Rising Panthers centre Casey McLean has revealed a teammate's passionate speech helped spark the club's revival.
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Exhibition in Penrith brings two eras together
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Health check: Shadow Minister visits Penrith to temperature check local issues
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Podcast: Tension’s Running High E44 – Casey McLean joins the pod
Rising Panthers superstar Casey McLean joins us.
Part of Great River Walk closed since 2022 to be fixed
Additional repairs to the lower path of the Great River Walk will go ahead after the Federal and State Governments agreed to $5 million in funding.
Council approves fresh changes to Penrith Homemaker Centre
The Penrith Homemaker Centre has been given the green light to make a series of façade upgrades before going ahead with planned major changes.
St Marys sale marks end of an era for family
Two adjoining properties in St Marys have netted $3.515 million at auction.
New step forward for “green heart” of St Marys
The St Marys Central Park project has reached a major milestone.
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Rising Panthers centre Casey McLean has revealed a teammate's passionate speech helped spark the club's revival.
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Brutal honesty helped spark Panthers revival
Rising Panthers centre Casey McLean has revealed a teammate's passionate speech helped spark the club's revival.
Masked Panther: Cullen wraps up time at Panthers
The Masked Panther had his eye on Old Boys Day, plus Alex Cullen departs his Panthers corporate role.
Edwards praises form of Penrith’s young stars
He's in sensational form himself, but Dylan Edwards says it's Penrith young stars who have played a key role in reviving their season.
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Exploring a different side of Bali at Umana
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Carnival Adventure proves perfect for a first-time cruiser
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Elegance at every turn at Parklands Country Gardens and Lodges
Ally Hall ventures to Parklands in Blackheath and finds elegance and sophistication at every turn.
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