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Cumberland Place: A New Chapter at Redbank North Richmond

THERE’S never been a better time to make your move to Redbank North Richmond — because the next exciting chapter of this masterplanned community is officially underway. Civil works have now commenced at Cumberland Place, marking the beginning of a transformation that will soon see a beautiful new neighbourhood take shape in the heart of the Hawkesbury.

With the civil construction team now on-site, streets, services, and parkland connections are coming to life — setting the stage for what’s set to become one of the most sought-after addresses in the region. This milestone represents more than just progress; it’s the start of a lifestyle opportunity that blends space, nature, and convenience in perfect balance.

Every detail of Cumberland Place has been carefully planned to make it a standout release within the broader Redbank masterplanned community. Elevated and generously sized lots, ranging from 413m² to 891m², offer plenty of room to build your dream home and enjoy a sense of space rarely found in new developments. Selected lots capture sweeping views and prized north-east aspects — perfect for those who want a light-filled home and morning sunshine.

Just a short stroll from your doorstep, you’ll find Redbank Village — the brand-new retail and dining hub that’s already become a favourite meeting spot for locals. Parks, playgrounds, and walking trails weave throughout the estate, connecting every precinct and offering residents endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

And with only a 5% deposit required to secure your block, owning your piece of Redbank has never been easier.

Redbank North Richmond isn’t just another housing estate — it’s a community designed with purpose and vision. Inspired by the heritage and natural beauty of the Hawkesbury, Redbank has reimagined modern country living. From the moment you enter, the tree-lined streets, rolling parklands, and lakefront spaces tell a story of thoughtful design and genuine connection.

Over the past decade, Redbank has grown into a vibrant, welcoming neighbourhood — a place where families gather for outdoor movie nights, where kids ride their bikes along scenic paths, and where every park feels like an extension of your backyard. It’s a community where you don’t just live — you belong.

Cumberland Place continues this legacy, offering the next generation of residents the chance to experience what makes Redbank so special: open

space, strong community spirit, and a lifestyle surrounded by nature yet close to everything.

With 70% of the stage already sold, demand for Cumberland Place has been strong — and it’s easy to see why. As construction progresses and titles edge closer, opportunities to join this thriving community are becoming limited.

For those dreaming of a fresh start in one of North Richmond’s most desirable addresses, there’s no better time to act. Visit the Redbank Sales Display or contact the friendly team today to learn more about available lots and start planning your new beginning at Cumberland Place, Redbank North Richmond. Redbank North Richmond Sales Display

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Vale John Farragher OAM

BY PANTHERS MEDIA

PENRITH Panthers is deeply saddened by the passing of club legend John Farragher OAM.

Born in Gilgandra, John’s journey with the Panthers began on the field, where he played as a powerful prop forward. In 1978, only seven games into his first-grade career, John suffered a life-changing spinal injury when a scrum collapsed at Henson Park. At just 21 years of age, he was left a quadriplegic.

After an extended period of rehabilitation, John’s resilience and determination saw him return to Panthers in 1982, where he took on a public relations role at Panthers Leagues Club. For more than four decades, John became one of the most familiar and beloved faces at the club, warmly greeting members and guests and embodying the true spirit of the Panthers community.

In recognition of his outstanding service and inspirational contribution, John was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2016 Australia Day Honours.

John continued his lifelong dedication to Panthers, being elected as a Director of the Panthers Board in March 2022.

Panthers Group Chairman Peter Graham said: “John Farragher was, and will always be, a cornerstone of the Panthers family. His courage, warmth and commitment to our club inspired generations of players, staff and members. He was

a true gentleman who represented everything our club stands for. We extend our deepest sympathies to John’s family and friends during this difficult time.”

John’s contribution to the Panthers extends far beyond his playing career, reflected in the respect and affection he earned from everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

The thoughts of everyone at the Penrith Panthers are with John’s family and friends.

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AHUGE round of applause for the STATEWIDE winner of the Staff Member of the Year Award at the NSW Health Awards 2025, Nicole Winters, from Western Sydney Local Health District.

Nicole finished her heart-felt acceptance speech at the ceremony saying “This isn’t for me. It’s actually for every single family who I walk their journey with”.

Nicole Winters is a proud Dharug woman working on Dharug Country.

As a Senior Aboriginal Health Education Officer in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Palliative Care team, Nicole has helped shape what culturally safe, respectful, and compassionate end-of-life care looks like for Aboriginal patients and their families.

Her work addresses systemic barriers to care by building trust, encouraging cultural understanding, and making sure Aboriginal voices are heard and respected in care planning.

Nicole’s role is key to achieving positive outcomes for patients and families, whilst also supporting staff across WSLHD to improve their cultural competence.

She works with multidisciplinary teams, government and non-government agencies, and statewide networks to ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive. Her leadership has helped shift understanding of palliative care within Aboriginal communities, encouraging engagement and reducing intergenerational trauma.

Nicole’s work is not only about clinical care - it’s about healing, dignity, and connection. Her contributions are transforming the health system from within and making a lasting difference in the lives of those she serves.

The Staff Member of the Year Award recognises someone who has made an exceptional contribution to public health through collaboration.

District 9685 wins Rotary Foundation Shield

BY NOEL ROWSELL

ROTARY clubs in the Greater Northwest Sydney Area delivered over $3.4 million in humanitarian grants locally and overseas in the last financial year.

These sustainable projects were funded by The Rotary Foundation, from contributions by Rotarians and Rotary clubs in District 9685, which extends from north of Sydney Harbour to the Central Coast and out west to Blackheath.

Donations of over $200,000 were multiplied with further donations from across the globe, to enable District 9685 clubs to implement lifesaving and life improving projects .

The Rotary Foundation helps clubs that might not have the capacity or capability to install a toilet block or build a classroom, or even a dam, yet their donations are added to make these outcomes possible.

District Governor Michele Ellery said, “It’s an honour to receive The Rotary Foundation Shield on behalf of 1,500 Rotarians and 63 clubs who, with the support of the wider community, donated the largest per capita contribution in Australia and New Zealand.”

She added, “It’s extraordinary that from just

$200,000, our District was able to multiply that to $3.4 million. The Rotary Foundation is an amazing vehicle that enables those who can assist, respond to the needs of disadvantaged communities and deliver sustainable projects to improve their lives.”

