A team of athletes and coaches from Reign Elite Cheer & Dance in Penrith has been selected to represent Australia at the Cheer and Dance World Championships and the Summit Championships in Orlando, Florida (April–May 2026). Melanie Cage from Reign Elite Cheer & Dance said, “This is an incredible achievement for our small Penrith-based program […]

Gold Medal-winning ride.  Photo courtesy of Australian Cycling Team. ANNA Dubier (Werrington) recently became Australia’s newest world champion, after winning the Junior Women’s Points Race at the 2025 UCI Junior Track World Championships in Apeldoorn in August this year. The 17-year-old, from Sydney’s Lidcombe Auburn Cycle Club, produced a ride to remember on the fourth […]

TWENTY-three yachts competed in the 2025 Making Waves Foundation Regatta on Sydney Harbour last Friday, with the Penrith-owned ‘It Happens’ yacht competing on the day and welcoming aboard eight commodores from their respective sailing clubs as guests. “We finished well down in the fleet results but had the guests sail the boat and they loved […]

William Hunt at SMSP.  Photos by Noel Rowsell Motorcycling NSW is excited to announce the finalists of the Road Race and Historic Road Race Rider of the Year Awards. Blacktown Junior Mini Bike Club has been widely recognised in the awards, named as a Finalist in four separate categories, including Club of the Year, President/Chairperson […]

Cranebrook Little Athletes Sarah Galea, Charlotte Harrison and Ram Nidharsana. Photo supplied by Cranebrook Little A’s. CRANEBROOK Little Athletics is jumping into the new season with a $3,700 grant from Coles to support aspiring athletes and community volunteers. Cranebrook was one of 72 grassroots Little Athletics Centres across Australia, recently announced as a successful recipient […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]