From video game to on-screen hit: The biggest video game adaptations
As many gamers won’t hesitate to tell you, most video games involve a deep storyline that gives the player a hands-on experience in how...
The Best Films Starring Pro Wrestlers!
While many would say a professional wrestler’s career already involves a degree of acting, this makes their entrance into the film industry even more...
The Top TV Series Remakes Right Now
A common trend in the film industry has been the retelling of original stories, many of which aim to rekindle the attraction of older...
Penrith Pools has made a splash since the early 1960s
We take a look back at Penrith's iconic swimming centre on Station Street.
Flashback: Olympics had huge impact on Penrith
We look back at the 2000 Olympics in Penrith.
Eric Cuckson’s incredible legacy in Penrith
It's a name that has faded with the passing of time, but there can be no denying the impact of Eric Cuckson on Penrith, and its business community.
Blast from the past: Five forgotten Penrith pubs
We take a look back at some famous hotels in the Penrith region that are now long forgotten...
Six things on our Penrith Panthers wish list
A Big Panther in the CBD? A Panthers museum? Check out our Penrith Panthers wish list.
53 reasons why we love Ivan Cleary
To celebrate Ivan Cleary’s 53rd birthday today (March 1), the Weekender wants to show its appreciation for the three-time premiership-winning coach of Penrith, with...
Photos offer a stroll down memory lane of York Road business site
It's an iconic, long-standing building on York Road - right across the road from Jamison Park.
World Club Challenge: 10 fun facts about Wigan, England
The Panthers have been in the UK this week, preparing for their showdown against reigning Super League Champions, the Wigan Warriors, on Sunday morning.
The...
10 Penrith landmarks on the NSW State Heritage Register
Take a look at 10 of the most intriguing Penrith landmarks that are heritage protected.
School’s in: A look back at historic shots of Penrith schools
Join us as we take a stroll back in time and have a look at some of Penrith's famous schools.
Nine years since Sydney Siege brought a city to a standstill
On the ninth anniversary of the Sydney Siege, we revisit extraordinary audio of our Managing Editor, Troy Dodds, covering the dramatic conclusion on Sydney's 2UE.
Five radio stars we grew up listening to
Here's five radio stars who dominated their airwaves during radio's golden era. How many did you listen to?
Five Penrith restaurants we wish would return
We're looking back in time and name five Penrith restaurants from the past we're desperate to eat at one more time...
8 road trip films to get you in the holiday mood
Who doesn’t like the idea of being stuck on the road with your family, friends, or even complete strangers for a prolonged period of...
10 disaster movies to get your heart pumping
For those intrigued by the “what if’s” and the adrenaline found through disaster, here are 10 disaster films that are sure to get your...
The 10 movies that will have everyone talking in 2024
2024 is bringing additions to many much-loved series, even a few that no-one was expecting. It can be hard to keep track of everything,...
10 live-action films you must see!
We all know that once a production company decides to make a live-action adaptation of a story, it can either go really well, or...