Western Sydney Rotary District 9685 clubs are: Penrith, Penrith Valley, Nepean, Lower Blue Mountains, Springwood, Windsor, Richmond, Kurrajong / North Richmond, Katoomba, Blackheath and Greater Blue Mountains.

Who’s new at the Zoo

BY NOEL ROWSELL

SYDNEY Zoo has announced that its Board has endorsed familyowned tourism and attractions group Hammons Holdings as buyer of Sydney Zoo. The proposed acquisition would see Hammons Holdings acquire the shares of Zoo founders, John and Jake Burgess, and other shareholders, subject to a period of due diligence.

Hammons Holdings, a thirdgeneration family-owned operator of iconic Australian attractions including Scenic World and Sydney’s BridgeClimb, is a founding investor in Sydney Zoo. Under the proposed transaction, Hammons Holdings will take over the operations of Sydney Zoo, with CEO David Hammon and Head of Strategic Growth Amanda Byrne jointly overseeing the Zoo’s integration into the group whilst a long-term CEO is appointed.

Mr Hammon has served on the Zoo’s Board since inception. Sydney Zoo Chairman John Harvey said the Board was unanimous in its support for the Hammons Holdings proposal.

“The Board commends the Burgess family for their vision in creating a world-class zoo in the heart of Western Sydney. Their leadership, particularly through the bushfires of 2019–20 and the COVID-19 pandemic, has laid a strong foundation for the Zoo’s future,” Mr Harvey said.

“Sydney Zoo has rapidly established itself as a leading attraction in Western Sydney, welcoming over 4.5 million visitors since opening in late 2019 and

receiving multiple industry awards, including Gold at the NSW Tourism Awards for Major Attraction.

“We are confident the Hammons, with their deep expertise in experiential tourism and long-term commitment to Western Sydney, are ideally-placed to lead the Zoo’s next chapter.”

Jake Burgess, who co-founded Sydney Zoo alongside his father John, will step down as Managing Director to pursue new commercial ventures. David Hammon said:

“We’re delighted to welcome Sydney Zoo into the Hammons Holdings family of attractions. As a long-

Healing through play

INCREDIBLE adventures, wondrous creatures and fantastical worlds have been brought to life at our Community Counselling Service and Child Protection Counselling Service, where a non-traditional approach to counselling has seen tabletop roleplaying games adopted for therapeutic use with children and young people.

The group-based game is facilitated by counsellors with young clients role-playing a character of their own creation and collectively embarking on fantasy-based quests alongside other clients of the service.

Social worker, Rebecca Wyborn, says the therapy’s storytelling, structured play and peer interactions have been particularly beneficial for clients who are reluctant to engage in traditional talk-based therapy.

standing and multi-generation family business, Hammons Holdings is committed to creating world-class visitor experiences and meaningful connections with the communities we serve.

“With the opening of Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport on the horizon, the timing is right to elevate Sydney Zoo’s national and international profile. We look forward to building on the Burgess family’s legacy to evolve and grow the Sydney Zoo offering, while staying true to what makes the attraction and the visitor experience it delivers so special”, Mr Hammon said.

With more than 80 years of experience in delivering high-quality tourism experiences, Hammons Holdings has a strong track record of growing and evolving iconic attractions. Scenic World is one of Australia’s most visited privatelyowned attractions, hosting over a million visitors annually.

BridgeClimb has welcomed more than five million visitors and holds TripAdvisor’s title of Australia’s #1 Experience. Hammons Holdings is also an investor in URBNSURF Melbourne.

The Sydney Zoo transaction is subject to completion of due diligence.

“It’s created a safe environment for children and young people to share different parts of their trauma experiences through the creation of their own stories within the game.”

Rebecca says the program’s character and story development has also provided an opportunity to uniquely apply generative AI tools within a healthcare setting.

“We use prompts to help guide the development of each client’s character and with this, clients’ imaginations can really run wild,” says Rebecca. Read more: https://shorturl.at/XaR26

Operational Readiness Program tests WSI functionality

OPENING-DAY preparations are well underway at Western Sydney International (NancyBird Walton) Airport (WSI), with the ramp-up of its Operational Readiness Program, which will see ongoing trials carried out across the terminal and broader airport precinct over the months ahead.

WSI Chief Operating Officer Matt Duffy said the recent operational readiness kick-off would really start to bring the airport to life, and see staff test the precinct’s assets more rigorously, alongside critical partners like CASA and other federal agencies.

“Decades of planning, years of construction and millions of work

hours have got us to this exciting moment, where we’re essentially switching on all of the various systems and services at WSI and putting these brand-new assets through their paces,” he said.

“This next phase will see our WSI team trial the dozens of technology systems and assets on which our 24hour airport will rely each day and, importantly, test the resilience of those systems as well.

“The ongoing training of staff is also a key part of the program – it allows them to build their skills and experience in a safe, controlled environment, so they’re equipped to respond effectively to various simulated scenarios.”

Mr Duffy said the recent light plane test flights were also an excellent demonstration of the airport’s close collaboration with critical agencies that will support WSI’s operations when it begins welcoming passengers in the second half of 2026.

“The CASA safety checks are an important part of the airport’s ongoing aerodrome certification requirements, and comes after WSI welcomed its first plane on the runway in October 2024, which tested the airfield lighting systems,” he said.

WSI remains on track to open for domestic, international and cargo services in the second half of next year.

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Penrith Businesses Shine at the 2025 Altitude Awards

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women from the Penrith region have been recognised at the 2025 Altitude Awards, a prestigious event celebrating the talent, resilience, and community contributions of small businesses and individuals across Australia.

Held at the LCC Events Centre in Prestons NSW, this year marked the 13th anniversary of the Altitude Awards — a milestone honouring more than a decade of inspiration, innovation, and connection among entrepreneurs nationwide.

Sue Mitchell, from Mindset Mojo, received the Brave Award in recognition of her transformative work in promoting personal growth, her commitment to empowering others through education, and her courage in inspiring positive change in the lives of individuals and communities.

Tina & Sean Mitchell, from Dreamtimes, were honoured with the Dynamic Duo Award, recognising a resilient pair who have faced challenges together, risking it all to build their business from the ground up.

