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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.
How a hobby for vintage vinyl and retro HiFi influenced a luxury hotel brand

1 week ago | westernweekender.com.au | Roderick Eime

When Ati Atirak carefully drops the stylus onto the vinyl, he can feel himself being transported back to another era. There’s a gentle ‘pop’ and then the glorious sound of Nina Simone issues forth from his magnificent pair of JBL 4344 studio monitor speakers. The Technics S1200 MK7 turntable is connected to a McIntosh audiophile amplifier, producing a sensation beyond mere listening. It embraces and soothes you.
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.
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.
Panthers trainer Shane Elford fined over ball spraying incident, faces suspension

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

The NRL has slapped Panthers trainer Shane Elford with a breach notice following a bizarre incident in Townsville last weekend. Elford, who doubles as Penrith’s General Manager of Rugby League, was spotted spraying the ball with water prior to the kick-off of Golden Point in the clash between Penrith and North Queensland. Footage later emerged of the Cowboys doing the same thing – and they too have been hit with a breach notice.
Sussan Ley emerges as new leader of the Liberal Party

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

Sussan Ley has been handed the enormous task of rebuilding the Liberal Party following its crushing election victory. At 63, Ley becomes the first woman to lead the Liberal Party. She defeated Angus Taylor in a leadership ballot this morning, 29 votes to 24, according to Sky News. Ted O’Brien has been elected Deputy Leader. MORE TO COMETroy DoddsTroy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter.
New details around shock ATC plan to buy Penrith Golf Club

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

Penrith Golf Club would only be sold if a new golf course of equal or better standard than the current facility on The Northern Road was built in the area, its owners say. The Australian Turf Club (ATC) and Seven Hills RSL, which owns Penrith Golf Club, have entered a Memorandum of Understanding that would see the golf course sold for $370 million with a new racing and training precinct to be built on the site.