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Stats you should know

The Australian Government’s Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research recently released ‘Key statistics – Australian Small Business’ which I thought had some interesting...

$75,000 cash plea

There are plenty of things one could talk about when it comes to the Federal Government.   The carbon tax, rumours about leadership or...

Giant leaps forward

The Brown family know where their true colours lie – with their local AFL team the Greater Western Sydney Giants. ...

We can see Cleary now

A new rugby league era at Penrith is officially underway.   One of new Panthers boss...

Panthers face Dogs first up

Penrith will open its 2012 National Rugby League (NRL) season with a blockbuster clash against a rejuvenated Bulldogs at Centrebet Stadium....

Triathlon celebrates 30th year

Now in its 30th year, the Nepean Triathlon, held at the International Regatta Centre, has produced wonderful athletes and a wonderful...

Baseball season begins

The 2011/2012 Australian Baseball League (ABL) season starts tonight with the Sydney Blue Sox taking on the Melbourne Aces at Blacktown...

Do that little bit extra

Have you ever heard someone say or thought yourself, ‘I have been training for ages and I don’t see any changes anymore’.   Maybe...

SANYO and Panthers part ways

SANYO boss Bill Crichton says a takeover of the organisation is the reason behind its sponsorship of the Penrith Panthers coming...

Softball success

The Western Sydney Academy of Sport has continued to foster the amazing softball talent in the region with 26 athletes recently...

Boost for Brumbies

The season may be over for rugby league fans but the players at Glenmore Park Brumbies Junior Rugby League Football Club...

Skating success

When it comes to unique sports, you don’t get much more left of field than Artistic Roller Skating. But local skater,...

When words come back to bite you

Sometimes in politics, being in Opposition is not so bad.   After all, you get to complain about everything and blame the Government of...

Boom for basketball

Local entrepreneur and PE teacher, Jeff Phillips, is giving back to the basketball community that he has been a part of...

Cummins gets shock call-up

The Penrith teenager that has taken the cricketing world by storm has earned a call-up into Australia’s 15-man squad for the...

Making a first impression

How many times have you had someone come in for a meeting with you and you have taken one quick look at them and...

The new Panthers

After a blockbuster inaugural season last October, players in the NSW Wheelchair Rugby League competition are revving up for a promising...

eBay not always the answer

Many businesses I see think selling online is either through a very expensive e-commerce website, or on eBay. These same business owners don’t want...

Won't work, may indeed hurt

The ongoing debate about poker machines and proposed mandatory pre-commitment technology has taken so many twists and turns that I’ve forgotten more than I...

Admirable effort

In a world of sport that seldom falls into the spotlight, Penrith’s Academy of Fencing fielded a team in the State...