Founder of Women With Altitude, Andrea Turner-Boys, reflected on this milestone year: “Reaching our

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13th year reminds us how powerful community truly is. Every finalist and winner represents courage, growth, and generosity — qualities that shape the future of business in Australia.

The Penrith community continues to inspire us with its determination,

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On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause to remember the sacrifice of those who have served and who are currently serving. We reflect upon their selfless and honourable service and extend this gratitude to their families and loved ones.

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creativity, and heart.”

The Altitude Awards provide a platform to celebrate the powerful stories of success, perseverance, and community connection that small businesses like those in Penrith bring to the national stage.

Celebrating Success in the Penrith Region

Local business entrepreneurs took out the following awards:

• Sue Mitchell, Mindset Mojo –Winner of the Brave Award

• Tina & Sean Mitchell, Dreamtimes – Winners of the Dynamic Duo Award

Ho ho go! Santa’s on his way to Westfield with santa photography bookings now

THE big man in red is well and truly on his way with Westfield Santa Photography bookings now open for 2025.

Santa’s sleigh is set to touch down at Westfield destinations across Australia from Saturday the 8th of November, with bookings open for the full suite of Christmas photography including Sensitive Santa, Auslan Santa at selected centres, and customer-favourite pet photography, welcoming all furry, feathered, and scaly friends.

Scentre Group General Manager of Marketing and Community, Jacqui Waine, said: “Christmas begins at Westfield, and we’re pulling out all the stops this year to deliver a season filled with joy and unforgettable moments for everyone.

“Santa photography is more than just a picture; it’s a beloved tradition that brings together families, friends, and even furry companions. We’re thrilled to welcome everyone; old friends, four-legged ones, and new faces alike, to capture new memories.

“Santa and his helpers from the North Pole have been hard at work transforming our destinations for the festive season ahead, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to experience the magic of Christmas at Westfield.”

The Westfield Santa photography suite ensures the magic of Christmas is accessible to everyone. From sessions specifically tailored to those with sensory sensitivities, experiences for the Deaf and hard of hearing community, to paw-some slots for cherished pets, there’s photography options for every family member this Christmas at Westfield.

Santa Claus himself added: “Ho! Ho! Ho! The elves and I have been busier than ever getting ready for the most magical Christmas yet at Westfield! We can’t wait to see some big smiles, sparkling eyes, and some wagging tails.

“There is nothing more special than seeing the joy and excitement in everyone who comes to visit me.

Christmas is all about joy, laughter and making memories. So, dust off your Christmas jumpers, gather your loved ones and come join me this special holiday season!”

Penrith Crown Land Managers encouraged to apply for $13.5 million Crown Reserves Improvement Funds

THE Minns Labor Government say they are delivering better communities across NSW with a major boost to the 2025–26 Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.

Funding has increased to $13.5 million, more than $2 million higher than last year to support upgrades and maintenance across the state’s Crown land reserves.

In a move to help deliver more local projects, the Minns Labor Government has also halved the minimum general grant amount to $50,000, making it easier for Crown land managers to apply for smaller, high-impact projects that make a big difference to their communities.

The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund supports repairs, maintenance, and upgrades that strengthen the local economies and enhance the cultural, sporting and recreational life of NSW.

Grant applications are open until 5:00 pm AEDT on 5 December 2025, with funding available for projects up to $1 million.

General project applications will be evaluated by community impact, reserve utilisation, deliverability, and affordability.

For more information, potential applicants from Penrith can visit the Reserve Manager Website. Alternatively, they can contact the Department’s funding team on 1300 886 235 (option 5) or via

email at reservefunding@crownland.nsw. gov.au.

Applications that best meet the relevant criteria will be recommended for funding and presented to the Minister for Lands and Property for approval before final allocation of funds is determined by a Crown Lands assessment committee in early-to-mid 2026.

Member for Penrith Karen McKeown said:

“The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund provides valuable grants to maintain and upgrade reserves and community facilities on Crown land.

“I strongly encourage eligible local organisations to apply.

“Grant applications are open to Crown land reserve managers including local councils, community groups, and showgrounds.”

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said:

“The Minns Labor Government is committed to building better communities across NSW and the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund keeps public reserves safe, vibrant and accessible.

“Investing in Crown reserves helps to support local industry and enrich the cultural, sporting and recreational life of our communities across the state.”

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Westmead NICU joins Life’s Little Treasures incubator trek

THE Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team at Westmead Hospital recently stepped out in support of Life’s Little Treasures Foundation’s Sydneyto-Melbourne incubator walk – a symbolic initiative raising awareness for premature and sick babies and the families who care for them.

Members of the NICU team joined the community at Five Dock, pushing incubators along the Bay Walk as part of the Foundation’s Mighty Trek.

The following Monday, Life’s Little Treasures (LLT) visited Westmead Hospital’s NICU, bringing an incubator and morning tea for staff and families.

“It is exciting to be able to raise awareness for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the challenges faced by the babies that we care for,” said Gabrielle Kerslake, Clinical Midwifery Consultant Infant Feeding and Lactation.

The incubator reflects the ‘home’ for the baby – this may be for days or months, until they are ready to go home. So it is an important part of each baby’s journey.

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Each year, approximately 1,200 babies are cared for in Westmead’s NICU and Special Care Nursery (SCN).

While neonatal care is critical, it often goes unnoticed in the broader landscape of paediatrics and maternity care.

“Neonatal care feels like it’s a relatively unknown speciality, unless you are living it,” Gabrielle explained.

“The nurses provide critical care nursing whilst supporting breastfeeding, educating parents, and often acting as unofficial counsellors during what can be a traumatic time.

“Events like the incubator walk help bridge that gap in understanding.

“Being able to showcase the care

We Will Remember Them, ‘ Lest We Forget’

This Remembrance Day, you’re invited to join the City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch for a ceremony honouring all those who lost their lives in service.

Date: 11 November 2025

Start Time: 10:30 am

Location: Memory Park, Cnr High Street and Woodriff Street, Penrith.

we provide to the wider community is so important.

“The walk provides a greater understanding of the work that we do and a way we can support and show appreciation for neonatal care.

“The impact of the walk was felt deeply by families currently in the NICU.

