From Penrith to the Winter Olympics
Penrith is always very well represented at the Summer Olympic Games, but soon it could have its very own Winter Olympic athlete with local...
Netballers set for African adventure
A trio of local teenage netballers and one enthusiastic umpire will travel to South Africa this July after they were selected to represent Australia...
Tomkins hopeful of taking part in historic opening round clash
GWS Giants recruit Renee Tomkins hopes she has done enough to impress the coaches to be selected in this weekend’s maiden AFL Women’s clash...
Griffiths joins Wanderers
The Western Sydney Wanderers have today announced the signing of Ryan Griffiths until the end of the 2016/17 season.
The talented talisman will join the...
Panthers name young squad for Nines
Penrith's biggest stars will be rested for this weekend's Auckland Nines tournament, with the Panthers today announcing a young squad to make the trip...
Turning back time for historic clash
The thriving community of Thornton will host an historic cricket match next month with locals having the unique chance to be involved.
To commemorate the...
Veteran snapper calls it a day
In his half century of covering basketball, Noel Rowsell has seen more three-pointers, thrilling finishes and talented players than he could possibly recount.
Now the...
Merrin feels right at home at Panthers
In January 2016, Trent Merrin was in unfamiliar territory.
Taking part in his first gruelling pre-season in Penrith’s punishing heat, Merrin must have wondered what...
Hadley named Swifts vice-captain
Penrith netballer Paige Hadley has been named vice-captain of the NSW Swifts ahead of the 2017 Suncorp Super Netball season.
The Swifts announced last weekend...
Sports centre granted air-con wish
Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre will no longer have to suffer through the heat with funding secured for air conditioning.
Penrith Council will be donating...
Derby disaster looms for Wanderers
It could be the most lopsided Sydney Derby in history.
Sydney FC, who sit seven points clear on top of the A-League ladder and are...
Free tennis lessons for kids through January
Tennis Australia and Nepean District Tennis Association (NDTA) are on the lookout for Australia’s next tennis superstar right here in Penrith.
The association is open...
After 30 years, Peter is still getting in the water for charity
St Marys Rotarian Peter Genellos will embark on his 30th Bridge to Bridge 3km swim this Saturday morning all in the name of charity.
The...
Jess rips up the dirt – and drives it around, too
Londonderry resident Jessica Gardiner isn’t your average 23-year-old woman.
Firstly, she races dirt bikes in some of the most picturesque locations on the planet.
And secondly,...
Surprise softball honour for Pete
Glenmore Park softball coach Peter Rainer said he was lost for words when he was surprisingly inducted into the Softball NSW Hall of Fame.
Making...
Cartwright’s former partner faces court
The former flame of Panthers rugby league star Bryce Cartwright will apply to have her charges thrown out on mental health grounds, Penrith Local...
Wanderers look to bounce back from Victory thumping
No player in the A-League has hurt the Wanderers more over the years than Melbourne Victory star striker Besart Berisha.
The 31-year-old managed to notch...
Cartwright issue now a police matter
The Panthers say they have been monitoring a situation involving the ex-partner of star player Bryce Cartwright for "some time".
The ex-girlfriend of Cartwright has...
Pentecost launches Commonwealth Games bid
After representing Australia in wheelchair track racing, powerlifting and wheelchair rugby league, Emu Plains resident Nathan Pentecost is taking up a fourth sporting challenge...
Penrith gets Thunderstruck
Reigning Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) champions the Sydney Thunder will return to Penrith next month for back-to-back matches against the Adelaide Strikers.
Following a...