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Get ready to laugh: The Joan is hosting events as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival this year.
23/03/2025

Get ready to laugh: The Joan is hosting events as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival this year.

Emily Chate travels to the nation's capital, and discovers it's much more than a Year 6 camp destination.
21/03/2025

Emily Chate travels to the nation's capital, and discovers it's much more than a Year 6 camp destination.

The Sydney International Regatta Centre will be abuzz next weekend, with several major sporting events taking place.
20/03/2025

The Sydney International Regatta Centre will be abuzz next weekend, with several major sporting events taking place.

Hi there! Ally here - your Community and Entertainment Journalist. I'm reaching out for information about how recklesss ...
20/03/2025

Hi there! Ally here - your Community and Entertainment Journalist. I'm reaching out for information about how recklesss unregistered dirt bike riders are impacting our area. If anyone has any dashcam footage, photos or experiences they'd be open to sharing, I'd be very appreciative!

You can email me at [email protected] or you can message our page.

I look forward to hearing from you!

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Penrith Council staff members Jenny Thom, Dorothy Fragar, Ian Foster and Lyn Jones with the Council fl...
20/03/2025

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Penrith Council staff members Jenny Thom, Dorothy Fragar, Ian Foster and Lyn Jones with the Council float at the Centenary of Local Government celebrations in 1971. Borec House can be seen in the background.

(📸 Penrith City Library)

NRL: Fulltime - Storm 30 Panthers 24 😢
20/03/2025

NRL: Fulltime - Storm 30 Panthers 24 😢

NRL: Half-Time - Storm 14 Panthers 10
20/03/2025

NRL: Half-Time - Storm 14 Panthers 10

Archibald prize winner Blak Douglas has returned to his roots, holding his mid-career exhibition, ‘The Halfway Line’, at...
20/03/2025

Archibald prize winner Blak Douglas has returned to his roots, holding his mid-career exhibition, ‘The Halfway Line’, at Penrith Regional Gallery.

INCIDENT: Mamre Road is closed in both directions between Luddenham Road and Erskine Park Road in Orchard Hills due to a...
20/03/2025

INCIDENT: Mamre Road is closed in both directions between Luddenham Road and Erskine Park Road in Orchard Hills due to a glass spill.

Peter Lang believes Penrith should prioritise the re-signing of Daine Laurie, as well as a trio of others. Lang on Leagu...
20/03/2025

Peter Lang believes Penrith should prioritise the re-signing of Daine Laurie, as well as a trio of others. Lang on League 🔽

Peter Lang believes Penrith should prioritise the re-signing of Daine Laurie, as well as a trio of others.

Hot off the press! A brand new Western Weekender has landed. Read the Digital Newspaper for free here: https://bit.ly/ww...
19/03/2025

Hot off the press! A brand new Western Weekender has landed. Read the Digital Newspaper for free here: https://bit.ly/wwmar20-25.

A fresh edition of our Home & Lifestyle supplement is out now! Read the Digital Edition here: https://bit.ly/hlmar20-25.
19/03/2025

A fresh edition of our Home & Lifestyle supplement is out now! Read the Digital Edition here: https://bit.ly/hlmar20-25.

Get ready for Panthers v Storm tonight with the latest edition of Extra Time. Read for free here: https://bit.ly/xtmar20...
19/03/2025

Get ready for Panthers v Storm tonight with the latest edition of Extra Time. Read for free here: https://bit.ly/xtmar20-25.

The Masked Panther has his ear to the ground, with the latest news and gossip from the Panthers and the NRL.
19/03/2025

The Masked Panther has his ear to the ground, with the latest news and gossip from the Panthers and the NRL.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Centenary Procession makes its way along the Great Western Highway at St Marys on May 1, 1971.(📸...
19/03/2025

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Centenary Procession makes its way along the Great Western Highway at St Marys on May 1, 1971.

(📸 Penrith City Library)

The Panthers say they've moved on from last week's shock loss to the Roosters ahead of tomorrow night's blockbuster agai...
19/03/2025

The Panthers say they've moved on from last week's shock loss to the Roosters ahead of tomorrow night's blockbuster against Melbourne.

19/03/2025

WATCH: Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has fronted the media ahead of tomorrow night's Grand Final re-match with the Panthers.

Sue Bateman is fed up with the lack of adequate and reliable disability facilities in the local area.
19/03/2025

Sue Bateman is fed up with the lack of adequate and reliable disability facilities in the local area.

Local wheelchair user, Sue Bateman, is fed up with the lack of adequate and reliable disability facilities in the local area.

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WATCH: Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has fronted the media ahead of tomorrow night's Grand Final re-match with the Panthers.

Viva rugby league!

Miss Lilian has relaunched with a fresh new look and menu! Everyone is welcome at this delectable dining destination in Katoomba. The restaurant showcases the exotic flavours of Southeast Asia in the relaxed, picturesque space in the Blue Mountains. It has our tick of approval! @lilianfelsbluemountains @eight_communications #dining #bluemountains #food #sydney

Major fire at St Marys
Major fire at St Marys

WATCH: A major fire continues to burn at a commercial recycling plant on Christie Street at St Marys.

Holiday safety message
Holiday safety message

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison has urged everyone to be safe on the roads this holiday season.

CLEARY CHRISTMAS PARTY WINNER REVEALED! Celebrate Christmas with Nathan Cleary while enjoying a delicious Christmas buffet dinner, a 4 hour drinks package, DJ entertainment and an entry into the giant Christmas raffle. Book your tickets to this awesome event at Drink West and party with Nathan Cleary: https://www.sevenrooms.com/xNG0KkRK.

A premium gift, a premium team. Get your Limited Edition Four-Peat Spiced Rum now. A drop for the ages. Buy here: https://bit.ly/WW-Rum.

WATCH: Panthers fans have gathered at Jamison Park to celebrate Grand Final Day

Milestone at Western Sydney International Airport!
Milestone at Western Sydney International Airport!

WATCH: Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has reached another milestone, with a light aircraft conducting flights today to ensure the runway is ready for operations.

Mark Geyer's a grandfather
Mark Geyer's a grandfather

WATCH: Panthers legend Mark Geyer phones in to MMM Breakfast to reveal he's become a grandfather.

Looking for a Christmas Party venue? Talk to the team at Outback Steakhouse Penrith.

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