“They were touched that it was happening and keen to be involved. Some are even planning to attend next year.”

Westmead Hospital maintains a strong partnership with Life’s Little Treasures throughout the year.

The Foundation provides resources designed by parents with lived NICU experience, including gift packs, support materials, and sibling colouring books to help older children understand the NICU environment.

“We also take part in LLT’s Read-athon each year,” Gabrielle added.

“Reading to babies has been shown to positively affect language and brain development. It’s something meaningful parents can do while their babies are growing in the NICU.”

Community support plays a vital role in enhancing the NICU environment.

To the broader Western Sydney community, Gabrielle shared a heartfelt message:

Neonatal Intensive Care is a world few people know exists until they have lived or are living in it.

It’s good for them to see that others have been through this journey before them. It shines a light on neonatal care and shows families they are not alone.

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“It isn’t just about medical equipment – it’s about providing critical care not just to the tiniest patients, but to the families who never imagined their journey into parenthood would begin this way.”

The Ode

THE Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at services to commemorate wartime sacrifice.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

The Ode comes from For the Fallen, a poem by English poet and writer Laurence Binyon. The poem was first published in The Times on 21 September 1914. It was later published in the Winnowing Fan - Poems of the Great War.

By mid-September 1914, less than seven weeks after the outbreak of war, the British Expeditionary Force in France had already suffered severe casualties. Long lists of the dead and wounded appeared in British newspapers. It was against this background that Binyon wrote For the Fallen.

The Ode is the fourth stanza of the poem. The verse, which became the League Ode, was already used in association with Anzac Day commemoration services in Australia in 1921.

Tips from a Professional Solar Guru — The Bill Whisperer

THIS week, I’d like to share some of the questions, issues, and insights I come across in a typical day running a solar and battery storage business. One of the most common challenges people face is understanding their electricity bill—how much they’re using, what it costs, and whether they could be getting a better deal elsewhere.

Let’s be honest: electricity bills can be confusing. Some might even say they’re designed that way. Add in the convenience of emailed bills and direct debits, and it’s easy to stop

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paying attention altogether—until you notice your costs creeping up each month or quarter.

So, here are a few practical tips to help you take back control of your power bills and your energy usage.

Tip #1: Read Your Bill Like a Detective

Print out one of your bills every couple of months and have a proper look at it.

• What’s the price per kilowatthour (kWh)?

• Are you being charged different rates at different times of day?

• Could you get a better deal elsewhere?

Try the government’s free comparison tool at energymadeeasy. gov.au. Sometimes, your existing retailer can offer you a better plan— you just have to ask!

We’ve seen customers save more than $4,000 a year simply by switching plans with their current

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provider. That’s $1,000 per quarter, just for making a phone call.

Tip #2: Know Your Solar System

If you have solar panels, make sure you’re using your solar energy when it’s being generated. Run appliances like the washing machine or dishwasher during the day when your panels are producing power.

Every kilowatt-hour you use from your own system saves you buying power from the grid—where you might pay 40¢/kWh—and it’s worth far more than the 5¢/kWh or so you get for exporting it.

Tip #3: Keep Your System Connected

Is your solar system linked to the internet?

Many inverters have apps that show you real-time performance data. But if you change internet providers or routers, your system might disconnect without you noticing. Take a few minutes to check your app and ensure

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ODAY I have decided to enlighten you with car security tips. Yep, you got it, I usually charge lots of money for the crap that’s about to pour from my fingertips, however you my avid fans, get it all for free.

From what I have gathered over my time on the planet, is that the almighty car can mean many different things to people and at times, I have often wondered why some males have married their wives and not the beloved car.

That hunk of metal that you have cashed yourself up to your eyeballs in, that sits (quietly) on the driveway is also the bearer of many of your darkest secrets such as the odd scratch, body gas that could wipe out the state forest and the odd nose pick at traffic lights. Singing Mariah Carey in high C and thinking that you sound great and not to mention the many babies who can give thanks to the backseat.

Now before I give you my (what I consider) security expertise my friends, I have often wondered why some people feel the need to name a car like Berty, Prudence or Thumper? Or have personal number plates with “Killer” or “Throbber” on a car the size of my finger nail or not enough vrrrrooom in the engine to kick start a kettle? Yes, I know I am off track, but I just needed to share that with you. Handy hint- want a plate like “Throbber” maybe upgrade from the 1300cc and go to a V8 (Eye wink).

Hint one - Nothing quite spells please smash my window and grab me like an iPad, iPhone, navigator,

laptop and any other electronic contraption on the planet left on show in your car. Really good idea to take all that crap with you, because nobody except the baddies really care that you own a laptop bigger than Sydney airport’s flight command centre equipment. Oh and take the loose change in the console also. Give it to charity!

Hint two - The 11th commandment - Locketh thy car, (Can I get an Amen on that) you would be soooo surprised how many boneheads leave their car unlocked in car parks or driveways and wonder why it got stolen or broken into. We have all been guilty of this; rushed, kids screaming, dog hungry, bottle’o calling your name in 3D, however it is imperative (my big word for the day-Imperative) to lock your car every time you get out of it. (Copy that, roger wilco).

Hint three - Car alarm system, now to be perfectly honest, car stereos are not a big thing these days on the stealing scale as most cars come with the brand new one. However, some people do still buy a bells and whistles one. If you are going to have a 6 million dollar car stereo in ya car – probably best to get an alarm installed.

Hint four - Okay hands up who leaves car keys in the ignition while getting fuel (Don’t lie, come on you know you do; I can see you reading this with a grin on your face). Okay, well, this deserves the Chuck Norris upper cut award in bronze, because yes folks, cars have been stolen from servos. Take

it’s still updating—this helps you spot any drops in performance early.

Tip #4: Know What You’re Paying

Electricity prices in the Penrith area can range from 30¢ to 71¢ per kWh—that’s more than double the price from one home to the next!

Would you fill your car at a petrol station charging $4 a litre? Of course not. So why pay more than you need to for electricity? Take the time to understand your bill and shop around.

A little bit of attention to your bills and solar system can mean big savings—fast

And if you’d like local energy advice or a personalised solar and battery storage proposal, give us a call at Nepean Solar Solutions on (02) 4760 0809

We’ve been proudly serving our community for over 10 years, and we’re still here to help you save.

