Troy Dodds

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It's not too late to change new Penrith Stadium • The Western Weekender

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

Put yourself into the time machine and fast forward to early 2027. Chris Minns, likely deep in the throes of an election campaign, will stand proudly at the gates of the new Penrith Stadium – likely with a novelty pair of scissors in hands as he cuts the ribbon on the venue. “Labor has delivered this stunning new stadium,” he will declare – gazing across to the road to the Penrith Paceway and Showground where the Coalition wanted to build a much bigger, better and more expensive venue.
An early morning alarm is the least we can do

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

The first telegram arrived some time around May 1942. Addressed to my great grandfather, Bernard Mulligan, it delivers some troubling news.
Cobwebs cleared, now Panthers must prove they're back • The Western Weekender

3 days ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

For the first 20 minutes against the Roosters last Saturday night, it looked like Penrith’s losing streak would potentially stretch to six games. But as the half drew on, signs of the Penrith side we’ve come to know so well over the past five years started to emerge. By the time the full-time siren sounded, the Panthers had cleared the cobwebs and posted a 40-12 victory.
Coalition promises upgrades to youth centre in St Marys

4 days ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

The Coalition will spend $63,000 to fund two projects at Don Bosco Youth and Recreation Centre in St Marys. If elected, $23,000 will be spend for crucial fencing upgrades while $40,000 will be spent to resurface outdoor playing courts. “St Marys kids and families deserve quality local infrastructure and this is why a Dutton Liberal Government will invest $63,000 in upgrades at Don Bosco,” said Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh.
An important note: How we're putting the Parra back in to Parra News

4 days ago | parranews.com.au | Troy Dodds

Today we announce some changes to the focus of Parra News moving forward. Since launching in November 2020, this newspaper has proudly covered both the Parramatta and Cumberland Local Government Areas. We have done that on the back of support from both Parramatta and Cumberland Councils, who run weekly full page ads that inform and educate the community on the important work both Councils are doing, as well as information you deserve to know.
Labor matches $4 million Jamison Park commitment

4 days ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

Labor will contribute $4 million towards upgrading netball facilities at Jamison Park if it wins the May 3 Federal Election. Lindsay candidate Hollie McLean has confirmed Labor will match the commitment announced by the Coalition earlier this month. This election commitment will go towards refurbishing the existing changerooms, upgrading the officials’ rooms, improving the canteen, expanding storage, upgrading the first aid room and providing accessible toilets.
Penrith's incredible links to ANZAC legacy • The Western Weekender

5 days ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

On Friday, April 25, the nation will pause to reflect on the Australian lives lost in military operations overseas. As ANZAC Day approaches, we look back at some of the people and stories linked to the Penrith area…Alfred Boyton WalkerAlfred Boyton Walker was born in St Marys on August 13, 1885 and was the son of Alfred and Sarah Walker of St Marys and then New Zealand.
Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny suspended for two matches

5 days ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny will miss this Saturday’s showdown with Manly as well as the Magic Round clash with Brisbane. He’s entered an early guilty plea to a Grade 2 Dangerous Contact charge levelled at him by the NRL’s Match Review Committee. It follows his tackle on Roosters forward Nat Butcher early in last Saturday’s clash at Allianz Stadium. The incident went unpunished on-field but Butcher was ruled out of the game.
History maker: Nathan Cleary becomes highest point scorer in Panthers history

6 days ago | westernweekender.com.au | Troy Dodds

Nathan Cleary has become the highest point scorer in Penrith’s history. The 26-year-old went past Ryan Girder’s 1,572 points with his second goal of the night against the Roosters at Allianz Stadium this evening. It’s an incredible feat given Cleary still has plenty of football ahead of him. Girdler took 11 seasons to reach his points total for the Panthers and played 204 game for the club. Cleary is likely to play his 200th game for the Panthers early next year.
The Panthers have delivered us four straight Premierships. Now isn't the time to give up on them. • The Western Weekender

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

It was August 28, 2009. Penrith just needed to beat arch rivals Parramatta to qualify for the Finals. Penrith hadn’t reached the post-season since 2004, the year after they won the Grand Final over the Sydney Roosters. In the years that followed those two outstanding seasons in 2003 and 2004, the Penrith fan base started to wane. Success quickly forgotten. But here we were, on the verge of the play-offs and in with a real shot of restoring some pride into the Penrith jumper.