A mother's fight
When Kirsten Levy first woke from a medically induced coma earlier this year she looked at a family photo on her bedside table....
Compo changes loom
Employees of industries across the state are bracing for changes to the Workers Compensation Scheme after the Premier, Barry O’Farrell, indicated that compensation costs...
Day Two
Today we left Tarana at about 9am, the morning was not as cold as yesterday and Greeny even took off the jacket from the...
Day One
Well here we are again, off onto the cold and misty roads of country NSW. Today we walked from Bathurst to Tarana...
Plum back for Panthers
Hard-hitting forward Nigel Plum is back in the Penrith side for Sunday's clash with Manly at Centrebet Stadium. Plum injured his shoulder in...
Inspired by 'The Gun'
One of the true heroes behind the mine rescue at Beaconsfield was given a standing ovation by Penrith's business leaders on Monday. ...
Cleary: We beat ourselves
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary admitted his side needs to curb its error rate and cut down on the number of penalties it gives...
Kelly in Council tilt
Former Lindsay MP Jackie Kelly is set to make a dramatic comeback to politics and contest this September's Council election. The Sun...
Cowboys beat Panthers in thriller
An Ashton Sims try six minutes from full-time secured victory for North Queensland and broke the hearts of a Panthers outfit that scored...
Gordon quits Panthers
As revealed in The Western Weekender's Panther Rumblings column a month ago, Michael Jennings is off to the Cronulla Sharks. ...
Funding for Foundation
The Samuel Morris Foundation will receive $50,000 to implement water safety education and campaigns for young children under the NSW Government's Water Safety...
Vitamin D deficiency
Many Australians are now being diagnosed with low levels of Vitamin D. As the majority of our Vitamin D comes from sunlight,...
Lombardi's words ring true
The famous American football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect...
Bikie arrested and charged
An alleged high-ranking member of the Nomads outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) will face court today charged with consorting and breach of bail. Amendments...
Panthers v Cowboys preview
After an exhilarating victory over the Dragons on Monday night, the Panthers back up just five days later against the North Queensland Cowboys...
Out in the cold
The businessmen and women of Penrith may wear suits during the day, but come June 1 they will be rugged up in beanies...
Union members fight back
A damning report by Fair Work Australia into the misuse of finances at the Health Services Union released earlier this year and ongoing allegations...
School leaders honoured
Student leaders from 60 primary schools in the Penrith area were recognised at a Penrith City Council Civil Reception this week for their...
PSO will inspire
In works by four great composers of the 19th century, the next performance in Penrith Symphony Orchestra’s 2012 concert season, titled ‘Music For Eternity’,...
Risky play hits Penrith
A fantastic new production commissioned by the Q Theatre Company and developed in Penrith, ‘Truck Stop’, is set to open your eyes to a...