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10 places in Penrith to watch the Cup
Are you and your friends struggling to figure out where you want to go out on Cup day?
The Weekender is here to help! Here...
The laughs must go on… to help veterans doing it tough
Comedian Rob Andrews is encouraging comics worldwide to put their best jokes forward in support of Soldier On, as part of his online comedy contest, Larrikins Worldwide.
Solar booms in Sydney’s west
With power bills continuing to climb, Penrith is leading the way for solar installations as locals look to keep costs down.
Managing Director of Penrith...
Panthers Board election to take place this weekend
Voting for the Panthers Board will take place across this weekend.
Local author’s Jurassic inspiration
It was the discovery of the all-white cover of Michael Crichton’s ‘Jurassic Park’ that sparked inspiration in local author, Kim O’Toole.
Since then, Mr O’Toole...
“Like toddlers arguing”: Long-promised East West Connector Road remains in limbo
Residents are becoming increasingly frustrated that a piece of critical infrastructure, which was promised years ago, remains undelivered.
Helping ease the back to school cost burden
The giving season doesn’t end at Christmas, with many struggling locals in need of a little bit of extra help this new year.
Mama Lana’s...
“Segregation approach”: Davies calls for end to vaccine mandates
Mulgoa Liberal MP Tanya Davies has attended and spoken at an anti-vax rally in Sydney today as she leads calls for her government's vaccine mandate policy to be dumped.
Trio arrested after cash and puppies were stolen from Londonderry house
Three people have been charged after an alleged aggravated break and enter at a house in Londonderry.
About 10.30pm on Friday, January 19, police will...
1500 students commemorate ANZAC Day at School Service
Over 1500 students and teachers attended the ANZAC School Service at Penrith Paceway today.
Boost for local health services
In an effort to improve local health service and efficiency, $17 million is headed to the Nepean community for a new HealthOne facility based...
Premier declares 14-storey hospital tower complete
Towering new hospital building officially opened.
Why we’d never elect Bob Hawke today
Recently the ABC aired a very good documentary on the life and times of former Australian Prime Minister, Bob Hawke.
It framed the argument, as...
“Regular guy” wants more freedom, less government
After running for the electorate of Chifley in the 2019 Federal Election, Joseph O’Connor has his sights set on winning Lindsay for the United Australia Party (UAP).
Mooney on the move to old video store site
It’s been a busy two years for local real estate agent, Peggy Willcox.
After opening Mooney Real Estate in 2016, the mum of two has...
In Their Own Words: Candidates make final pitch to voters
Ahead of Federal Election day this Saturday, the Weekender asked all seven Lindsay candidates to give one final pitch to voters.
Local grandmother wins $2.7 million Keno jackpot
A 68-year-old grandmother from Berkshire Park has won a $2.7 million Keno jackpot at St Marys Leagues Club.
The calm winner, who wishes to keep...
Skill from the past is sew popular again
Learning to sew might seem like a thing of the past. But, according to Tamara St Remy, who owns Down Patchwork Lane with her mum Gail, the hobby is back on the rise.
Locals bartering for food
In the backyard of local homes, many novice green-thumbs are looking back to our roots and engaging in old style bartering, making new friendships...
New COVID vaccination rates revealed for Penrith
Around 62 per cent of Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) residents have had three or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, new figures reveal.
