The Penrith Panthers went into the Finals Series this year with the mantra of ‘Never Before’, riding the wave of their incredible fightback from last to reach the top eight, and their quest to win a fifth title – this time from outside the top four. Continue reading

The name Noel Francis Dodds has likely never appeared in a newspaper before, or had a spotlight shone on it at all, really. Continue reading

The nerves just never really set in. Continue reading

This Friday night, we will walk through the gates of the old Penrith Park one final time. Continue reading

As you may have read in our previous edition, I was last week named Penrith’s Citizen of the Year for 2024. Continue reading

When we look back on The Beatles’ visit to Australia in 1964, we reflect on an iconic moment in the cultural development of our country. Continue reading

This month I am celebrating 15 years of service at The Western Weekender newspaper as its Managing Editor. Continue reading

The Penrith Panthers sit on the doorstep of destiny, just 80 minutes away from entering rugby league folklore as one of the greatest ever teams. Continue reading

Talk is cheap, and action means everything. Continue reading