Opinion
Now Cleary double act must deliver
In the space of just a few weeks, the Clearys have become one of rugby league’s most powerful families.
Certainly, their influence at the Penrith...
Cinema’s likely closure another cultural loss
It is inevitable that, as you go through life, things that once meant the world to you will suddenly fade into the past, no...
Sam Frost, the end of lockdown and those partying Panthers
By now you’ve probably seen or heard about ‘that video’ posted by reality star turned actress Sam Frost.
It’s time for Dominic Perrottet to prepare for Opposition
Is there a path to victory for the Coalition in New South Wales? Troy Dodds doesn't think so.
15 years in Penrith’s best job
Troy Dodds reflects on 15 years as Editor of The Western Weekender.
Has the AFL already won the war?
Remember when AFL was just some weird thing they played down in Melbourne that resembled aerial ping pong?
Oh, how we laughed.
When the Sydney Swans...
Jason Morrison: State Government’s toll addiction
Jason Morrison on tolls in western Sydney. How much are you spending?
Farewell Sizzler, we will miss you… kind of
On Sunday one of Australia’s most iconic and loved restaurant brands served its final delicacy before its doors were shut for good.
It’s our duty to keep the joy of cinema-going alive
Going to the movies is one of the great relaxing escapes for me.
Does NSW really need a “fresh start”?
Is it all over for Dominic Perrottet? The final word on tomorrow's State Election with Troy Dodds.
Bill’s gaffe not a gaffe at all
So Bill Shorten is sexist, living in the last century and has no idea how the modern family works.
At least that's how some want to...
Barnaby can’t survive as Deputy PM
When The Daily Telegraph first reported on Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion’s relationship and soon-to-arrive baby, I actually skipped over the story.
Couldn’t have cared...
Retail re-think needed in fight for survival
Troy Dodds says it's time for a shake-up of the retail world.
Opinion: Penrith has become a city of doers
Troy Dodds on why Penrith has become a mighty place to live.
Please just shut up and vote: Why what you do on election day really...
A special guest opinion piece ahead of Saturday's election.
How government consulted PR playbook to release flight paths
The release of the flight paths for Western Sydney International Airport on Tuesday was a classic case of media management and PR-style politics, writes Troy Dodds.
Longing for the days of the corner shop
I grew up in a small beach suburb of Wollongong called Towradgi where, as children, we would ride in the back seat of the...
Government must win back trust
In the weeks prior to the predictable demise of NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley, many in the Government had been worried that he was...
Dear Premier, not just families go on holidays
Last week Premier Dominic Perrottet announced a plan to give families with school aged kids $250 towards accommodation and recreation.
