‘It Happens’ in action on Sydney Harbour.  Photo supplied by Craig Young. THE combined Penrith/Richmond crew of racing yacht ‘It Happens’ have finished in 2nd spot in the 2024 CYCA Spring Series. Co-owner Craig Young (Penrith) said “The Series was a mixed bag of conditions, including rain, storms, sunshine and freezing winds. Race 1 was […]

Noemie Fox, Kate Eckhardt and Jess Fox OAM – photo supplied by PNSW. Paddle NSW has announced its Team of the Year for the 2023/24 season is the Women’s Slalom Team of Jessica Fox OAM, Noemie Fox and PNSW Board Director Kate Eckhardt. The team secured the gold medal at the 2023 ICF Canoe Slalom […]

Tim Anderson, Noemie Fox, and Jessica Fox at Penrith Whitewater Stadium. THE NSW Government has announced Penrith Whitewater Stadium will host the 2025 International Canoe Federation Slalom World Championships, with the NSW Government providing $2 million and the Federal Government $1.2 million to Paddle Australia to support hosting the event.   Penrith City Council General […]

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 […]