The wait is over: HSC results released
The wait is finally over for almost 80,000 students across NSW who have received their Higher School Certificate results today.
We dumped Uber for taxis. Here’s what happened next
Uber and other ride share providers have boomed in recent years, but are they really better than the traditional taxi?
Giveaway: Win the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
We're giving you the chance to win a RIVER 2 Pro, valued at $1,299.
Scorcher! Penrith set to hit 42 degrees today
Penrith locals are set to swelter today with temperatures predicted to peak at 42 degrees.
How much do you need to retire? It’s probably a lot less than you think
How much do you need to save for a comfortable retirement?
The 15 news stories that had Penrith talking in 2024
The year is almost at an end, and it's been a huge 12 months of news in Penrith. Here's the top 15 stories that had us talking...
Western Weekender confirms podcast slate for 2025
The Western Weekender has confirmed its line-up of podcasts for 2025.
“Short term pain”: Mulgoa Road to face major upheaval in January
All access to Mulgoa Road from the M4 will be closed for three weeks in January as more chaos looms for Penrith motorists.
Podcast: On The Record – Heath Davis
Born and bred in western Sydney, Heath Davis went from Western Weekender journalist to top Australian filmmaker.
Penrith burger restaurant Downtown Brooklyn to close
Burger restaurant Downtown Brooklyn, which opened in Penrith eight years ago, will close permanently before the year is out.
The High Street eatery opened as...
Police launch search for missing Kingswood man
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Kingswood.
10 years since Sydney Siege brought a city to a standstill
On the ninth anniversary of the Sydney Siege, we revisit extraordinary audio of our Managing Editor, Troy Dodds, covering the dramatic conclusion on Sydney's 2UE.
Penrith’s best restaurants: Our top 10 dinner spots
We name Penrith's top 10 restaurants. Is your favourite on the list?
Next stage of Regatta Park to open today
The new undercover pavilion and water play at Regatta Park will open this afternoon.
Pippa was a life saver, now it’s time to help save hers
A sassy Maltese Shih Tzu named Pippa took care of her owner when she suffered a stroke in 2020, and it’s time to return the favour.
A giant of radio turns off the dial, and Sydney will never be the same
Troy Dodds on the retirement of Ray Hadley, and the end of an era in Sydney radio.
Penrith-based Q Agency announces new scholarship
Q Agency, the Penrith-based creative and digital marketing company, has announced the Q Agency Scholarship for Excellence, in partnership with Western Sydney University.
Stories that deserve to be told
An established author is ensuring the stories of Australian veterans are not forgotten, including that of Emu Heights Vietnam veteran David Calderwood, better known as “Buddha”.
The Penrith roads earmarked for safety upgrades
Penrith City Council has identified multiple roads in need of fixing and will submit an application for further funding to improve road safety in the community.
Vines plan “illogical”: Councillors’ stinging response to Orchard Hills plan
Inappropriate, not logical and not fit for purpose are just some of the ways that Penrith Councillors have described the State Government’s draft plan to re-zone Orchard Hills.