Opinion
Abbott’s PR plan will kill off Turnbull
On Monday morning, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott will front up for the second of his now fortnightly radio appearances on Ray Hadley’s 2GB...
Panthers didn’t want it enough
Any real estate agent will tell you that kitchens sell houses.
The backyard can be a beauty, the bathroom can be freshly renovated, the family...
New stadium and showground’s future are separate stories that ended up colliding
On the surface it seems like a classic David v Goliath battle that would suit a sequel to ‘The Castle’.
Coaching saga leaves behind shattered reputations
Credibility and trust can be dirty words in rugby league, never more so than this week with the coaching saga at Penrith having more...
Pull the other one: Let’s not pretend Labor will build a roof on Accor...
Troy Dodds isn't buying the State Government's "serious consideration" of a roof at Accor Stadium.
Jason Morrison: Time to grow up and discuss nuclear power
Want cheap power? Want no black-outs? Less pollution?
Kruger doesn’t deserve vile response to immigration comments
As somebody who writes 50-odd opinion columns a year, I understand that criticism, the odd abuse-laden letter and angry phone calls come as part...
Jarome Luai faces a sliding doors moment. The end result doesn’t really matter.
Jarome Luai faces a fork in the road, but is likely not listening to any of the outside noise. Troy Dodds has his say.
Is Anthony Albanese a one-term Prime Minister?
Is the Prime Minister in a spiral he can't escape from? Troy Dodds on why Anthony Albanese's honey moon is over.
Is it time to give Dr Kerry Chant the keys again?
COVID cases are climbing, and there's a growing disconnect between NSW Health and the government.
Stadium investment is a win for Penrith, but I’m not sure it passes the...
On the surface, last week’s announcement that Penrith Stadium would be knocked down and re-built into a state-of-the-art venue is great news.
Surround yourself with A+ staff
I am a big believer that hiring the right staff is a very important part of the overall formula for business success. They are...
What does ‘normal’ look like in a post-Coronavirus world?
The word 'normal' has been thrown around a lot lately.Â
RMS has blood on its hands
Earlier this evening I took a drive out to the intersection of The Northern Road and Andromeda Drive in Cranebrook, where 17-year-old Kieren Birks tragically...
Council gets innovative during COVID-19 crisis
The outbreak and spread of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our community over the past few weeks. There’s no question that this is a difficult time for everyone.
Time to dump the daily COVID number obsession
Just before 9am each morning, the producers over at 'Sunrise' and 'Today' hover their fingers over the keyboards, and almost with nervous excitement wait for the daily COVID tweet from NSW Health.Â
15 years in Penrith’s best job
Troy Dodds reflects on 15 years as Editor of The Western Weekender.
Reset required: How we must move forward after Voice defeat
The Voice's biggest losers, and where we go from here. Troy Dodds explains.
Could Penrith house an NBL expansion team?
Is Penrith ready to house another major sporting team?
