The Western Weekender

31/01/2025

Penrith has hosted countless sporting events over the years, but the upcoming Body Piloting Championships could be the most thrilling of them all.

30/01/2025

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: We can't decide.... Spur or Panarottis tonight?

30/01/2025

JUST IN: A woman has died after suffering a medical episode while crossing the street in the Penrith CBD earlier this morning. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

30/01/2025

Unthinkable three years ago, Peter Dutton has put the Coalition into an election-winning position. Troy Dodds 🔽

Unthinkable three years ago, Peter Dutton has put the Coalition into an election-winning position. Troy Dodds.

29/01/2025

A fresh edition of our Home & Lifestyle supplement is out now! Read it here: https://bit.ly/hljan30-25.

29/01/2025

A brand new Western Weekender has landed! Read the Digital Newspaper for free here: https://bit.ly/wwjan30-25.

29/01/2025

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The restoration of a Bennett wagon back in 1976. The wagon was donated to the people of St Marys by Bill Waterhouse of West End Truck and Tractor Co and restored by member of St Marys Rotary Club. The wagon was moved to South Creek Park, St Marys in 1976, where it remains today.

(📸Penrith City Library)

29/01/2025

An infamous housing commission complex is still facing a raft of issues despite residents pleading for help.

29/01/2025

Over the course of 26 hours, Michael Steele repetitively lapped Jamison Park to encourage his mates to get active.

29/01/2025

Australia’s spunkiest entertainers are back on home turf, touring with a show so hot, it puts Penrith’s summer to shame. Tag a friend you think should go!

Australia’s spunkiest entertainers are back on home turf, touring with a show so hot, it puts Penrith’s summer to shame.

29/01/2025

Calling all businesses involved in weddings! Join us for our special Wedding Planning Feature - running in The Western Weekender this February. Email [email protected] or call us on 4722 2998.

28/01/2025

"I’ve not seen a period like this before"

A deserving local charity has been awarded a grant to funnel cost-of-living relief into the Penrith community.

28/01/2025

A landmark commercial property site has been listed on the market in Penrith's CBD, with an auction to be held next month.

28/01/2025

A woman in her 30s has died following a head-on crash with a truck at Kemps Creek.

A woman in her 30s has died following a head-on crash with a track at Kemps Creek.

28/01/2025

WAYBACK WEDNESDAY: The Station Master's house at Penrith Station (Belmore Street) in 1970.

(📸 Penrith City Library)

28/01/2025

We're back at the movies. See what we thought of Flight Risk 🔽

Get the popcorn, don’t take things too seriously and strap in for a 90 minute joy flight.

27/01/2025

Temperatures in Penrith will soar to 42 degrees today before a cool change later today.

27/01/2025

TUESDAY TIME MACHINE: This photograph shows the St Marys Post Office building in the 1970s. The building, which still stands today, was officially opened on August 30, 1965 in Queen Street. It was built by contractors York and York Pty Ltd of Punchbowl, and cost $28,619 to build.

(📸 Penrith City Library)