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your keys with you, sorry yeah I know it will add 3 seconds to the fuel up time and take three off your lifespan. This is a big tut tut tut with an index finger point, coming from me and I’m the supposed expert, remember?

Hint five - Parking the love machine in a dark place, now unless you are doing a stick up (hold up) drug transaction or some other activity, that we can’t really describe here, it is a great idea to park in welllit areas and where people are around.

Hint six - Pimping da ride - (Can I get a hell yeah) you love the $10,000 tyre rims with the Swarovski crystals on each nut, don’t you? Well so do the baddies. If you are going to beef up the bad boy, it may be a good idea to have it as the Sunday ride only, fully garaged (you thought I was going to say fully sick didn’t you?) and also maybe as a handy hinthave a very hungry Pit Bull stapled to the driver’s side door or front bonnet.

It’s great that you are spending the equivalent of a mortgage on your car, and starving the family, however, be aware that it will draw as much attention as a state of origin match. Just be aware that it is high on the richter scale for car theft. (Just say’n).

So there you have it, Gina’s handy tips on car security, if all else fails..walk. (Cheaper anyway). We won’t laugh at your gr8 personal numbA pl8s ( tick) no animals were injured or stapled during the writing of this article ( tick) and the bottle’o is still calling your name (tick).

A Christmas Long Ago

By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc.

AS early as 1892 the Penrith Superior Public School was being written about in the Nepean Times with a cadet parade under the charge of Lieutenant Milne, headed by the Cadet Drum and Fife Band under the conductorship of bandmaster George White, when they visited Parramatta along with five other schools for a parade through some of the principal streets to the “merry strains of the band from the Penrith school” who were the only school represented by a band. In 1893 a daughter of the Headmaster Mr J H Smith came down with Diphtheria, the epidemic was raging in the town and it was touch and go before she was out of danger. In 1916 Millie Wynne (Ausburn) a former student of the school passed away at the age of 23 from a severe illness and was buried at Kingswood General Cemetery. Also, in 1916 the school commemorated the anniversary of the death of Private Fred Messer a former student of the school who was killed at Gallipoli in May1915 “while nobly fighting for his King and country”. Memorial bouquets were taken by the children of the school to his bereaved parents. One hundred years ago this month on the 23rd of December 1921, the students of the school were looking forward to six weeks holidays. On the morning of the breakup a Christmas tree was erected for the benefit of the children, including those who were enrolled at the school, plus a number who had not yet enrolled, also the adults who were privileged to attend to take part in the joyous Christmas ceremony. Santa Claus arrived in a motor car and distributed prizes to all the children present. The Ladies Committee of the Parents and Citizens Association assisted in the distribution. Needless to say, the hearts of the youngsters were much gladdened by this treat. In the afternoon the other children of the school held their breakup in the large classroom on the ground floor and members of the P & C Association and other townspeople attended and were treated to a very pleasant entertainment with programs of songs, renditions, and pianofortes rendered by Master Russell Upton, Miss M Barlow, Miss M Pickles, Miss M Fitch, Miss T Matthews, Miss G Uren and Miss Gladys Upton. The chairman of the P & C Association spoke in appreciation of the great work the teachers at the school had done in educating the children, who all liked their teachers and felt they were doing their best for the welfare of each child. Master Ray Tingcombe on behalf of the scholars said that they should do their share by taking an interest in their work and should not be contented until they had placed Penrith school on such a high educational plain that it would be the envy of every other school. He said, “Let our slogan for the new year be work” and added that they had derived much pleasure from their spoils, although they had been beaten rather badly at cricket by Sydney teams on several occasions. Still, they hoped to do better. It was the thanks of the boys especially due to Mr Potts and Mr Marks and of the girls to Miss Campbell for the interest they had shown in the scholar’s sports. Master Ray went on saying that he hoped they would start the new year with an enrolment of at least 100 pupils for the Commercial and Domestic Science school and he wished to thank the Parents and Citizens Association, especially Mr Cameron the Secretary for the good work they were doing for the school. Dr Higgins, in a happy speech, put the children and parents in a merry mood and it was a hard thing he said to know what to talk about to a lot of “nippers” whom one loved when the first thing that entered the children’s minds at this time of the year was “Santa Claus” who came to the school that morning. At the mention of that name the children were cheerful and laughing heartily. Mr H

J F Neale in the course of his remarks expressed appreciation of the nice little speech given by Master Tingcombe on behalf of the pupils, saying when he went to school in Penrith, the school was not even as good as the old building in Henry Street. It was an old weatherboard building, enough to roast you. He had left school young and had lived in Penrith all his life. He liked the place and did not think they could look for a nicer place because it was adjacent to the mountains and had a beautiful river that was sadly neglected. He congratulated the scholars in having such a teacher as Mr Peek who had made progress since he came to Penrith. He was confident that now that Mr Peek had to stay in Penrith they were going to have more progress. The chairman then presented a gold medal each to Rita Brell and Marie Cooper who had tied in the vote for the most popular girl in the school, and to Leo Morris the most popular boy. Bessie Richardson was awarded a book for the most progress made by any child in the school. Reverend Hatfield Hall speaking about the vacation said to the children, ‘’It is a long holiday, isn’t it?” But the youngsters yelled out “No.” He said that on behalf of himself and his wife, he wished them all an enjoyable holiday, and hoped that in the new year the younger ones would get through their Q.C. with flying colours. It seems that the reason Mr Neale was talking about the state of the Nepean River came up in the new year of 1922 in the title of the Nepean Times “Penrith’s Neglected Asset –Re-discovering a Beauty Spot – The Mayor’s Commendable Action”. Alderman J Adams (Mayor) said that among the new year’s resolutions, one was to spare no effort to make the Nepean River popular with the locals and outside tourists visiting Penrith and to revitalise the long neglected road and reserve at the river adjoining “Ravenspur” and he hoped that his action would be followed by a general awakening to a too long neglected opportunity for popularising that part of the river that is within the vicinity of the town of Penrith.

