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
THE Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC) in Penrith was a hive of activity on Saturday morning, when an armada of children aged 7-13, accompanied by parents, family members and friends, ventured into the world of Triathlon. The 7-9 Years raced over a 200m run, 1km ride and 500m run, whilst the 10-13 Years raced over […]
26 September 2025
THE City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch conducted an RSL Veterans service for the late Douglas (Doug) Buist Rennie OAM at Pinegrove Memorial Park on Friday 12th September. The service was led by Peter Ward, assisted by Vice President Len Halvorsen and Shannon Butler WSO (Welfare Support Officer). Doug joined the sub-Branch in 1968, having served […]
18 September 2025
Cooper Holroyd. Photos courtesy of RbMotoLens and Motorcycling NSW COOPER Holroyd (Minchinbury) has been selected to compete in the MXGP of Australia later this month, when the FIM Motocross World Championship roars back to Australia for the first time in 24 years. The Championship is taking place in Darwin from 19-21 September, at a newly-built […]
18 September 2025
