Going Out

Camel racing headed to Penrith Paceway

Big crowds expected at Penrith Paceway for camel racing's debut next weekend.

Still rocking with The Angels

Australia has had a love affair with rockers The Angels for more than 40 years. But with the band’s rebirth in the last five years...

Justice Crew head to the Mountains

They’re the western Sydney hip hop group that walked away with the top prize in the 2010 season of ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. Since then Justice...

Making country music cool

Being compared to one of the world’s most popular singer-songwriters, Taylor Swift, would put a certain pressure on any young talent. But up and coming...

Young Stars of Country return for reunion tour

The Young Stars of Country are back - 20 years on.

Just like the real thing: The Killer Queen Experience is coming to St Marys

The Killer Queen Experience will have you thinking you’re seeing the real thing.

Pete Murray to play first Penrith show in more than a decade

'Better Days' singer Pete Murray chats with the Weekender about his return to Panthers.

Festival aims to bring wellness to the west

Wellness means something different to everyone – staying fit, eating healthy, or even maintaining a self-care routine at home. This March, a new festival coming to Panthers will be wrapping it all up in one place.

At The Movies: The Black Phone

I’m not entirely sure what ‘The Black Phone’ is trying to be.

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...

Have a Giggle with Jimmy this Christmas

If you have a child then there’s a good chance you know the name Jimmy Giggle, or have at least seen his smiling face...

GIVEAWAY: Win vouchers to Skinnys Penrith

New Penrith restaurant Skinny’s Grill is low on carbs and fat on flavour and is the perfect place to stop in for a meal. A...

Penrith Show celebrates 175th year

Old and new are set to collide next weekend as the Penrith Show celebrates a milestone year. For 175 years the Penrith Show has been...

Five places to watch the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday

Tuesday afternoon’s Melbourne Cup will be the first major event for local pubs, clubs and restaurants since lockdown ended earlier this month.

Everything you need to know about Real Festival this weekend

This weekend, Real Festival is heading back to Tench Reserve, and it’s guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Back by the river

Year after year The Acting Factory has produced quality productions of Shakespeare plays next to the Nepean River in Regatta Park. And this year will...

TV classic now on stage thanks to Ruby Productions

From next Saturday, the talented team of entertainers from Ruby Productions will be taking to the stage once again, this time in an adaptation of ‘Keeping Up Appearances’.

Fall under Peter’s spell at the Band Club

There’s something highly amusing about watching a person pretend to be a chicken while under a hypnotic spell. And when it comes to the hilarious...

Soundtrack of his life

Diesel’s latest release ‘Americana’ may be a covers album but it has his fingerprints all over it. From his parents’ wedding photo that adorns the...

Country hits to kick-off festive season

Get ready country fans for a Rockin’ Country Christmas Party at Rooty Hill RSL. Golden Guitar winner Christie Lamb will join forces with festival and...