Source: Nepean Times. (ED: I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of our members to thank you for visiting our Website and Facebook page and to wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. We will be closed from Wednesday 15th December and re-open on the first Wednesday in February 2022)

PSO present Romantic Epics at The Joan

PENRITH Symphony Orchestra present a monumental program, Romantic Epics, at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 7 30PM Saturday November 8. Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 is the centrepiece, complimented by some of the most recognisable and popular melodies and pieces in the repertoire.

Originally conceived as part of a larger operatic score, Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances present an exhilarating spectacle for orchestra, followed by the soaring Romanticism of Khachaturian, with the Adagio from Spartacus. A brilliant young soloist, Lara Dowdeswell appears in SaintSaëns mellifluous and virtuosic violin showpiece, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, a work dazzling with its technical acrobatics and lyricism in equal measure. There’s even a world premiere, with a new work, Sunset Edge, from emerging Australian composer and Jenny Bounds Composer Prize winner, Sophie Van Dijk.

The orchestra is excited to welcome wonderful young soloist, Lara Dowdeswell in the Saint-Saëns. Commencing studies on violin at age five with the Suzuki Method, she currently studies under Janet Davies. Lara was a participant in the Sydney

Conservatorium’s Rising Stars Program and is now in the first year of a music performance degree at the Con. She has had numerous successes Australia-wide, winning the Barbara Cran Award at the KPO Concerto Competition in 2021 and as a finalist in the senior section in 2024. Lara was a finalist in the John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition in 2022 and 2023, whilst also reaching the 2023 finals of the Australian Bach Competition, held in Melbourne. She has been a keen participant in Australian Youth Orchestra programs since 2022, attending National Music Camps for the last 3 years and, most

recently touring with AYO to Europe earlier in 2025.

Jenny Bounds Composer Prize winner Sophie Van Dijk writes music to offer reflection on the world around her. “I am inspired by community, nature, friendship and faith… it’s so energising to collaborate with other musicians and the broader arts community.” She has participated in mentoring programs including Omega Ensemble’s CoLAB, Australia Youth Orchestra’s Composers Stream, Kuring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra Composer Workshop, and also partnered with visual artists on the short documentary Merge. Sophie

holds a Bachelor of Music with first class honours from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Grandly pastoral but with darkness ever lurking, Brahms second symphony brings the evening to a musical climax. Written over the summer of 1877 during a stay at the picturesque Austrian lakeside town of Pörtschach, this elegant and complex work brims with melody and emotion, with the composer exploiting the full scope and capability of the symphony orchestra.

Don’t miss this blockbuster evening of music, the performance will begin at 7 30 PM Saturday 8 November, at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. Tickets available at the box office, at thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600.

Sunday 16th November 2025, 2pm

Penrith Regional Gallery

86 River Road, Emu Plains

Cost: $35 Includes afternoon tea

Bookings and payment by 9th November.

Pay by cash or credit card

Ph 4735 1100 10am-3:30pm weekdays only or online www.penrithregionalgallery.com.au

A Dip Into Our Swimwear Collection

Take a refreshing journey through our swimwear collection, where each piece tells a story about the evolution of style, function, and cultural identity in Australia. By exploring the changing shapes and looks of swimwear, we reveal how these garments have mirrored broader shifts in Australian society.

A Cavalcade presentation is a themed talk and includes examples from the collection with commentary. Items are carried amongst the audience, allowing a closer look at pieces from the collection.

The Cavalcade of History and Fashion is an organisation with a collection of original historic gowns and accessories with provenance, dating from the 1700s, preserving Australia’s social and fashion history.

www.thecavalcade.org

Coming to Penrith this long hot summer jump into The Pool Show

AS the weather heats up in Sydney, Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery at Emu Plains takes a deep dive into the symbolic place of the swimming pool in the Australian landscape and psyche.

From 8 November 2025 to 15 February 2026, The Pool Show brings together works by Australian and international artists including new commissions by Granville artist Marian Abboud, emerging Mt Driutt artist Katerina Asistin, and JD Reforma who grew up in Macquarie Fields.

Other artists include Dennis Golding, David Hockney, Tracey Moffatt, Wendy Sharpe, Mervyn Bishop, Robert Campbell Jnr and Ian Fairweather.

Toby Chapman, Penrith Regional Gallery Director, said: “This is the second in our series of summer blockbuster exhibitions following Spot the Difference in 2024. In The Pool Show, we turn our attention to the local swimming pool, not just as a space of leisure and relaxation, but also as a site where the politics of our time play out; where your race, postcode, gender or sexuality can be determinants for who can swim, and how they are treated in the pool.”

The Pool Show wades into this context, responding to cultural, climactic and social issues in Western Sydney, set against a snapshot of the swimming pool’s place in Australian art history. In partnership with the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the exhibition brings together new and existing artworks by 17 Australian and two international artists. Together the works span nearly 100 years, from Harold Cazneux’s evocative 1930s silver gelatin photographs to Max Dupain’s 1988 shots taken at Orange Pool to new commissions by emerging Western Sydney artists. Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist Dennis Golding presents a body

of work exploring the legacy and ongoing impact of the 1965 Freedom Ride, the bus that travelled across regional NSW 60 years ago protesting against segregation and exclusion of Aboriginal people from town facilities, including at local swimming pools.

Dennis says, “Echoing Pathways is a collaborative artwork I created with youth from my pop’s hometown of Collarenebri (Kamilaroi Country), guided with stories by Elder, Aunty Roslyn McGregor. We began by listening to histories of exclusion from public spaces across north-west NSW, and the lived experiences of discrimination, resilience and survival that continue to shape our communities today. From these conversations, new expressions and ideas emerged in a curated printmaking workshop at the National Art School in Sydney. Each young person etched their own drypoint plate, inscribing words, designs and symbols that spoke of strength, resilience, and their visions of the future. When printed together, these plates align like the lanes of a pool, yet instead of dividing they

connect. They become pathways of possibility.”

The Pool Show considers how our changing communities continue to challenge assumptions about these often humble and familiar civic facilities, as well as visual stereotypes of the poolside bronzed body and sleek swimmer. Multi-media artist Marian Abboud documents the experiences of migrant and refugee women around water, including learning to swim; Katerina Asistin focuses on Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, creating a new series of six paintings around the popular local pool; and JD Reforma revisits images from his family archive, remaking poolside holiday snapshots as both portals and looking glasses into public and personal moments in time.

