Sport
08 September 2024
PENRITH WHITEWATER STADIUM HOSTS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Govt commits funding for global event
THE NSW Government has today announced Penrith Whitewater Stadium will host the 2025 International Canoe Federation Slalom World Championships,
THE NSW Government has today announced Penrith Whitewater Stadium will host the 2025 International Canoe Federation Slalom World Championships,
30 January 2024
MOST POPULAR BABY NAMES FOR 2023
IN 2023, Isla has been preliminarily declared the most popular girl's name, tied with 2020 favorite Amelia. Oliver returns to the top spot for boys after a one-year break, having dominated for eight consecutive years until 2022. Charlotte drops to fifth place from last year's first. Lily reemerges in seventh place, last seen in the top 10 in 2010. New additions include Leo, Henry, Luca, and Hudson. The final rankings will be confirmed in April, with registrations yet to be accounted for. Parents must register births within 60 days for legal identity access to government services.
23 September 2022
FESTIVAL OF SPORT IN WESTERN SYDNEY
Business boom from 250,000 fans over 10 days
ZACHARY COLWELL
MORE than 250,000 fans will attend a spring festival of elite sporting events in Western Sydney over the next 10 days – driving the visitor economy and providing a significant boost to businesses across Greater Sydney.
30 July 2021
JESSICA LIVES UP TO HER POTENTIAL
GOLD at Tokyo for Western Sydney canoe star
LAWRENCE MACHADO
WORLD canoe slalom champion Jessica Fox lived up to her top billing to finally win the elusive gold medal at the 2021 Olympics with a near flawless run in Tokyo.
06 October 2020
NO MORE CHANCES FOR EELS
Winner advances, loser goes on holidays
THERE are no more chances for Parramatta and Souths when they clash in the NRL finals this weekend.
THERE are no more chances for Parramatta and Souths when they clash in the NRL finals this weekend.
18 October 2019
EVERYONE LOVES BANKWEST STADIUM
Venue prepares for 500,000th fan
BUSINESS is booming for Bankwest Stadium as it prepares to welcome its 500,000th fan through the gates this weekend.
30 September 2019
GIANTS TO STAND TALL
OPINION by PAUL HAIGH, Sports Editor
WHILE the club, which just eight years old, are hurting from the pain of losing their first grand final, the future is bright.