Transport Minister needs to get off the bus
I’m writing this column on a train trip into the city. Recently, the journey’s been taking so long that the half-empty carriage is the place for all kinds of life management.
It’s clear governments must respond better to natural disasters in the future
As tends to happen in times of disaster, Australians are putting their hands deep in their pockets to help those impacted by floods in northern New South Wales.
Penrith isn’t like it used to be, and that’s not such a bad thing
Often some of the worst things said about Penrith come from within.
Outgoing Chairman leaves Panthers in far better position than he found it
There may be a Federal Election just around the corner, but it seemed like the only poll anyone was talking about in Penrith last week was the Panthers’ Board election.
When all is said and done, ScoMo’s 60 Minutes interview achieved its purpose
It was very much mission accomplished for team Morrison.
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.
The old tricks won’t pass muster this election campaign
If the last few weeks of this ‘election campaign that’s not an election campaign’ has proven anything, it’s that both major parties will need to adjust to a new way of campaigning in 2022, particularly in the shadow of COVID.
It’s time to change the COVID conversation
The COVID response in NSW has been confusing and confidence-shaking.
When a holiday is like joining survival of the fittest
Guest columnist Alan Mascarenhas reflects on his holiday to America - as Omicron sweeps the world and impacts travel.
Goodbye to a remarkable year: A special message from our Managing Editor
A special Christmas message from our Editor.
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.
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.
Stadium investment is a win for Penrith, but I’m not sure it passes the pub test
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.
Why we need to take Saturday’s Council election seriously
The great myth of elections is that politicians only show their heads when it’s time for people to vote for them.
Opinion: Lessons to be learned from Tyrone May saga
In the end the Panthers Board had no other option but to sack wayward Premiership winner Tyrone May.
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.
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.
Yes, it’s more than just a game
This Sunday’s Grand Final is another reward for those Penrith fans who’ve been at this caper for years.
If you’re not getting vaccinated, you’re running out of excuses – and you’re letting us all down
If you’re not vaccinated yet, or you haven’t booked a COVID-19 vaccination by now, I can put it down to only a few reasons.
Does the State Government think the lockdown is over?
Has the State Government got ahead of itself as it powers towards reopening?