Loans from the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ collection include David Hockney’s Water pouring into swimming pool, Santa Monica (1964) and Ian Fairweather’s The Pool (1959). David Capra’s 2014 performance video work Birthing

things in the spirit: the waterbirth is a joyous and whimsical synchronised swimming spectacular in honour of the artist’s pet dachshund, created with over-50s swimmers at Eagle Vale Central Pool in Campbelltown. Joanna Gilmour, Penrith Regional Gallery Curator, Collections, said: “The Pool Show is playful and joyous, celebrating our relationship to these often beloved spaces for recreation and relaxation, but also examining the mythologies and assumptions surrounding Australian pool culture, particularly around issues of accessibility and sustainability.”

The Pool Show is presented in collaboration with the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and with the generous support of TLE Electricals.

The Pool Show

8 NOVEMBER 2025 – 15 FEBRUARY 2026

Exhibition Opening Night: 15 November 2025

Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery, 86 River Road, Emu Plains, (02) 4735 1100

Ben Lee: On Tour Always

FRESH from his sold-out Awake Is The New Sleep 20th Anniversary Tour, Ben Lee hits the road again in 2026…and he’s coming to Penrith!

Join the award-winning singer-songwriter for an unforgettable night of wit, nostalgia and feel-good hits spanning three decades. Don’t miss this Sydney exclusive performance by one of Australia’s most beloved artists.

Date & Time

Friday 30 January 2026, 7:30pm

Venue

Q Theatre, The Joan

Surprise your special someone with romantic flowers & gifts from Kingswood Florist. Don’t forget to add a cuddly soft toy and delicious box of chocolates to your order for the ultimate wow factor.

deliver your flowers and gift to Kingswood, NSW or nationwide.

Australian Legends vie for 2025 PGA Senior Championship crown

BY NOEL ROWSELL

RICHMOND

GC is hosting the ‘Sharp Fit Solutions Australian PGA Seniors Championship over 7-9 November, featuring a host of Australian Legends of Golf in the star-studded field.

There will be 151 starters, including dual winners Andre Stolz (2024, 2020) and Peter Senior (2019, 2009), plus other past winners Jason Norris (2023), Guy Wall (2021) and David McKenzie (2017).

All of the current Top 12 in the 2025 Senior Order of Merit have entered, led by Brad Burns, Terry Pilkidaris, Mark Boulton, Murray Lott, Peter Lonard, Andre Stolz, Scott Barr, Leon Trenerry, Euan Walters, Tim Elliott, Jason Norris and David McKenzie.

2024 joint PGA Senior Championship runner-up Matt Goggin will be one of the favourites this weekend, having won the 2025 NSW Senior Open at Thurgoona GC last week, one shot ahead of Lonard and Trenerry.

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Strong western Sydney contingent in Brett Ogle Junior Masters

BY NOEL ROWSELL

THE Brett Ogle Junior Masters (both Boys and Girls Divisions) is being held at Goulburn GC over 15-16th November and is open to any player with an official 18 Hole GA Handicap, aged 12-17 years, and is limited to 120 players.

Western Sydney players entered are: Savannah Webb, Annoushka Maikap, Georgia Karagiannis, Jack Gillett, Jacob Bartolome (Stonecutters Ridge GC), Hunter McMillan, Nicole Son, Cooper Lett, James Kilbourne (Penrith GC), Hayden Jo (Dunheved GC), Lucas Quan (Twin Creeks GC), Thomas Curtis (Blackheath GC), Jessica Fog (Penrith / The Lakes GC).

ENCOURAGE SHIELD - Week 3

Div 1: Lynwood (Carter Bryant 4/2, Emma Norman tie, Jamie McInnes 8/6, James Keskeridis 5/4) 3.5-2.5 over Richmond (Ewan Hanson 3/1, Noah Shorten 5/4, Archer Adam tie); Cumberland 4-2 over Penrith (Hunter McMillan 6/5, Cooper Lett 9/7), Pennant Hills 3-3 withStonecutters Ridge Blue (Chase Farrell 3/1, Luke Miller 5/4, Joel Miller 5/4). Div 2: Stonecutters Ridge White (Georgia Karagiannis 6/4, Noah McDonell 2/1, Leila Saw 4/3, Nicholas Ni 2/1) 4-2 over Killara. Div 3: Camden (Studley Park) 4.5-1.5 over Leonay (Fletcher Birks 5/3, Jordan Baxter tie); Campbelltown 5-1 over Penrith White (Jack Douglass 3/2). Week 4, Div 1: Lynwood (Jordan Ball 2/1, Carter Bryant 4/3 Jamie

McInness 8/6, Harry Keskeridis 4/3) won 4-2 over Pennant Hills, Penrith Blue (Hunter McMillan 3/1, Jess Fog 5/4, Cooper Lett 6/4, Riley Stasiuk tie) won 3.5-2.5 over Richmond (Ewan Hanson 4/3, Noah Shorten 4/2, Archere Adam tie); Div 2: North Ryde won 4-2 over Stonecutters Ridge (Liam O’Brien 2-up, Leila Saw 1-up). Div 3: Camden (Studley Park) won 4-2 over Penrith White

(Riley Sercombe 1-up, Jack Douglass 4/3), Leonay (Fletcher Birks 6/5, Len Partridge 1-up, Harry Commins 4/3, Blake McNally 6/5) won 4-2 over Lakeside Camden.

NSW SENIOR OPEN: The 2025 NSW Senior Open was held at Thurgoona Country Club Resort over 31st October - 2nd November, with 120 players facing the starter on Day One. The field

featured 27 ‘Exempt Amateurs’, including Dale Turner and Jeff Gadd from Penrith GC.

Dale is the winner of two Senior Order of Merit tournaments this year, being the ACT Senior Amateur Championship and the Camden Seniors, and finished at +10 in a tie for 91st, whilst Jeff finished at +12 in a tie for 97th. Only one Amateur made the 36-hole cut.

Anna Dubier wins World Cycling Championship

ANNA Dubier (Werrington) recently became Australia’s newest world champion, after winning the Junior Women’s Points Race at the 2025 UCI Junior Track World Championships in Apeldoorn in August this year.

