Sharks pip Panthers by a point
Todd Carney kicked a long-range field goal six minutes from full-time to give Cronulla a 15-14 victory over Penrith at Centrebet Stadium. ...
Planning is the key
The norm these days is for soon to be business owners borrowing just enough money to buy or open a business and not much...
Dealing with diabetes
With close to 3.2 million people in Australia having diabetes or are at serious risk of developing it, nearly everyone knows someone affected or...
Don't be afraid of muscle
I have come close to being slapped by a couple of my female clients before! Now I have your attention, it’s not for...
Council decision a winner
It is in the city of Penrith where I’ve chosen to forge a career. To some, that seems an odd, short-sighted decision.You see,...
Baseball teen off to Aus champs
Local baseballer, Erin Morgan, is ecstatic to be representing NSW in the upcoming Australian Baseball Championships in two weeks time. Erin, 14,...
Renshaw Cup held next week
Penrith Paceway celebrates its feature harness racing event of the year this Easter long weekend, with $50,000 up for grabs. The Schweppes...
Panthers v Sharks preview
Round five beckons in the NRL. I’ll admit this straight up: like most footy fans, the majority of my bold predictions fall...
Lewis ready for 200th
Skipper ready to celebrate. Luke Lewis says his 200th first grade game against Cronulla on the weekend will be an exciting...
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What a Drag!
A local Penrith man will be taking on the big names in drag racing this weekend in the ANDRA Pro Series at Sydney Dragway....
The power of the comeback
Thorpie couldn’t do it, Nick D’Arcy somehow did and Willie Mason might. There’s nothing like a great sporting comeback. ...
Arthritis Week
This coming week, March 25-31, is Arthritis Awareness Week. Arthritis is one of the most widespread conditions in Australia, affecting more than 3.85 million...
Batting to stardom
St Dominic’s College student, Cameron Weir, has shown Australian selectors what he is made of after scoring a total of 242 runs at...
Panthers v Eels preview
While the Panthers’ performance last Sunday was difficult to watch, take solace in the knowledge that things could be worse… You could support...
Players lose their locks
Two of the Penrith Panthers’ most popular stars got a huge buzz on Tuesday when they took part in the annual ‘World’s Greatest...
London beckons for Jade
The Hockeyroos are one of Australia's most successful sporting teams and as the team prepares to bring home Olympic gold for a fourth...
The fatal five v Rabbitohs
Every NRL contest is defined by moments. Some make you cheer, while others make you groan. Some turn the tide of the contest,...