Lifestyle
12 April 2026
FULL STRENGTH BEER ON TAP IN WEST
Rule change benefits beer-drinking sports fans
THE NSW Government has confirmed that Western Sydney football fans, will be able to enjoy a full-strength beer as they watch the action unfold.
04 April 2026
PENRITH BEACH SEASON EXTENDED
West's favourite swimming spot
WESTERN Sydney’s favourite swim spot, Penrith Beach, is opening for an extra day on the new Anzac Day public holiday and operating with extended hours for the Easter long weekend so people can make the most of the season.
WESTERN Sydney’s favourite swim spot, Penrith Beach, is opening for an extra day on the new Anzac Day public holiday and operating with extended hours for the Easter long weekend so people can make the most of the season.
21 March 2026
THE WHITLAMS ORCHESTRATE A GRAND RETURN
With a Philharmonic spectacle
TONY BOSWORTH
ICONIC Australian band The Whitlams are bringing their signature blend of indie rock and orchestral grandeur to Western Sydney in May, teaming up with a specially assembled ensemble for a one-off performance at Rooty Hill’s Coliseum Theatre.
17 February 2026
GALLOPING INTO THE YEAR OF THE HORSE
Local expert shares zodiac insights
WHAT do Margot Robbie, Zoe Saldaña and Jennifer Lawrence all have in common apart from being Hollywood stars? They were all born in the Year of the Horse – the Chinese zodiac sign galloping into 2026.
12 February 2026
RETRO CAR AUCTION GOES LIVE
Browse a marketplace of high-end vehicles
PERFORMANCE and retro car seller, Retro Rides, ihas announced the official launch of its brand new RRAuctions platform, an online auction marketplace dedicated to automotive enthusiasts, collectors and investors.
25 January 2026
LEARN HOW TO STAY SAFE AND COOL
Penrith's FREE extreme heat workshop
PENRITH has just experienced another summer heatwave and Council is partnering with the Australian Red Cross to deliver a FREE ‘Extreme Heat Preparedness Workshop’, as part of Council’s annual ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign.
23 January 2026
FILM REVIEW: The Housemaid
Adaptation leans into the more out-there elements
JACOB RICHARDSON
MILLIE Calloway (Sydney Sweeney) is down on her luck and needs a job desperately.