Ella Tofaeono in action for New Zealand – photo courtesy of FIBA. THE New Zealand national women’s basketball team (Tall Ferns) have endured a disappointing result in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament, which was held in Mexico at the Gimnasio Olimpico Juan de la Berrera indoor arena over 22-24 August. The […]

lla Tofaeono with Texas A&M University and with Penrith Youth League.  Photo by Noel Rowsell FORMER Penrith District Basketball junior representative Ella Tofaeono has been named in the 12-female ‘2degrees Tall Ferns’ lineup, which is representing New Zealand at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Pre-Qualifier tournament in Mexico City from 19-25 August. Ella is one […]

AS the Head Club Coach of the Western Sydney Whitewater Club, Emmie Barratt has not only excelled in her coaching role but also demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovative thinking in promoting female participation in canoe slalom. Balancing her role with running a business alongside her partner and raising a young son, Emmie has made significant […]

Codie Davidson in action in Penrith.  File photo by Noel Rowsell. Paddle NSW received a record number of nominations across the 15 categories for the 2023/24 Paddle NSW Annual Awards and local Western Sydney Whitewater Club member Codie Davidson had the privilege of being the first athlete named. Codie has won the 2023/24 PNSW Junior […]

Summer Knowles in action.  File photo courtesy of Click InFocus. Nepean Hockey Association junior representative Summer Knowles (Caroline Chisolm Catholic College, Glenmore Park) has been selected in the All-Australian Girls Team, following her performances for NSW at the 2024 School Sport Australia Hockey Championships.. Summer was a key player for the NSW 15 Years & […]

Nathan Pentecost with the Panthers Wheelchair Rugby League team.  Photo supplied. Nathan Pentecost’s dream of representing Australia internationally in a fourth sport is on the cusp of being achieved, with the former Emu plains resident (now at Thornton Place) chosen in the Australian Wheelchair Curling team to compete at the World Championships in Finland in […]

Penrith Panthers U14 Boys 2024. THE Penrith Basketball Association’s U14 Boys and Girls teams have both qualified for the 2024 Australian U14 National Club Championships, which will be held in Melbourne from 21-27 September. Both teams have been confirmed as qualifying for the prestigious event, following last weekend’s final round of the BNSW JPL. “The […]

Riders on the Start Line at Nepean Raceway.  Photo courtesy of Total Focus Photos THE Henry Sports Club 2024 NSW Classic and Post Classic Motorcycle Championship and Charity weekend is being held on Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th August 2024 at Nepean Raceway. The Championship event will be run in conjunction with the annual Charity […]

Penrith GC’s 2024 Eric Apperly Shield squad. Left-Right: Co-manager Michael Organ, Kyle Armstrong, Zavier Button, Jessica Fog, Will Sherwood, Riley Cleminson, Ryder Jerzyna, Xavier Stamatakis, Aydan Crowe, Brent Gadd, Riley Stasiuk, co-manager Blade Gadd. Junior teams from two local golf clubs have entered this year’s Eric Apperly Shield Pennant competition, which begins this Sunday – […]

Noemie Fox in action in the Kayak Cross – photo courtesy of Paddle Photography / Paddle Australia Noemie Fox will make her Olympic debut in Paris, with the 27-year-old selected by the Australian Olympic Committee to contest the new discipline of Kayak Cross. Noemie will join sister Jess Fox OAM, mother Myriam and father Richard […]