Flashbacks and Fun
The Weekender’s Australia Day quiz
It's time to test your knowledge on all things Australia!
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....
Forgotten shopping strip: Remembering Penrith Mall (1985 – 1996)
Did you know that High Street was closed to traffic between Woodriff Street and Station Street for many years?
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...
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...
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?
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.
10 Penrith landmarks on the NSW State Heritage Register
Take a look at 10 of the most intriguing Penrith landmarks that are heritage protected.
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...
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...
Try your luck at our Penrith quiz!
Time to test your local knowledge...
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 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 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...
Flashback: Olympics had huge impact on Penrith
We look back at the 2000 Olympics in Penrith.
How good was The Black Stump?
Don't forget your shop-a-docket!
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.
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...
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...
