Flashbacks and Fun
Flashback: Olympics had huge impact on Penrith
We look back at the 2000 Olympics in Penrith.
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...
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...
Waltons: An iconic history in Penrith
"You're welcome at Waltons". The slogan that defined a retail powerhouse in Australia through the 1970s.
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...
Glenmore Park’s journey to today
These days, Glenmore Park is one of the local area's busiest suburbs. But the area now dominated by housing once had a very different...
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...
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....
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.
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 Weekender’s Australia Day quiz
It's time to test your knowledge on all things Australia!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
