Everything you need to know about Real Festival this weekend
This weekend, Real Festival is heading back to Tench Reserve, and it’s guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
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Look out, magpies about! Swooping season begins
If you’ve spent much time out and about lately, you’d know that magpie swooping season is well underway.
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Be on alert: Pets and snakes don’t mix!
Over the past few weeks, we have seen an increased number of pets attend the practice after ‘playing’ with a snake.
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Outgoing Panther Jaeman Salmon sweats on an opportunity
Jaeman Salmon has likely played his last game for Penrith, but he’s still hoping for a swansong.
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Penrith woman wins $100,000 Lotteries prize
A local resident has 100,000 reasons to smile today.
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Man jailed over historical child sex abuse
A former train driver from Luddenham has been sentenced to at least 11 years behind bars over historic child sexual abuse.
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Panthers Preliminary Final details revealed
Penrith’s Preliminary Final date has been revealed.
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Wallacia man arrested over sexual abuse claims
A man will face court today charged over allegedly physically and sexually abusing multiple women across NSW.
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Documentary is a Real winner
In the lead up to this year’s Real Festival, heading to Penrith’s Tench Reserve from Friday, September 15, one local filmmaker is bringing us back to the last event with a very special documentary. Many may remember that back in 2019, the aerial arts show ‘All That We Are’ was a highlight of the Real […]
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10 disaster movies to get your heart pumping
For those intrigued by the “what if’s” and the adrenaline found through disaster, here are 10 disaster films that are sure to get your heart racing. These films are filled with passion, heart, and human resilience… ‘San Andreas’ Even without the incredible cast list, this film makes for an excellence watch. Surrounding the contemplation if […]
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Marise Payne announces retirement
Former Foreign Minister Marise Payne has announced her retirement from the Senate, effective, September 30. In a statement, Payne, who has over 26 years of service as a Senator for NSW, said it has been an extraordinary honour to be elected to represent the community in the Federal Parliament. “To have had the privilege to […]
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Burger Head to close its Penrith restaurant
After seven years in Penrith, Burger Head has announced the closure of its Henry Street outlet.
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St Doms, Manchester City form powerful new partnership
EPL champions Manchester City have linked up with St Dominic’s College in Kingswood.
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Masked Panther: Panthers opt for alternate jersey
The Masked Panther has all the latest news as the NRL Finals approach.
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Storm season launches: Hot, dry conditions ahead
The Bureau of Meteorology and NSW State Emergency Service have launched their summer storm campaign in Penrith.
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How TikTok is helping a new generation discover joy of books
Research suggests that social media may be responsible for driving book sales, with young people reading a lot more thanks to a 24-hour book club on TikTok.
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Giving new life to formal dresses as cost-of-living pressures bite
Do you have a formal dress or suit that you’ll never wear again?
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Why it’s time to give John Lang his 2003 Dally M
Guest columnist Warren Smith says Craig Gower was not the only Panther robbed of Dally M honours in 2003, and he wants it rectified.
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