The Western Weekender

Sussan Ley could be in final days as Liberal leader • The Western Weekender Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is likely to face a challenge to her job this week as the Liberals reel from a poll one MP described as "dire" and "terrible".

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is likely to face a challenge to her job this week as the Liberals reel from a poll one MP described as "dire" and "terrible".

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Shots fired in St Marys home invasion • The Western Weekender A man has been arrested after shots were fired during home invasion in St Marys.

A man has been arrested after shots were fired during home invasion in St Marys.

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Why prioritise learn to swim classes? • The Western Weekender Swim safety needs to be a priority for every family.

Swim safety needs to be a priority for every family.

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Local venues get ready for Super Bowl Monday • The Western Weekender The Super Bowl is a pretty good excuse to skip work on Monday.

The Super Bowl is a pretty good excuse to skip work on Monday.

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The western Sydney record shop riding the vinyl revival • The Western Weekender Penrith has lost its iconic record shops over the years, but just up the road in Parramatta, one store is riding the vinyl revival.

Penrith has lost its iconic record shops over the years, but just up the road in Parramatta, one store is riding the vinyl revival.

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Does Marcel Bar and Bistro deliver on its five star promise? • The Western Weekender Ally Hall ventures to one of the most talked about restaurants in Penrith.

Ally Hall ventures to one of the most talked about restaurants in Penrith.

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Five dangerous local black spots to be fixed via new funding • The Western Weekender A host of road safety improvements are on the way in Penrith.

A host of road safety improvements are on the way in Penrith.

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Sweat, socialise, sip: Penrith runners are chasing fitness and a cold one • The Western Weekender It’s hard to understand the feel-good connection between socialising and sweating simultaneously, but the popularity of run clubs in Penrith proves there’s value in it!

Run clubs have boomed in popularity, and local breweries are leading the way.

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Norma Thorburn, known as 'Mrs St Marys', has passed away • The Western Weekender Beloved St Marys resident Norma Thorburn has passed away.

Beloved St Marys resident Norma Thorburn has passed away.

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40 years since Anita Cobby was murdered, what have we learned about violence against women? • The Western Weekender When it comes to violence against women, Australia has lacked legitimate response and failed to learn from the past.

When it comes to violence against women, Australia has lacked legitimate response and failed to learn from the past. Troy Dodds🔽

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Business found to have unfairly sacked worker after grandmother's death • The Western Weekender A part-time worker has been awarded $7,500 in compensation after the company she worked at was found to have unfairly sacked her after the passing of her grandmother.

A part-time worker has been awarded $7,500 in compensation after the company she worked at was found to have unfairly sacked her after the passing of her grandmother.

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Company chosen to build $16.3 million St Marys park • The Western Weekender St Marys Central Park is one step closer to reality with Penrith City Council awarding the Design and Construct Contract for the multi-million-dollar precinct.

St Marys Central Park is one step closer to reality with Penrith City Council awarding the Design and Construct Contract for the multi-million-dollar precinct.

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Board shake-up possible as Panthers vote looms, but candidates remain tight-lipped • The Western Weekender The intriguing Panthers Board Election is a little over a week away - but here's why you're nearing nothing from the candidates.

The intriguing Panthers Board Election is a little over a week away - but here's why you're nearing nothing from the candidates.

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NRL backs down from controversial kick-off change • The Western Weekender The NRL will retain existing kick-off rules, backing down from a controversial change it had been pushing in recent months.

BREAKING NEWS: The NRL will retain existing kick-off rules, backing down from a controversial change it had been pushing in recent months.

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BREAKING: Interest rates rise by 0.25 per cent • The Western Weekender Mortgage holders have been dealt a huge blow with interest rates increased by 0.25 per cent.

#BREAKING The RBA has delivered an interest rate hit to mortgage holders.

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'Blind spot': alarm sounded on weight-loss medications • The Western Weekender Limited research into the long-term nutritional health impacts of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic could be putting people at risk of harm.

Limited research into the long-term nutritional health impacts of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic could be putting people at risk of harm.

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Glenmore Park broker puts the west first • The Western Weekender Mark Stevenson had no hesitation in launching his new business in western Sydney.

Mark Stevenson had no hesitation in launching his new business in western Sydney.

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Local shopping centre to be re-branded from March • The Western Weekender Kingswood Park Village will be re-branded as North Penrith Marketplace and officially open on March 4.

Kingswood Park Village will be re-branded as North Penrith Marketplace and officially open on March 4.

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Intriguing Istanbul: A quick guide for first-time visitors • The Western Weekender From domes and bazaars to ferries across the Bosporus, here’s how to navigate Istanbul’s essential sights, neighbourhoods and transport without losing your way.

Roderick Eime takes us to Instanbul, and believes it should be on your travel bucket list.

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Londonderry MP Prue Car returns to work after cancer treatment • The Western Weekender Londonderry MP Prue Car is back at work today after seven months of treatment for breast cancer.

Londonderry MP Prue Car is back at work today after seven months of treatment for breast cancer.

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Fleetwood Mac tribute is as authentic as it gets - apart from the arguing • The Western Weekender The world’s leading Fleetwood Mac show is coming to Penrith with the approval of Mick Fleetwood in tow.

The world’s leading Fleetwood Mac show is coming to Penrith with the approval of Mick Fleetwood in tow.

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BREAKING: Man sentenced over death of dogs • The Western Weekender A man who left two greyhounds to die in a bike locker at Penrith Station has learned his fate.

A man who left two greyhounds to die in a bike locker at Penrith Station has learned his fate.

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Penrith OzTag to introduce new women's competition • The Western Weekender For the first time in their three-decade history, Penrith OzTag will introduce a women’s competition in April.

For the first time in their three-decade history, Penrith OzTag will introduce a women’s competition in April.

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Car crashes into house at Colyton • The Western Weekender An elderly driver has been taken to hospital after they crashed into a house at Colyton.

An elderly driver has been taken to hospital after they crashed into a house at Colyton.

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Missile storage facility to be built at Orchard Hills • The Western Weekender The Orchard Hills Defence Establishment will undergo a major redevelopment, with the construction of new explosive ordnance storage part of the plan.

The Orchard Hills Defence Establishment will undergo a major redevelopment, with the construction of new explosive ordnance storage part of the plan.

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At The Movies: Send Help • The Western Weekender Could Send Help be one of the movies of the year?

Could Send Help be one of the movies of the year?

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Dialysis equipment to be upgraded, health officials promise • The Western Weekender Patients receiving dialysis treatment in Penrith are raising concerns about the conditions, but the Local Health District has confirmed upgrades to machines will occur.

Patients receiving dialysis treatment in Penrith are raising concerns about the conditions, but the Local Health District has confirmed upgrades to machines will occur.

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