Dahl’s words are being changed, but is it really cancel culture?
When I first read the headline “Roald Dahl books rewritten to remove offensive language” this week, my first reaction was an eye roll.
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Upgrades for Olympic venues; State Government to manage Whitewater Stadium
Penrith’s Olympic venues will undergo a major overhaul, while issues with the management of Penrith Whitewater Stadium have been resolved.
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New PM, same old laughs: The Wharf Revue returns to Penrith
The Wharf Revue team have been entertaining audiences nationwide with their political satire for over two decades.
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Five Panthers games you can’t miss in 2023
Penrith’s draw looks full of highlights and key games, but we’ve singled out five matches we believe are the not-to-be-missed showdowns in 2023.
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Seven places in Penrith where kids eat free
Going out to dinner can be an expensive exercise, and it’s especially frustrating when you’re forking out for kids meals too. We’ve found five great dining options in Penrith where the kids eat free!
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Nicholas Tadros to have foot amputated as long recovery continues
The father of a 10-year-old Glenmore Park boy seriously injured in the Sea World helicopter disaster earlier this year has revealed the extent of his injuries and the long recovery journey ahead.
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Woman jailed after stealing car for sale on Facebook
A Cambridge Park woman who took a car without paying for it has been sentenced to six months in jail.
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How an Erskine Park mum’s simple hobby became a growing online business
Erskine Park resident Christine Daniels first discovered a passion for succulents before lockdown started in 2020, collecting the plants for her home.
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Man went to fast food restaurant with knife strapped to belt
A Jordan Springs man’s bail has been revoked after police found him with a knife at a fast food restaurant.
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Prices fall, rates rise but the local real estate sector remains buoyant to start year
While the housing market might not be booming, people are still buying and selling houses around Penrith, according to local experts.
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Seniors encouraged to book free fire safety check
FRNSW is promoting its Safety Visit program in a bid to protect some of the most vulnerable community members.
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Masked Panther: New voice of the Panthers
Penrith’s new ground announcer, the latest on Spencer Leniu and a new footy podcast. All that and more with The Masked Panther.
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Premier turns sod on second stage of Nepean Hospital upgrade as he makes Penrith election base camp
By the time voters go to the polls on March 25, Dominic Perrottet will likely own a Penrith Panthers jersey and be calling Westfield ‘the plaza’.
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No easybeats: Penrith have “tremendous respect” for St Helens, says To’o
Following a busy summer tying the knot, re-signing and travelling the world, superstar Panthers winger Brian To’o can’t wait to play some competitive footy again.
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Man guilty of making barrage of threatening phone calls
A man accused of sending 45 hostile voicemails to a potential employer has been found guilty.
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Samantha Talakola on quest for election upset
Samantha Talakola wants the community to know that she is “one of them” when it comes to representing their needs in parliament ahead of the State Election.
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Panthers trio return to school where their footy careers flourished
Nathan Cleary has returned to St Dominic’s College to inspire a new generation of footy talent.
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New program to support our veterans
A new project will focus on supporting and connecting ex-serving, transitioning and current serving veterans as they integrate back into the community.
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