Today marks 10 years to the day since Ivan Cleary was sacked by Penrith in one of the more bizarre coaching terminations in rugby league history. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/penr...

Penrith could experience its hottest October day on record this Wednesday if predictions by the weather bureau hold. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/penr...

Motorists are being warned of changed traffic conditions on The Northern Road from Monday. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/lane...

Cats make wonderful companions, but without responsible ownership, they can also contribute to a serious community problem – overpopulation. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/why-...

Penrith is on alert for a major storm this afternoon with mother nature set to put on a show. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/seve...

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The biggest Halloween tradition in the local area is back next weekend. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/hall...

A brand new Weekender is out now. Read it here: bit.ly/wwoct16-25.

Brandy horsing around, Brad popping the question... and plenty more in The Masked Panther's latest Panther Rumblings. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/mask...

Penrith Regional Gallery explores the power of the swimming pool in its latest exhibition. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/gall...

We’re waiting longer to have children than ever before, according to new statistics released this week. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/new-...

A dispute over court hire fees and office space has put a major sport in Penrith on hold. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/bask...

Michael hadn't had a good night's sleep in years. He finally found out why. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/no-c...

The Founder of Mama Lana’s Community Foundation has been announced as the 2025 Penrith Westfield Local Hero. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/char...

There has been a fresh delay in the case of a Penrith accountant facing fraud charges. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/new-...

Anti-Poverty Week is highlighting the challenges many are facing in our city. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/not-...

Brides say they've spent months chasing refunds for security deposits paid to a local wedding venue. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/brid...

A Penrith business has been named one of the best places to work in the country. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/heal...

Koala Mowers has a new team member at their Emu Plains store, and the new employee has received a very warm welcome! westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/how-...

Police are searching for two brothers last seen at North St Marys earlier this week. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/poli...

PODCAST: What off-season? A new episide of our Penrith Panthers podcast has landed. Search Western Weekender wherever you listen to podcasts, or stream/download here: bit.ly/trhe55.

Australia Post is rolling out more EV delivery vehicles in Penrith. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/the-...

HPS Pharmacies has announced the official opening of its new onsite pharmacy at Nepean Private Hospital. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/hps-...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced significant changes to taxes on large super balances, above $3 million, in a bid to raise political support for the reform. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/bett...

Ivan Cleary has a new assistant coach for the 2026 NRL season. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/clea...

Bach Akademie Australia are bringing musical masterpieces to The Joan on November 14, presenting four of the six Brandenburg Concertos in one concert. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/musi...

A man charged with murdering his girlfriend last year has plead guilty in Penrith Local Court. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/kill...

Nominations are now open for Stars of Penrith 2026 – a night of dancing and fundraising for the Cancer Council NSW. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/your...

With the opening of Western Sydney International Airport only one year away, more locals are considering a career in aviation. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/tafe...

The Liberal Party needed to figure out what it stands for. It still hasn't. Troy Dodds 🔽 westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/the-...

Penrith shoppers have been warned about a series of children’s books that are facing a product recall over button battery concerns. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/chil...

Shovels are finally in the ground at Jordan Springs, for the building of a new high school. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/cons...

Penrith motorists are being warned about a range of delays and closures next week. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/mulg...

OUT NOW! A fresh edition of the Weekender has landed. Read the Digital Newspaper here: bit.ly/wwoct9-25.

The off-season? No such thing for The Masked Panther! New column 🔽 westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/mask...

Respected local MMA fighter and boxer Arlene Blencowe has announced her retirement. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/arle...

Western Sydney University says previously stolen information was used to send out emails to students and alumni claiming their degrees had been revoked. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/inte...

A woman has been caught high range drink driving with a toddler in her car at St Marys. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/woma...

Our motoring guru gets behind the wheel of the Hyundai INSTER. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/hyun...

Locals are dumping fast fashion and exchanging it for sustainable swapping. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/refr...

We take a look at the wild (and long) ride that is One Battle After Another. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/at-t...

NEW PODCAST! A fresh episode of Tension's Running High is out now. Search Western Weekender wherever you listen to podcasts, or stream/download here: bit.ly/trh-e54.

Garion Thain is Penrith's youngest ever Deputy Mayor. But don't let that fool you - he is leading a new generation of leaders who will guide our city. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/how-...

Western Sydney University has been hit by another major data breach, with thousands of current and former students receiving fraudulent emails claiming their degrees had been “revoked”. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/frau...

Proof that some things remain the same, Nissan’s Y62 Patrol is still in the market, virtually unchanged, more than 15 years after it was launched. Gary Worrall gets behind the wheel. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/the-...

Police have launched a public appeal to find a woman who has been missing since Tuesday. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/miss...

Scott McRae goes back to Cambodia, and tells us why it's one of his favourite destinations. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/why-...

Australia claimed its first medal of the 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships this afternoon. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/aust...

Signs of sweet success are strong for Penrith's newest foodie delight. westernweekender.com.au/2025/10/tast...