A new apartment building reserved exclusively for essential workers has opened in Kingswood. westernweekender.com.au/2025/12/housin…

A brand new edition of The Western Weekender is out now! Get it at 100+ locations across Penrith, or read online for free at westernweekender.com.au/digitaledition.

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Outgoing Penrith Referees’ Association Chairman Gary Haines reflects on his long career. westernweekender.com.au/2025/12/gary-h…

Emily Chate finds a slice of heaven three hours south of Penrith. westernweekender.com.au/2025/12/wine-a…

Garry Worrall gets behind the wheel of the Leapmotor C10, and is less than impressed. westernweekender.com.au/2025/12/c10-is…

Kevin Chevell’s Inside Fitness has survived every fitness craze and competitor imaginable. But after more than 40 years, it's time for the Penrith institution's final workout. westernweekender.com.au/2025/12/weight…

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A local not-for-profit sports foundation is looking for people to join its Board, as it continues to identify local junior and senior talent. westernweekender.com.au/2025/12/sports…

Weekender Editor Troy Dodds reflects on a big year of local news. westernweekender.com.au/2025/12/editor…

The Weekender is taking a break over the holidays! 🗞 Our final print edition of the year is out now. Our first paper for 2026 will be out on Thursday, January 15 🏢 Our office will be closed from 4pm Friday, December 19 and will re-open at 9am on Monday, January 12. 📲 A

A jealous man unable to accept a woman did not want a long-term relationship with him will spend decades in prison for her murder and interfering with her body. westernweekender.com.au/2025/12/sheer-…

Nine months ago, Dress for Success opened on High Street with a mission to support women entering the workforce. Since then, 350 clients have walked through the doors. westernweekender.com.au/2025/12/the-lo…

It's been quite the year in Penrith. Here's how we covered it 🔽 westernweekender.com.au/2025/12/2025-i…

Merry Christmas, Penrith

NEW PODCAST! Panthers Group Chairman Peter Graham joins us to talk about his life, career and passion for Penrith. Search Western Weekender wherever you listen to podcasts, or stream/download here: bit.ly/wwpod-peter.

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Happy New Year, Penrith!