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Trackwork set to derail fans heading to Battle of the West

1 week ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

Trains won’t be running on the crucial T1 Western Line to ferry commuters to Sunday afternoon’s Battle of the West at CommBank Stadium. The Panthers versus Eels showdown has been scheduled for Sunday at 4.05pm. But Sydney Trains is advising that buses will replace trains between Emu Plains and Blacktown in both directions all day on Sunday. The trackwork will impact the Western Line from 2am on Saturday until 2am on Monday.
McIntosh picks up new Shadow Ministry role

1 week ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh has been named the new Shadow Minister for Women. The three-time MP will also retain her previous role as Shadow Minister for Communications. The announcement comes as the Liberal Party and the Nationals end their very brief divorce, confirming this afternoon they would revive their Coalition partnership. MORE TO COMETroy DoddsTroy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter.
CommBank Stadium co-tenants in battle of the battlers

1 week ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

The battle of the west has become something of the battle of the battlers. The 17th placed Penrith Panthers host the 15th placed Parramatta Eels this Sunday afternoon in a game that should be considered a blockbuster, but is instead a clash of two western Sydney teams not meeting expectations in 2025. But the interest level in this game still remains high, especially when you consider what is at stake.
It's a no: Rosehill sale off the table

1 week ago | parranews.com.au | Troy Dodds

Australian Turf Club members have voted against a proposal to sell Rosehill Racecourse. It’s understood the Extraordinary General Meeting in Sydney today became extremely heated at times, with 2GB’s Clinton Maynard reporting some members had even walked out of the meeting. The State Government had been backing a plan that would see the historic race track closed and replaced by a mini-city of 25,000 homes.
Biennale of Sydney comes to Penrith for first time

1 week ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

Penrith Regional Gallery has been confirmed as an exhibition partner venue for the prestigious Biennale of Sydney next year. The 25th Biennale of Sydney, titled ‘Rememory’, will be presented free to the public from March 14 to June 14 2026 across five venues: Penrith Regional Gallery, White Bay Power Station, Art Gallery of NSW, Campbelltown Arts Centre and Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney.
Healthscope, owner of Nepean Private Hospital, enters receivership

1 week ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

Healthscope says it’s business as usual at Nepean Private Hospital despite the group entering receivership. McGrathNicol has been appointed to oversee the current sale process and transition to health group to new owners. “While this process unfolds, please be assured that it remains business as usual across all Healthscope hospitals,” a statement said today. “Our hospitals continue to treat and provide outstanding care for patients.
Police investigating shooting in Parramatta CBD

2 weeks ago | parranews.com.au | Troy Dodds

Multiple people are being treated for gunshot injuries following a shooting in Parramatta this afternoon. About 5.10pm, emergency services were called to Church Street, Parramatta, following reports of a public place shooting. Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command arrived and located two men with multiple gunshot wounds and two other men who were uninjured in a car. Both men are being treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and will be taken to hospital for further treatment.
Panther cubs step up for the challenge as Bathurst trip looms

2 weeks ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

Penrith head back to Bathurst this Saturday without a string of top-line stars, taking on a Newcastle side that is slipping deeper and deeper into the rugby league abyss every week. The Panthers will be without Dylan Edwards, Brian To’o, Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo for Saturday evening’s clash, and while Ivan Cleary has had to navigate such representative pressures before, he’s traditionally done so with a few more competition points in the bank than he has now.
The crucial number to add to your phone this winter

2 weeks ago | parranews.com.au | Troy Dodds

With an increase in winter illnesses expected over the coming months, people across NSW are being reminded free and instant health advice and treatment is available 24/7 by calling Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. A new campaign, launched by NSW Health this week, is encouraging all NSW residents to save 1800 022 222 in their phone, to be ready for when illness strikes over winter. An increasing number of people are turning to the service to get the advice and reassurance they need to recover quickly.
Missing teen known to frequent Parramatta

2 weeks ago | parranews.com.au | Troy Dodds

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from Glenmore Park, who is known to frequent Parramatta. Hayley Rothwell, aged 13, was last seen on Kobina Avenue, Glenmore Park, about 4pm on Sunday afternoon. When she could not be located or contacted, officers from Nepean Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts. “There are concerns for Hayley’s welfare due to her age,” a Police spokesperson said.