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.De către Western Weekender

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.De către Western Weekender

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

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 mowin…

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor preview the Round 3 NRL clash between Penrith and Brisbane.Hear from Ivan Cleary and Billy Walters as we deliver the final preview of the Grand Final re-match.De către Western Weekender

Former Defence Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne joins us 'On The Record' to discuss her extraordinary career in politics.A Federal Senator from 1997 until her retirement in 2023, she has held several high profile positions in Government and become a trailblazer for women in politics.Marise speaks about her passion for the Liberal …

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor provide your last minute Panthers v Eels Preview ahead of the Round 2 NRL clash at BlueBet Stadium.De către Western Weekender

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor provide a last minute preview of the Round 1 NRL clash between Penrith and Melbourne.De către Western Weekender

Currently the President of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, Richard Fox's career has had many chapters.He rose to prominence as one of Great Britain's best paddlers in the 1980s, and competed at the Olympics in 1992.His move to Penrith became pivotal - and he played a critical role in the Sydney 2000 Olympics, before raising his family here.…

Gina Field is a trailblazer in the security industry - defying gender stereotypes to succeed in an industry so often dominated by men.Gina speaks to us about why she entered the industry in the first place, how a redundancy resulted in the launch of her business Nepean Regional Security, and why it's tougher owning a business now than ever before.A…

Former Panthers Group CEO Glenn Matthews opens up about his life and career.Glenn speaks about his rise through the ranks of Panthers, including surviving making a $1 million mistake early in his career.He opens up about the controversy surrounding 2003 Premiership winning coach John Lang's departure from Penrith, including the infamous 'broken pro…

When Panthers became the 'World of Entertainment' in the 1990s, Max Cowan was the marketing genius working his magic behind the scenes.His father Roger - Panthers CEO for 40 years - left an incredible legacy, and ensured the Cowan name was synonymous with both Panthers and Penrith.In this first episode of On The Record's fourth season, Max opens up…

Kyra Quinlivan has positioned herself as a domestic violence victims' advocate in Penrith, a city plagued by the issue.She speaks to us about the current domestic violence situation, and what changes are needed to help victims. Plus why she doesn't want to be remembered as the 'DV advocate' in years to come.…

World War II veteran David Trist recounts his experiences at war, and his involvement in Legacy for many decades.A long-time St Marys resident, David speaks about his career in banking, and what went wrong when he organised a home loan for music great Col Joye.De către Western Weekender

Former St Marys Local Area Commander Ray Filewood had a stellar career in policing, with the local area always intertwined.He speaks to us about his role in responding to the Glenbrook Train Disaster, the Bathurst Motorcycle Race Riots and the Sydney 2000 Olympics.After more than 40 years in the police, Ray certainly has some fascinating stories to…

Born and bred in Penrith, Bruce Turner had a stellar career in accounting and internal auditing.In his later years, he has become an author - telling stories of Penrith's extraordinary history, and the people who laid the foundations for the modern city we have today.At its core, Bruce's story is one of a passionate Penrith family man who has watch…

Alan Whiticker has written more than 50 books, covering everything from rugby league to true crime and biographies.Born and bred in Penrith, he has a fascinating story about growing up in a changing city, becoming a teacher and following his true passion in writing.De către Western Weekender

Gai Hawthorn is the CEO of the Penrith CBD Corporation.She has a long history in Penrith - her Dad helped build the Leonay Golf Club - and has worked for major local organisations including Panthers and The Good Guys.Gai is also a passionate charity advocate, working closely with Penrith Community Kitchen, Penrith PCYC and the McGrath Foundation.Sh…

Stanton & Taylor is the longest-running real estate business in Penrith. Director Greg Taylor joins us as we kick off series three of On The Record.Greg speaks about studying to be an accountant, how he got into the family real estate business, and how his firm has survived where others have fallen. Greg has a fascinating story to tell about surviv…

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor take a look back at Penrith's 2023 season, which culminated in an historic NRL three-peat.Plus, they look ahead to next year at some exciting things in store for the Panthers and the NRL.De către Western Weekender

