The Western Weekender

Penrith's giant Christmas tree to light up this Friday night • The Western Weekender Christmas officially arrives in Penrith this Friday night with the annual tree lighting and festival.

Christmas officially arrives in Penrith this Friday night with the annual tree lighting and festival.

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New museum honours Penrith's military history • The Western Weekender The Penrith RSL sub-Branch has opened a new museum in Penrith.

The Penrith RSL sub-Branch has opened a new museum in Penrith.

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Man charged after clash over fruit stalls • The Western Weekender A clash of rival roadside fruit stands as resulted in one man being charged with damaging property.

A clash of rival roadside fruit stands as resulted in one man being charged with damaging property.

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The St Clair bodybuilder ready to take on the world • The Western Weekender St Clair’s Danny Schneider is headed to Japan for a major competition.

St Clair’s Danny Schneider is headed to Japan for a major competition.

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McIntosh calls for Liberal Party to abandon net zero pledge • The Western Weekender Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh says the Liberal Party needs to "abandon net zero" to give Australian people "hope".

Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh says the Liberal Party needs to "abandon net zero" to give Australian people "hope".

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Penrith's iconic Nepean Belle is on the market • The Western Weekender The Nepean Belle's owners are moving on.

The Nepean Belle's owners are moving on.

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Pick it up! Lazy dog owners targeted over stinky issue • The Western Weekender Locals are being urged to pick up after their dogs - with a reminder that it's illegal not to.

Locals are being urged to pick up after their dogs - with a reminder that it's illegal not to.

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Panthers legends leave their mark on new stadium • The Western Weekender Royce Simmons and Craig Gower have been given a rare honour at the new Penrith Stadium.

Royce Simmons and Craig Gower have been given a rare honour at the new Penrith Stadium.

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Panthers and Broncos to meet in epic season opener • The Western Weekender Penrith will open their 2026 campaign against defending Premiers Brisbane under lights at Suncorp Stadium.

Penrith will open their 2026 campaign against defending Premiers Brisbane under lights at Suncorp Stadium.

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Is it too early to be playing Christmas music? • The Western Weekender Mariah is thawed out. George is telling us what happened Last Christmas. Is it too early to be in the festive spirit?

Mariah is thawed out. George is telling us what happened Last Christmas. Is it too early to be in the festive spirit? Wayne Tunks 🔽

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10 Black Friday and Christmas specials to jump on right now! • The Western Weekender We've found some of the best bargains doing around as Christmas shopping season and Black Friday arrives.

We've found some of the best bargains doing around as Christmas shopping season and Black Friday arrives.

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'Unfair': $50k arts degrees lumping students with debt • The Western Weekender Australian students being forced to pay $50,000 for arts degrees are being left in a financial hole after they graduate, a vice-chancellor warns.

Australian students being forced to pay $50,000 for arts degrees are being left in a financial hole after they graduate, a vice-chancellor warns.

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Man to face court accused of assaulting three police officers • The Western Weekender A man will face court today after three police officers were allegedly assaulted at St Marys last night.

A man will face court today after three police officers were allegedly assaulted at St Marys last night.

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Three-time former Penrith Mayor Pat Sheehy passes away • The Western Weekender Pat Sheehy, who served as Mayor of Penrith on three separate occasions, has died.

Pat Sheehy, who served as Mayor of Penrith on three separate occasions, has died.

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Remembrance Day services to be held in Penrith and St Marys • The Western Weekender The local area will fall silent at 11am on Tuesday.

The local area will fall silent at 11am on Tuesday.

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Bread tags, fruit and vegetable stickers in eye of State Government • The Western Weekender The State Government will introduce a range of fresh rules around single-use plastics.

The State Government will introduce a range of fresh rules around single-use plastics.

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Man in serious condition following head-on crash • The Western Weekender A police vehicle has been involved in a head-on crash at St Marys.

A police vehicle has been involved in a head-on crash at St Marys.

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Sobering start to new swim season • The Western Weekender Our swim safety column returns, and it's not good news to kick things off.

Our swim safety column returns, and it's not good news to kick things off.

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A three-property portfolio including two premises in Penrith is up for sale.

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The incredible family legacy that drives Peter Ward to keep the Remembrance Day tradition and meaning alive in Penrith • The Western Weekender Remembrance Day falls next week, an opportunity to reflect and remember those lost in war.

Remembrance Day falls next week, an opportunity to reflect and remember those lost in war.

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Europe still in young Wanderers star's sights • The Western Weekender Aydan Hammond is focused on the Wanderers, but is keeping his European dreams alive.

Aydan Hammond is focused on the Wanderers, but is keeping his European dreams alive.

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Cobham radio: On the air for a brighter future • The Western Weekender In an Australian first, an innovative 24/7 rehabilitative radio station designed for young people in Youth Justice is being piloted at Cobham Youth Justice Centre in Werrington.

In an Australian first, an innovative 24/7 rehabilitative radio station designed for young people in Youth Justice is being piloted at Cobham Youth Justice Centre in Werrington.

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All In Gala grows with huge event held in western Sydney • The Western Weekender The All In Gala has proven a hit yet again.

The All In Gala has proven a hit yet again.

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What's the deal with those Tench Reserve Mulberry Trees? • The Western Weekender Council has no issues with locals picking mulberries at Tench Reserve, but there are some rules to follow.

Council has no issues with locals picking mulberries at Tench Reserve, but there are some rules to follow.

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Masked Panther: Penrith sign Eddy replacement • The Western Weekender Henry's Honky Tonk's, Edgar's new deal, a fresh logo and more!

Henry's Honky Tonk's, Edgar's new deal, a fresh logo and more! The Masked Panther 🔽

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The Orchard Hills residents whacked with massive rate increases • The Western Weekender A number of Orchard Hills residents have been left fuming over massive rate increases leaving them with annual bills of over $20,000.

A number of Orchard Hills residents have been left fuming over massive rate increases leaving them with annual bills of over $20,000.

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The thin line between you and the perfect smile • The Western Weekender Dr Christopher Aguilar looks at dental veneers - and the difference they can make to your smile.

Dr Christopher Aguilar from Wisdom Dental and Denture Clinic looks at dental veneers - and the difference they can make to your smile.

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Naked man uses train as a toilet in Penrith • The Western Weekender A naked man is accused of urinating on a train at Penrith.

A naked man is accused of urinating on a train at Penrith.

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