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Podcast shows west’s pride
Former McCarthy Catholic College school teacher turned NRL referee Grant Atkins has released a popular podcast series highlighting the incredible achievements of western Sydney...
Panthers treat NADO to a night at the footy
Panthers have treated 50 deserving people to an experience they’ll never forget with a special night out at the footy.
Last Saturday evening four Nepean...
New opera company set to hit a high note
Get a taste for the future of opera in western Sydney, as the newly formed Western Sydney Opera company treats Penrith to their first...
Beauty of a budgie: St Clair bird lover takes home Easter Show honours
Decades of passion for James Matthews has paid off after he won Reserve Grand Champion Budgerigar at the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year.
But...
Eggstra special celebration for Easter
Extravagant is an understatement, as Emu Heights Public School celebrated Easter a little differently with their Easter Extravaganza.
Every class from Kindergarten to Year 6...
Easter treat for Shirley
Glenmore Park resident Shirley Jenkins has won one of the most prestigious awards on offer at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Specialising in arts...
Raising funds to fight Melanoma
It hasn't been an easy ride for Emma Dunlop, of Cranebrook, after she was told she had stage four Melanoma.
Ms Dunlop is now hoping...
Callum captures his future
A simple email provided 15-year-old Callum Meney with the opportunity to snap up prime position on the front page of Australian Wildlife Magazine’s latest...
Western Weekender celebrates 25 years
The Western Weekender today officially celebrates its 25th birthday. The first edition of the Penrith-based publication was released on Friday, March 15, 1991.
The Weekender...
‘Buddy bench’ has an important message
Cambridge Park High School installed a ‘buddy bench’ this week in the hopes it will promote a happier playground environment for children at the...
Expo gives local women what they really want
Everyone wins at this year’s What Women Want Expo, where women really get what they want while contributing to a great cause.
Held on both...
No cabin fever for these old mates
Penrith resident, Peter Scott, and his friend, Reg Armstrong, will embark upon a 1,500 kilometre 4WD adventure in April, and head from beach to...
Hundreds walk for heart research
Penrith residents took up the challenge of walking 6.5 kilometres along the Nepean River with the Anytime Fitness team last weekend in support of Heart...
Taleigha-Rose keeps defying the odds
Five-year-old Penrith girl Taleigha-Rose Musico has battled more than most of us do in a lifetime after she was born with half a heart.
The...
Providing a real community connection
Crowds were flowing into the hallways of the Community Connections building in Henry Street last Wednesday, for the launch of western Sydney’s newest multicultural...
Local teens mix it with music’s best
It’s centre stage for two local teenagers, who will be working alongside some of the biggest names in music this Friday.
Two 17-year-olds, Cameron Arnold...
Special cover helps our furry friends
Every household in western Sydney will notice the adorable pet on the cover of their new 2016 Yellow Pages directory.
However, there’s a deeper story...
Brave Jayden is the face of Bandaged Bear Appeal
After defying the odds several times over his life, Penrith resident Jayden Bourke couldn’t be more excited to be the face of this year’s...
Leap of faith to celebrate life
Londonderry resident Cheryl Turner will be taking a leap of faith on Valentine's Day when she skydives to mark her 10 year anniversary since...
New Group Homes making a huge difference
Minister for Disability Services John Ajaka visited Group Homes in Emu Plains on Wednesday to see how residents have settled in since moving in...
