The Western Weekender

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Driver involved in fatal hit and run to return to court on Friday

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

A man accused of leaving a woman for dead after hitting her with his car on a busy Penrith street remains behind bars. 20-year-old Lasaro Tavai was arrested late on Friday night, just hours after police had released CCTV footage of the incident and appealed for public help. About 5.30pm on Thursday, emergency services were called to Macquarie Avenue, Penrith, following reports a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle before it drove away from the scene without stopping.
Panther boss Brian Fletcher to retire next year

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

Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher has confirmed he will step down from the role next year. Fletcher confirmed to the Weekender this afternoon his time at the club was coming to an end. The 71-year-old has played a pivotal role in what has been a successful era for the Group and the rugby league club, which has won four consecutive Grand Finals. His departure will spark plenty of speculation over who will take on one of the biggest jobs in clubland.
Penrith rallies behind local seriously injured in workplace fall

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

An Emu Plains man has suffered catastrophic injuries in a workplace incident. Jarrod Canning fell from a roof on Monday at a job site in Singleton, and was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital. He underwent a complex six-hour surgery, and faces a long recovery. He has lost the use of both his legs as a result of the accident.
Who will be king of the jungle as big cats face off at CommBank

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

I’m not exactly sure how Jarome Luai will be feeling heading into Sunday afternoon’s clash between the Wests Tigers and his former club, the Penrith Panthers. Some will bill it as Luai’s chance to prove a point – that he is capable of running a football team, doesn’t have to play second fiddle to anyone and is worth the price tag that comes with such a skillset. But Luai’s departure from Penrith was not one of animosity or anger.
Arrests after business break-ins at local shopping centres

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

Police have three people in custody after a covert operation was established to investigate multiple break-ins targeting premises across the local area over the last three weeks. Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command, with the assistance of staff attached to North West Metropolitan Region, formed Strike Force Allanson last month after almost 40 businesses were broken into across western Sydney between Tuesday, May 3 and today (June 4).
Five Penrith restaurant spaces waiting for their next chapter

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

Penrith’s hospitality scene is forever changing, and there’s a few iconic spots empty right now. What’s next for these beauties? 562 High Street, PenrithMost recently housing Elk Bar and High Street Social, this spot on High Street has housed many restaurants over the years. Many would remember it as the home to famous Penrith pizza joint Danny’s On High, followed by Avoca and a burger restaurant. It was once home to the Eastern Inn Chinese Restaurant (pictured below).
Trackwork set to derail fans heading to Battle of the West

1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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.