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...
10 films from the ’90s you need to revisit
If you’re looking for some nostalgia or for that feeling of comfort that comes with watching old films, here are 10 '90s films that...
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.
The rise of water polo in Penrith in the 1970s
Did you know that water polo enjoyed huge popularity in Penrith in the 1970s?
Gallery: Penrith Pantherettes through the years
We look back at the Pantherettes through the years...
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.
Waltons: An iconic history in Penrith
"You're welcome at Waltons". The slogan that defined a retail powerhouse in Australia through the 1970s.
Remembering Hayden Twin Cinemas in Penrith
Costing a whopping $2.5 million, Mike Walsh’s Hayden Twin Cinemas opened on the corner of Lawson and Henry Streets in Penrith on Friday, December 18, 1981.
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?
How good was The Black Stump?
Don't forget your shop-a-docket!
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...
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...
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,...
Try your luck at our Penrith quiz!
Time to test your local knowledge...
The Weekender’s Australia Day quiz
It's time to test your knowledge on all things Australia!
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...