BMX dream comes true

Kyle Jaehne is one lucky 12-year-old. Just last week the BMX rider got the shock of his life when his idol,...

Bradbury bites back

Lindsay MP David Bradbury says claims by the State Government that they were forced to make $1.7 billion in cuts to education funding due...

Warm up your night

Ladies, get ready for Australia’s hottest men to heat up the stage as the Sydney Hotshots bring their brand new ‘Funtasia’ show to Windsor...

A quality brand

Popular country crooner Adam Brand is bringing his ‘There Will Be Love’ tour to Rooty Hill RSL as part of the club’s fourth...

Whitney's band chips in

Cricketer, entertainer and television host, Mike Whitney, will be playing at Penrith’s Centrebet Stadium on November 3 to raise much needed funds for...

Man had kids in car during chase

Three young children were found in the back of a car that was being chased by police yesterday afternoon. Just before 5pm...

Jennings almost joined Dragons

Michael Jennings was set to make a dramatic switch to St George-Illawarra next year before his manager stepped in and stopped the deal....

Woman dies following Emu Plains crash

A woman has died following a serious crash in Emu Plains. About 7.15pm yesterday, emergency services were called to the M4 at Emu...

Time to go for a Wander

It’s time to go for a wander. Sports lovers are set to be thrilled with the introduction of the Western Sydney...

Complaints

We all get them, whether it’s justified or not, customer complaints are a part of business life. If you aren’t making mistakes,...

Play time

Not for the first time I had a parent ask about what program to put their son on so they can start training ‘properly’...

Double health whammy

Is this the way we should be treating the most vulnerable people in our community? The Weekender can today reveal two...

Woolies set for ACCC battle

The price battle between Coles and Woolworths is benefiting families on a budget, but the rivalry between the two supermarket giants is as much...

Councillors divided

Labor Councillors were left fuming during Monday night’s first ordinary meeting of the new Penrith City Council after they were excluded from prominent...

Wharf Revenue returns

In a futuristic odyssey of sketch and song, Sydney Theatre Company’s ever-popular Wharf Revue team goes behind the rings of satire for a...

Big fines in animal cruelty case

A man charged with animal cruelty offences has failed to appear in court. Alex Cranebrook of Jamisontown was scheduled to appear in court...

Warning to stay 'stormsafe'

Here in Penrith, we know exactly how extreme the summer weather can be and this does not just include the heat; we have...

Kingston wins top award

Hooker Kevin Kingston was tonight named Penrith's Player of the Year, capping off a sensational season in which he tackled his heart out...

Let's talk about porn

This may not be a topic that regularly gets space in community newspapers, but I figure if you can’t address it with the very...

Armed robber spotted at fire

A man has been arrested for an armed robbery after police recognised the man at a vehicle fire. At 8.30pm on, a...