Western Weekender

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor preview the Round 9 NRL clash between Penrith and South Sydney at Accor Stadium.

50 years ago, George Rabie started an electrical retail business in Penrith. He would go on to become one of Penrith's leading business operators, with Little & Rabie becoming iconic in the local area. George joins us to talk about his career in retail and business - its challenges, its joys and why, in 2017, he opted to call it a day after four decades in business.

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor offer your last minute preview ahead of the Round 8 NRL clash between Penrith and North Queensland.

Mat Thompson is the voice of rugby league at Channel 9. Growing up in Penrith, Mat's passion for sport him saw him pursue a career in broadcasting. He would eventually take over as Chief Sports Broadcaster at Wide World Of Sports, replacing the legendary Ray Warren. Mat provides some intriguing insights into NRL broadcasting, and lifts the lid on the perceived rivalry between Nine

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor provide your last minute Panthers v Tigers preview ahead of the Round 7 NRL clash in Bathurst.

Scott McRae remains the longest serving ground announcer in Panthers history, becoming the voice of Penrith Stadium between 1998 and 2019. In this podcast, Scott speaks about how he got the job in the first place - and opens up about his controversial exit. Raw, honest and at times explosive, Scott doesn't hold back in a must-listen interview.

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor preview the Round 5 NRL clash between Penrith and Manly at 4 Pines Park.

Warren Smith has been President of St Marys Rugby League Club for 35 years. As he prepares for his retirement, Warren speaks to us about his extraordinary stint at St Marys, and what has made the club so successful over the years.

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor preview Penrith's clash against the Roosters in Round 4 of the NRL.

As the founder and CEO of Jim's Group, Jim Penman created one of the biggest franchising businesses in the world. A passionate, dedicated and unique business person, Jim joins us to share insights into what drives success and happiness. With many Jim's franchises in Penrith, the business has come a long way from the early days of Penman himself mowing lawns.