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor take an early look at Grand Final week, and preview the 2003 NRL decider between Penrith and Brisbane.De către Western Weekender

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor take a look at the 2023 NRL season for the Penrith Panthers.There's a few bold predictions, a couple of laughs and lots of footy talk ahead of the new season.De către Western Weekender

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor take an in depth, light-hearted look at the 2022 NRL Grand Final between Penrith and Parramatta at Accor Stadium.De către Western Weekender

Fiona Scott served as the Federal Member for Lindsay from 2013 to 2016.In this podcast, she opens up about Tony Abbott's infamous 'sex appeal' comment and how much it impacted her, reveals unknown details about the shock 2016 election defeat and talks about how she handled the loss.She also reveals her personal journey with trying to start a family…

Born at a private hospital on High Street, Jim Mason has had Penrith in his blood since birth.He started working with Penrith City Council in 1960, and embarked on what would be a 45-year career in local government.Fresh from celebrating his 80th birthday, Jim talks about his long career, the changing face of Penrith and his involvement with the ti…

Born in Penrith, Belinda Wollaston dreamed of a career on stage from a young age.She has gone on to perform in dozens of major musicals, eventually moving to London where she's performed on the West End.Musical theatre has taken her all over the world, but it is a life and career that began here in Penrith.Belinda speaks about how she forged a care…

Peter Collins is the current Chair of Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, which oversees Nepean Hospital.But his link with Nepean Hospital dates back several decades, when he became a key figure in installing the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.Peter had a long career in politics, including as NSW Opposition Leader. In recent years, his role …

Bernard Zuel is one of the most respected music writers in Australian journalism, best known for his 25 years with The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper.But it is Penrith where Bernard learned his craft, especially during a stint with the Penrith Press newspaper in the early 1990s.In this fascinating chat, Bernard speaks about his career, the music i…

Ross Free has the honour of being the inaugural Member for Lindsay.He speaks about his time in the Hawke and Keating ministries, about Penrith's growth in the 1980s and 1990s, and about that infamous 1996 election, when he lost the seat.Ross is a long-time Labor Party member and his life in politics is both intriguing and insightful.…

Colyton resident Terry Gallaway OAM has been a journalist since 1955.In this podcast, he details his remarkable career in print, TV and radio and recounts some of the stories that have stuck with him, including the 1989 murder of Lauren Hickson in Emu Plains.Terry also talks about his time at the now defunct Penrith Star, and reveals why he'll neve…

Peter Lang has lived in Penrith since the early 1970s.He's worked with some of the biggest brands in Penrith, including Panthers, Penrith City Council and The Western Weekender.Peter details plenty of stories about his career in Penrith, reveals his personal demons and talks family, life and footy.De către Western Weekender

In a special episode, we've turned the tables and our regular host, Troy Dodds, is in the hot seat as our guest.Troy speaks about his career in the media, including how he shook up the media scene of the theatre industry.Troy has guided the Weekender for the past 12 years, and has some interesting stories to tell about the paper and the media in ge…

John Todd is the Executive Officer at the Western Sydney Business Centre. He joins us to talk about his three decades in the role, his 20 years with Westpac and chats about his time in football, particularly with the Blacktown Spartans.John is a major player in the Penrith business community, and has worked alongside thousands of businesses in the …

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen joins On The Record to talk about her decorated career in the police force, how she first got into politics and what the future holds.She also drops a major local news bombshell!De către Western Weekender

Tough on the field but a softie off it, Mark Geyer rose to prominence with the Penrith Panthers and won the Premiership with the club in 1991.In this episode of On The Record, 'MG' talks extensively about his rise to first grade and that incredible period in 1990 and 1991. He also speaks about the tragedy of losing team mate Ben Alexander - and rev…

