Panthers U14 players and siblings. Photo supplied by Jeff Cooper. THE Penrith Panthers Under 14 Girls representative basketball team has returned home from the Australian U14 Club Championships in Perth (WA), richer for the experience but without a title. The young Panthers suffered a crushing 73-31 loss to the eventual Silver Medallists Bulleen Boomers in […]
23 October 2025
Photos supplied by Wendy McKean. WENDY McKean reports, ‘On Tuesday 7th October, the Nepean Legacy Widows’ Club proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary with distinguished guests, including local MP’s, Penrith RSL officials and Legacy representatives. The day was a heartfelt tribute to Legacy’s enduring commitment to the veteran community. Members of the Widows’ Club meet monthly […]
16 October 2025
Photos courtesy of Penrith Rotary and Luciano Vranich. PENRITHRotary and Nepean Rotary once again joined forces to present this year’s annual ‘The Great Rotary Whitewater Duck Race’ at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium. Joh Dickens, President Elect of Penrith Rotary said, “Wow, what a great event we had this year!A beautiful day, with lots of people […]
16 October 2025
James Turner and Layla Sharp (below) in action in New Delhi. Photos courtesy of Athletics Australia PENRITH-born James Turner has won gold in the Men’s 400m T36 at the World Para Athletics Championships, which were held in New Delhi (India) from 27th September – 5th October. The victory was James’ 12th global title, whilst World […]
16 October 2025
Division 7 Race start. Photos by Noel Rowsell PADDLE NSW, in partnership with Tango Charlie Lights and host club Windsor Paddlesports Club, presented the final race in the 2025 PNSW Marathon Series on Sunday, featuring a total of 87 paddlers competing across thirteen divisions. All divisions were sent at staggered starting times, led by Divisions […]
16 October 2025
Noemie Fox OAM – WC1. Action and course photos by Noel Rowsell. THE 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships played out in front of huge crowds over the 29th September – 4th October at Penrith’s Whitewater Stadium. Australians Kaylen Bassett and Kate Eckhardt were the star duo for the Australian team, with Kaylen grabbing bronze […]
10 October 2025
Stan & Shirley Delaney. SHIRLEY Delaney has been a force of nature through her lifetime, firstly through her career in the Women’s Royal Australian Air Force (WRAAF), then volunteering for the Red Cross, City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch, Penrith RSL Auxiliary, Penrith Wanderers, Mission without Borders and at the St Phillips Church Op Shop. Shirley […]
01 October 2025
Xavier Curmi (above) and William Hunt (below). Photos courtesy of Pit Lane Studio, RbMoto Lens. FOLLOWING its successful return to the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK) calendar in 2024, One Raceway will be back for more in 2025. The Goulburn circuit will host the penultimate round of the ASBK Championship […]
01 October 2025
Twin Creeks W. Gibson Pennant team. Photo supplied.Pictured (left to right): David Leet Senior, Matthew Spinks, Jordan Stanojev, David Leet, Nathan Spinks, Mark Thayre, Garry Gunstone, Peter Anderson, Paul Fittler. TWIN Creeks GC has captured its second W. Gibson Pennant title in the past three years, defeating reigning champions Moore Park 2/1 on Sunday at […]
01 October 2025
Twin Creeks GC W. Gibson Pennant team. Photo supplied. L-R: David Leet Senior, Mark Thayre, Garry Gunstone, Paul Fittler, Peter Anderson (manager), David Leet, Jordan Stanojev, Matthew Spinks. Missing from pic – Nathan Spinks. TWIN Creeks GC will carry the hopes of western Sydney this Sunday, when it faces Moore Park GC in the Final […]
26 September 2025
