Flashbacks and Fun

How good was The Black Stump?

Don't forget your shop-a-docket!

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.

Try your luck at our Penrith quiz!

Time to test your local knowledge...

Remembering Dick Smith Electronics

There was a time when if you needed something that had a power plug or a battery, Dick Smith Electronics was the place to go.

Hooters Penrith celebrates the Superbowl

It was party time at Hooters Penrith on Monday, February 8 for the Superbowl, watched by tens of millions of people worldwide. The Denver Broncos...

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...

27 reasons you should read the Western Weekender

Today marks the Western Weekender's 27th birthday, and we've come a long way since March 1991. We thought we'd have a bit of fun,...

The rise of water polo in Penrith in the 1970s

Did you know that water polo enjoyed huge popularity in Penrith in the 1970s?

The changing face of High Street, Penrith

High Street is Penrith's main street, and it's gone through many different transformations in its life... Creating the High Street Mall in the 1980's The photograph...

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.

The incredible story of the “lost movie” filmed at Mulgoa in the 1920s

Mulgoa, Wallacia and Luddenham starred in the 1920 movie 'The Man From Snowy River' - but you're no chance of ever seeing it.

Classic Penrith Panthers items you’d love in your collection

Whether you want to hang them on your wall or simply add them to your sporting memorabilia collection, we've tracked down some great Penrith...

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...

Spending more time at home? Here’s 10 TV shows to binge watch

With lockdown returning in New South Wales, we're all spending more time at home. We've compiled a list of 10 TV shows you can...

10 sci-fi cult classics not to be forgotten

The genre of science-fiction is so common in the modern era, that many people forget its roots. From its origins in 1818 with Mary...

Penrith restaurants that are now confined to history

Restaurants come and go, and as the years and decades go by, we tend to forget about some of the great places we ate....

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...

Test your knowledge of restaurant history

It's time for a delicious quiz! Test your knowledge of classic restaurant history, with a little Penrith twist...