Lifetime of musical passion

Melissa Bajric has been doing wonders on the Australian country music scene for years but many people would be surprised to know that...

Panthers vs Roosters preview

As we head into this week’s clash with the Roosters, I think back to Round 2, when the Panthers put the tri-colours to...

Thain slams Liberals

Labor Councillor John Thain says the Liberal Party’s decision to not endorse candidates for the September Local Government Elections is a “slap in the...

Locals in heritage limbo

A 20-year saga over which Penrith properties deserve to be heritage listed has taken its toll on affected residents, including Councillor Jackie Greenow....

Wanderers to debut at St Marys

Western Sydney Wanderers FC has announced the club’s first ever pre-season matches kicking off next Wednesday in St Marys. Fans are urged...

Tough calls all part of the job

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has opened up about his first season with the Panthers saying he knew this season would be a challenge...

Tackling big issues

Increasing superannuation contributions, the carbon tax and payroll tax remain the sticking points for small businesses in western Sydney. On Tuesday...

Unique mix of music

Blue Mountains-based musician, Gary Daley, will be joined on stage by double Grammy award winner, Lucky Oceans, and internationally renowned percussionist, Tunji Beier,...

The Shack's back

New Penrith Panthers recruit, Shane Shackleton, wants to be a part of Penrith’s long-term plans after joining the club mid-season from the Parramatta...

Time for digital revolution

It is time for Penrith City Council to embrace the digital age according to Councillor, Prue Car, who has suggested that council meetings...

Residents put pressure on Council

Residents of Greenbank Drive and Oakland Parade in Werrington Downs have signed a petition to have the reserve located at the corner of...

Improving river health

Federal Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, has met with acting General Manager of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority (HNCMA) Kerry Brew and Blue...

Tigers down Panthers

Penrith slumped to yet another loss in an NRL season to forget tonight, going down to Wests Tigers 26-18 at Campbelltown Stadium. ...

Naiqama signs with Panthers

The Penrith Panthers have continued on their signing spree snapping up Newcastle Knights back Wes Naiqama on a two-year deal, beginning in 2013. ...

Green light for dump

The Land and Environment Court has today approved amended plans for the controversial Industrial Recycling and Waste Facility at Patons Lane, Orchard Hills....

Food choices

I was at the Opera House on Tuesday to see a talk by Michael Pollen, who has written some books on topics like the...

Panthers v Tigers R19 preview

Round 19 is generally considered the start of the run towards the NRL finals. Rep season is over, there are no...

Local swimmer off to Paralympics

Penrith athlete, Kara Leo, has been named in the Australian team for the 2012 Paralympics. Leo’s selection for the Paralympic Swimming Team...

Carbon tax pressure mounts

Small businesses are already feeling the weight of the carbon tax in their electricity bills, sales revenue and employee intake. The Shadow...

Celebrating a local icon

It was a momentous occasion on Wednesday for thousands of local families who celebrated 30 years of the Penrith Mobile Playvan in operation....