Sam’s still got the X Factor
It’s been a whirlwind journey for Samantha Jade since she took out ‘The X Factor’ in 2012.
Since then, the singer and actress has gone...
Music from their country hearts
There were no shock angles, no tales of drama or sickness and no heartbreaking back story when Australian country rock trio The Wolfe Brothers...
The letters we wrote to Lindy
It’s the story that captivated a nation. A mother accused of murdering her child, her claim – that the baby was taken by a...
The Preatures are just getting started
They have earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most exhilarating and hard-working live bands and The Preatures aren’t about to slow down anytime...
Ballet in the Blue Mountains
Melbourne City Ballet’s touring season of the well-known Spanish tragedy, ‘Carmen’, will grace the stage of the Blue Mountains Theatre this weekend.
The evening will...
Magic minus the clothes
For the past four years, best friends Mike Tyler and Christopher Wayne have been stripping away their top hats and capes, taking magic to...
Renowned concert band to perform free show in Penrith
The Yale University Concert Band is heading down under for the first time in its 100-year history, making a special stop at The Joan...
An album from the heart
There is no denying that Australian country music singer Kasey Chambers isn’t afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve.
From ‘The Captain’ to ‘True...
Play that’ll make you think
Daniel Tobias grew up in a Jewish-atheist household.
In 2004, aged 29, Daniel found out he had stage-four testicular cancer and went searching for God....
Penrith Symphony Orchestra celebrates 30th birthday
Their first appearance at the 1988 Bicentennial Celebrations was not only an enjoyable performance for audiences, but it was also a moment that would...
Hip-hop trio’s long journey to the top
It was 10 years ago that a group of guys from Katoomba formed what is now considered to be one of the most loved...
Crazy collectors unite
From action figures, model cars, replica movie memorabilia and old playing cards, you never know what you are going to find when Australia’s largest...
Laughing about ‘the change’
Menopause. Women dread it. Men fear it.
From the hot flushes, mood swings, to memory loss and sleepless nights, those going through ‘the change’ can...
Exposing their huge talent
Warning: This article may contain traces of nuts…
When it comes to Australia, we’ve had some pretty good things originate from our shores.
From Vegemite, Kath...
From the classroom to the stage
A group of Penrith teachers will be taking to the stage in April, performing in the Penrith Musical Comedy Company production of ‘Seussical The...
Have a New Jersey Night at The Joan
Take an exciting musical journey through the career of one of the biggest-selling groups of all-time, in this spectacular celebration of the music of...
Entertainment legends together on stage
She is Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre. He is an Australian film and television veteran.
And together they are ‘Bosom Buddies’.
No strangers to working...
Huge cast for Seussical The Musical
A cast of almost 100 will take to the Q Theatre stage this month in ‘Seussical The Musical’.
Presented by the Penrith Musical Comedy Company,...
After a long Waite, John’s finally coming Down Under
For more than 40 years British singer John Waite has played to huge crowds all over the world, gaining a strong following with his...
No joke: You Am I to play the Tatts on April 1
Their first album was released four years before I was born, with their hit single ‘Purple Sneakers’ playing on the radio just as I...