Born in Canberra, Stuart Ayres has very much made Penrith his home.Stuart was elected as the State Member for Penrith in 2010, and has risen to numerous ministerial portfolios and to become the Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal Party.In this insightful chat, Stuart talks about his career in politics, plus reveals some of the darkest days and toughes…

The Freeburn name is synonymous with business in Penrith.Matthew Freeburn currently owns and runs Freeburn Surveying, which started in Penrith in October 1951 and is the oldest family-run business in the region.Matthew is known for his passion for Penrith, and proudly declares he'll be in the city forever.This is a fascinating chat with someone who…

During the 1990s and early 2000s, Penrith's night-life was dominated by one club: The Daily Planet.Matt Jones was the owner of the Planet - famous for $1 drinks, celebrity appearances and hair cuts on the dance floor. Yes, hair cuts!In a time before social media and smart phones, The Daily Planet stood tall as Penrith's social hub.In this episode o…

Graham Chapman moved to Llandilo when he was five, and his passion for the region has grown ever since.Radio announcer, marketing expert, business owner, referee, talent manager, tourism entrepreneur... his career is as extensive as it is varied.Graham also runs the very popular Memories of Penrith and Surrounding Suburbs page on Facebook.…

Greg Alexander is one of Penrith's favourite sons, guiding the Panthers to their first Premiership in 1991 and playing more than 200 NRL games for the club.'Brandy' chats about growing up in Penrith, travelling overseas with the Kangaroos, the Grand Finals and the tragedy that hit his family in 1992.He also reveals how his media career almost never…

Ian Taylor was part of the emergence of popular Penrith radio station One FM in the 1990s, presenting the hugely successful Nights program before moving to Drive.Ian speaks about an incredible time in Penrith, how the radio station attracted some of entertainment's biggest names - and how it all came crashing down.…

Kevin Crameri moved to Llandilo in 1952, and has been in the Penrith region ever since.He speaks about the changing face of Penrith, his involvement with the NSW Rural Fire Service and how his life changed in the 1970s when he was first elected to Penrith City Council.Kevin has a fascinating story to tell about Penrith, its politics and its people.…

Born in Queensland, Prue Car grew up in Emu Plains and always had an interest in politics. She's now the State Member for Londonderry and Deputy Leader of the NSW Labor Party.Prue speaks about growing up in Emu Plains, her schooling and how she fell in love with Labor.De către Western Weekender

Director of WestCare Andrew Paech takes us through his extraordinary journey to Penrith and becoming one of the best-known charity advocates in the region.Andrew speaks about his career in the corporate world, how WestCare entered his life and how he escaped a 'misspent' youth to ultimately do so much for others.…

On The Record presents Penrith's stories, told by the people who made them.On this episode, Wayne Willmington speaks about his passion for Luddenham, his many business ventures, his time in the highly competitive fuel industry and how he landed in radio.Currently the owner of MY88 in Penrith, Wayne has such an interesting story to tell.…

Ahead of the return of On The Record, we revisit our first series in 2018.Premiership winner. Test and Origin representative. Coach. Champion bloke. Royce Simmons has done it all with the Penrith Panthers.Royce sits down with Troy Dodds to discuss his rugby league career.He talks about winning the Grand Final in 1991 and how he very nearly missed t…

Ahead of the return of On The Record, we revisit our first series from 2018.Lovable Penrith character Ross Hutchison talks about his life as a dancer, entertainer, teacher, radio presenter, harness racing driver and fundraiser.He tells us how dancing essentially saved his life, takes us through the heartbreak of losing his sister in the Granville T…

Ahead of the return of On The Record, we revisit our first series from 2018.From the Dungowan Theatre to Scott’s Auto One, John Scott and his family have an incredible history in Penrith. John joins us to talk business, family and all things Penrith in the latest edition of the On The Record podcast.…

Ahead of the return of the On The Record podcast, we revisit our first series from 2018.The guest in this episode is Ben Feszczuk, former Local Area Commander in Penrith.Ben talks about being born in Germany and how his family eventually settled in Penrith. He discusses some of his career highlights as well as a number of dark days – including bein…