The 17-year-old, from Sydney’s Lidcombe Auburn Cycle Club,

produced a ride to remember on the fourth night of racing in the Netherlands, leading from start to finish over the 80-lap race on the boards of Omnisport Apeldoorn.

Anna attacked early before the first sprint opportunity for points, gained the maximum five on offer and continued on with her solo move to gain a lap and 20 points.

From there, she put her elite race IQ to work and maintained control of her points lead by following moves, one

of which became another decisive lap gain amongst a group of six inside the final 30 laps.

“With about eight laps to go I started realising what I was about to achieve, that the win was in my hands,” she said.

“I sat up for the last lap of the race, it’s a statement of your efforts and performance in the race to be able to roll across the line celebrating while everyone else is still sprinting. I felt a huge relief and just sheer excitement, I kept looking for all my friends and the Aussies in the crowd cheering me on as I took a few laps celebrating and soaking it in.

“It was surreal, honestly. It’s everyone’s dream to be a world champion and to be living it right now with all the support I have behind me is just magical. It’s extremely emotional to know that my friends and loved ones who have passed away are very proud of me and they are part of the reason I do what I do.”

Anna has delivered indicators of masterful race craft ahead of her years throughout 2025, winning the National and Oceania Points Race in smart, late points charges, as well as winning the Junior Road Race National crown in a sprint finish.

It Happens - Making Waves Foundation

TWENTY-

three yachts competed in the 2025 Making Waves Foundation Regatta on Sydney Harbour last Friday, with the Penrithowned ‘It Happens’ yacht competing on the day and welcoming aboard eight commodores from their respective sailing clubs as guests.

“We finished well down in the fleet

results but had the guests sail the boat and they loved it,” said David Chesters (Penrith).

Nine of the yachts entered, including It Happens, were from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), four from the Royal Australian Navy Sailing Association (RANSA), three from Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC), three from the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS) and one each from Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club (RPEYC), Manly Yacht Club (MYC),

Balmain Sailing Club (BSC) and Woollahra Sailing Club (WSC).

Making Waves Foundation is an Australian registered not-for-profit charitable organisation, providing unique on-water experiences for young people with a disability or experiencing disadvantage.

The team of dedicated volunteers are passionate about sailing and committed to supporting and encouraging participants to realise their potential. They also extend the

programs to caregivers of people with disabilities, offering exhilarating adventures on the water that foster a more profound sense of connection and community.

The programs can transform lives, from helping participants develop new skills and friendships to building confidence and self-esteem.

Nazam (David Currie) was the winner in Division One, with It Happens in 7th, whilst Solange (Andrew King) won Division Two.

Local Juniors chosen for Samoa in U17 Oceania Cup

Flat Hill Farm win JK Mackay Memorial Polo Trophy

BY NOEL ROWSELL

THE penultimate weekend of the Spring 2025 Polo season in the Hawkesbury was played out under contrasting weather on both Saturday and Sunday, with both the JK Mackay and Arunga tournaments finalised on Sunday.

FULL RESULTS.

JK Mackay Memorial Trophy

Flat Hill Farm (Archer Buchert, James Parry-Okeden, Agustin Ruiz, Byron Watson) defeated Arunga 7 –5; JK Mackay Memorial Trophy

- Subsidiary Final - Troika (Peter Huston, Alex Zak, Ed Davidson, Jake

Daniels) defeated The Pines 6.5 – 6; 4 Goal - Team Tibra/Cutcliffe Polo (Paul Cutcliffe, Tim Berry, Adam Meally, Tommy Fernandez) defeated Aanuka Beach House 3-2;

0 Goal - WestChill (Guthrie Williamson, Hannah Billett, Toby Goodman, Adam Meally) defeated Bellevue Polo 8 – 2.5; Subzero - Altai (Kate Moss, Keenya Giroux-Harries, Oliver Thirlwall, Julian Zapico) defeated Killarney Orange 8 - 3.

Windsor Polo Club will host the final tournament this weekend and the draw will be available on the Windsor Polo Club, NSW Polo Association and Polo Matchmaker Facebook pages.

2026 Panthers NRL Squad

BY PANTHERS MEDIA

Penrith Panthers can confirm the club’s Top 30 squad for the 2026 NRL season.

A TOTAL of 28 players have been named, including new signings Tom Ale and Kalani Going, as well as the return of Jack Cogger to the squad. The Panthers have the capacity to add two further players to the Top 30 before the June 30 deadline.

PANTHERS NRL SQUAD

Tom ALE

Paul ALAMOTI

Nathan CLEARY (c)

Jack COGGER

Jack COLE

Dylan EDWARDS

Matt EISENHUTH

Jaxen EDGAR

Sione FONUA

Luke GARNER

Kalani GOING

Liam HENRY

Mitch KENNY

Moses LEOTA

Liam MARTIN

Casey McLEAN

Jesse McLEAN

Isaiah PAPALI’I

Luron PATEA

Billy SCOTT

Lindsay SMITH

Scott SORENSEN

Blaize TALAGI

Izack TAGO

Trent TOELAU

Brian TO’O

Isaah YEO (c)

Tom JENKINS

Panthers reveals 2026 jerseys, training range

BY PANTHERS MEDIA

The 2026 Panthers merchandise range has officially landed at the Panther Shop, headlined by 60th season jerseys and new-look training wear.

THE Panthers iconic black Home Jersey and pink Away Jersey return in 2026, adorned by the newly-launched commemorative 60th season logo.

A striking, new training range celebrates Panthers history with modern twists.

The 2026 training tees reintroduce the popular teal and rust colourway, while a fresh line of black and pink training jerseys feature a bold jungle pattern.

Off-field media polos and headwear incorporate the Panthers new ‘P’ monogram, inspired by the club’s inaugural logo of 1967.

The 2026 merchandise range is available at the Panther Shop now, both in-store and online. 2026 Panthers members receive a 10% discount on full-priced Panther Shop purchases.

A selection of items including the Away Jersey, headwear and Pullover Hoodie are available for pre-order, with orders set to be dispatched midNovember.

Panther Shop Opening Hours

Monday - Wednesday: 10am to 5pm Thursday - Saturday: 10am to 8pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm Contact the Panther Shop Address: 123 Mulgoa Road. Penrith, NSW, 2750

Email: panthersshop@panthers. com.au

Phone: (02) 4720 5566

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