Thomas Jenkins opens up about try-scoring streak - and his big contract decision • The Western Weekender One of the most talked about players in rugby league says “money isn’t everything” as he weighs up his future in the game.

One of the most talked about players in rugby league says “money isn’t everything” as he weighs up his future in the game.

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Safe and supported: New disability accommodation in Werrington • The Western Weekender The ribbon has been cut on four high-quality Specialist Disability Accommodation homes in Werrington.

The ribbon has been cut on four high-quality Specialist Disability Accommodation homes in Werrington.

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We get behind the wheel of the Alfa Romeo Junior • The Western Weekender Gary Worrall gives a famous nameplate a spin.

Gary Worrall gives a famous nameplate a spin.

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Museum offers incredible insight into military history • The Western Weekender The museum inside Penrith RSL brings home the realities of war, and teaches important lessons.

The museum inside Penrith RSL brings home the realities of war, and teaches important lessons.

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Erskine Park couple celebrates $1 million windfall • The Western Weekender An Erskine Park woman has revealed she accidentally watched the moment her long standing syndicate struck gold, landing $1 million.

An Erskine Park woman has revealed she accidentally watched the moment her long standing syndicate struck gold, landing $1 million.

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Sister act: Fox clan shine ahead of World Cups • The Western Weekender Signs are good for Jessica and Noemie Fox ahead of a busy overseas schedule.

Signs are good for Jessica and Noemie Fox ahead of a busy overseas schedule.

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Penrith man among five charged over kidnapping • The Western Weekender A Penrith man will front court today charged of an alleged kidnapping earlier this week.

A Penrith man will front court today charged over an alleged kidnapping earlier this week.

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Wooden spoon Wanderers: Last place, $5 tickets and a club at rock bottom • The Western Weekender The Western Sydney Wanderers will put to bed their disastrous 2025-26 campaign on the weekend.

The Western Sydney Wanderers will put to bed their disastrous 2025-26 campaign on the weekend.

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EXCLUSIVE: Win for Jordan Springs residents with resolution to connector road debacle revealed • The Western Weekender There is a major development in the long-running saga of the Jordan Springs - Ropes Crossing connector road.

There is a major development in the long-running saga of the Jordan Springs - Ropes Crossing connector road.

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Possible sighting at Kingswood as search for missing boy continues • The Western Weekender The search for a 12-year-old boy missing from Kingswood is about to enter a fifth day.

The search for a 12-year-old boy missing from Kingswood is about to enter a fifth day.

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"Heavy heart": Long-running automotive business to close • The Western Weekender Long-running automotive business Sydney Suspension & Autocare has announced it will close its doors.

Long-running automotive business Sydney Suspension & Autocare has announced it will close its doors.

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It's Panther podcast time! The latest episode of Tension's Running High is out now. Stream/download: bit.ly/TRH-E72.

Penrith's incredible links to ANZAC legacy • The Western Weekender As ANZAC Day approaches, we look back at some of the people and stories linked to the Penrith area...

As ANZAC Day approaches, we look back at some of the people and stories linked to the Penrith area 🔽

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Council approves multi-deck car park on Union Road • The Western Weekender Penrith City Council will move ahead with the construction of a multi-deck car park on Union Road in the Penrith CBD.

BREAKING: Penrith City Council will move ahead with the construction of a multi-deck car park on Union Road in the Penrith CBD.

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Sports centre, basketball association ordered to negotiating table • The Western Weekender Penrith City Councillors have ordered the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre and Penrith District Basketball Association to enter mediation to resolve their ongong dispute.

Penrith City Councillors have ordered the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre and Penrith District Basketball Association to enter mediation to resolve their ongong dispute.

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Can I get a free flu shot? And will it cover ‘super K’? Your influenza vaccine questions answered • The Western Weekender It's that time of year again.

It's that time of year again.

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School zones back on Monday despite lack of students • The Western Weekender Motorists are being reminded that school zones will be back in action from tomorrow.

Motorists are being reminded that school zones will be back in action from tomorrow.

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Warning to cat owners as virus numbers spike • The Western Weekender Cat owners are being warned as cases of a deadly virus spike in western Sydney.

Cat owners are being warned as cases of a deadly virus spike in western Sydney.

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Twist on a classic, with plenty of hits to get you singing along • The Western Weekender Penrith Musical Comedy Company is bringing the high-energy smash-hit jukebox musical ‘& Juliet’ to The Joan next month.

Penrith Musical Comedy Company is bringing the high-energy smash-hit jukebox musical ‘& Juliet’ to The Joan next month.

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BREAKING: Kenny set for extended sideline stint after ankle injury • The Western Weekender Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny has suffered a suspected fractured ankle in the first half of the side's NRL clash with the Dolphins in Darwin.

Nathan Cleary has kicked a field goal in Golden Point to give the Panthers a 23-22 win over the Dolphins in Darwin.

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BREAKING: Kenny set for extended sideline stint after ankle injury • The Western Weekender Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny has suffered a suspected fractured ankle in the first half of the side's NRL clash with the Dolphins in Darwin.

Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny has suffered a suspected fractured ankle in the first half of the side's NRL clash with the Dolphins in Darwin.

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Kenny not distracted by talk of next contract • The Western Weekender Panthers hooker Mitch Kenny says he's totally focused on Penrith - and beating the Dolphins tonight - despite speculation about his future.

Panthers hooker Mitch Kenny says he's totally focused on Penrith - and beating the Dolphins tonight - despite speculation about his future.

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Get ready to laugh: Comedy Festival returns to Penrith • The Western Weekender The Sydney Comedy Festival is returning to Penrith.

The Sydney Comedy Festival is returning to Penrith.

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Panthers on a mission as netball season nears • The Western Weekender There's plenty of confidence heading into the new Netball Premier League season.

There's plenty of confidence heading into the new Netball Premier League season.

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A brand new edition of The Western Weekender is out now! Get it at 100+ locations across Penrith, or read online for free at www.westernweekender.com.au/digitaledition.

Masked Panther: Jenkins' value keeps growing • The Western Weekender Thomas Jenkins' value is rising with every try he adds to his tally.

Thomas Jenkins' value is rising with every try he adds to his tally. The Masked Panther 🔽

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Luke Priddis Foundation celebrates 20 years of making a difference • The Western Weekender Penrith-born charity the Luke Priddis Foundation is celebrating its 20th birthday.

Penrith-born charity the Luke Priddis Foundation is celebrating its 20th birthday.

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Cost of kindness: Need surges across Penrith as charities put under pressure • The Western Weekender A leading charity that helps people in times of need says demand has never been higher, as it struggles to keep up its services.

A leading charity that helps people in times of need says demand has never been higher, as it struggles to keep up its services.

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Papali’i declares he wants new Penrith deal • The Western Weekender Penrith forward Isaiah Papali’i has expressed his desire to stay at the club beyond the end of next season, hopeful that salary cap pressure will not squeeze him out.

Penrith forward Isaiah Papali’i has expressed his desire to stay at the club beyond the end of next season, hopeful that salary cap pressure will not squeeze him out.

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Toothbrush down his pants: Man's bizarre behaviour before arrest • The Western Weekender A man has been arrested after a bizarre incident at a Penrith shopping centre.

A man has been arrested after a bizarre incident at a Penrith shopping centre.

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