 25th straight race on Saturday was Malcolm Turnbull’s 30th consecutive Newspoll defeat on Monday. But here’s...

Opinion: Hazzard must apologise to health care worker

The unfolding situation at the Newmarch House nursing home in Caddens is extremely sad and very concerning, with the next few days to determine just how deep the outbreak goes.

The disconnect is growing: Public quickly growing tired of fumbling COVID response

Frustration grows at our nation's COVID response and lockdowns.

Showground is logical site for new stadium, even if it delays project

As it stands we are just six games, or 480 minutes, away from the curtain coming down on Panthers Stadium as we know it.

Bullies win, but sex book deserves to be on shelves

The controversy that erupted over the Welcome to Sex book suggests many campaigners - and some parents - aren't living in the real world.

Has your credit score changed overnight?

At some point in the middle of the night, I went from being a good credit risk, to an average one. And it's likely that...

Reflecting on a massive year

And just like that, 2018 passes us by. What a year it has been. Here at the Weekender, we’ve brought you more than 2000 stories...

ABC is critical, but not immune from reality

Troy Dodds with his take on the recent ABC cuts.

Why we need to take Saturday’s Council election seriously

The great myth of elections is that politicians only show their heads when it’s time for people to vote for them.

Scoff if you must, but Penrith is changing – for the better

Penrith is only going to get better.

Brenden Brown: Listening to the Voice or listening to voices?

It’s time we simply gave Aboriginal people a voice in their future, writes Brenden Brown.

Bringing out the best and worst of us

There is no question that the attacks on Paris last weekend were horrific, tragic and terrifying to watch unfold. I visited Paris for the first...

Coaches need to grow up and stop promoting national sport of ref bashing

It is extraordinary that a spectacular weekend of NRL Finals matches has been overshadowed by discussion about referees. No sport in the world tears itself...

Opinion: Morrison walks a tightrope

Can Scott Morrison survive his summer from hell?

Cheering for a Sydney lockdown is dangerous and irresponsible

Current case numbers do not warrant a widespread lockdown.

Penrith isn’t like it used to be, and that’s not such a bad thing

Often some of the worst things said about Penrith come from within.

Hey city folk, western Sydney is thriving and winning – even if you’re oblivious...

Troy Dodds says the west offers a lifestyle those in the city and east are completely oblivious to.