Here's the latest entertainment stories focused on western Sydney and the Blue Mountains from our sister site at The Western Weekender...
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Giveaway: Win a family pass to Sydney Zoo!
by Weekender Newsroom on December 2, 2025 at 1:43 am
Sydney Zoo is celebrating its biggest summer yet.
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At The Movies: Wicked For Good
by Emily Chate on November 26, 2025 at 4:07 am
The second installment of ‘Wicked’ proves what we suspected all along: this should have just been one movie.
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Get into the festive spirit at these local Christmas events
by Emily Chate on November 25, 2025 at 5:51 am
Christmas is just around the corner and in the lead up there will be plenty of festive cheer happening, with Christmas events planned right across the local area.
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At The Movies: The Running Man
by Maddie Dantier on November 18, 2025 at 10:34 pm
‘The Running Man’, the newest film adaptation of Stephen King’s Bachman Books, hit theatres last week, and in honesty, I was prepared to hate it.
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November in The Valley: Where Penrith Comes Alive
by Weekender Newsroom on November 12, 2025 at 8:49 pm
This November, The Valley invites you to join us for a month of music, flavour, and connection.
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Sleigh all day with Prada Clutch at Panthers
by Ally Hall on November 12, 2025 at 5:20 am
Prada Clutch is bringing her Christmas show to Penrith.
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Penrith’s giant Christmas tree to light up this Friday night
by Ally Hall on November 12, 2025 at 2:05 am
Christmas officially arrives in Penrith this Friday night with the annual tree lighting and festival.
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New hub of entertainment and activities to open in Penrith
by Ally Hall on November 3, 2025 at 11:41 pm
The replacement for Penrith Ice Palace has finally been locked in.
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At The Movies: Black Phone 2
by Troy Dodds on October 28, 2025 at 1:06 am
We check out the latest Black Phone movie.
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Halloween tradition returns to St Marys
by Weekender Newsroom on October 14, 2025 at 9:38 pm
The biggest Halloween tradition in the local area is back next weekend.
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Gallery makes a splash with stunning summer exhibition
by Ally Hall on October 14, 2025 at 9:12 pm
Penrith Regional Gallery explores the power of the swimming pool in its latest exhibition.
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Music that will move you at The Joan
by Ally Hall on October 8, 2025 at 3:05 am
Bach Akademie Australia are bringing musical masterpieces to The Joan on November 14, presenting four of the six Brandenburg Concertos in one concert.
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At The Movies: One Battle After Another
by Troy Dodds on October 7, 2025 at 10:03 pm
We take a look at the wild (and long) ride that is One Battle After Another.
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Emma Memma back in Penrith this October
by Weekender Newsroom on September 24, 2025 at 1:00 am
ARIA award-winning children’s entertainer, Emma Memma, is returning to Penrith for her brand-new show ‘Dance Island Party’!
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At The Movies: The Long Walk
by Maddie Dantier on September 17, 2025 at 12:06 am
Maddie Dantier delivers her verdict on The Long Walk.
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Circus with a twist coming to Penrith
by Ally Hall on September 16, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Husband-and-wife duo James and Rebecca Capener are bringing a new evolution of circus to The Joan in Penrith on October 5.
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Big crowds expected as Real Festival returns to Penrith
by Weekender Newsroom on September 12, 2025 at 2:57 am
The Nepean River will come alive this weekend as Real Festival lights up Tench Reserve.
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At The Movies: The Conjuring – Last Rites
by Maddie Dantier on September 10, 2025 at 1:20 am
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is the final epic battle to close out the ‘Conjuring’ universe.
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Dads in charge: Top 10 movies to watch this Father’s Day
by Hayley Rochester on September 5, 2025 at 4:09 am
With Father’s Day approaching, here are our top films to watch with the whole family that celebrate the fatherhood experience! ‘Daddy Day Care’ This one is a classic ‘father film’
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Penrith Dive Bar ‘Elton Chong’ is the answer for western Sydney’s Alternative Scene
by Nikolai Miller on September 3, 2025 at 11:47 pm
The space between The Blue Mountains and Parramatta is a precarious area for fans of live music.