Western Weekender

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.

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.

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 Party, how a car accident changed her direction in life and about a quieter time now that she and partner Stuart Ayres are both out of politics.

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

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

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. As the father of prolific paddlers Jess and Noemi Fox, Richard has a wonderful story to tell about family, sport and community.

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 great business success story, Gina speaks about her passion for Penrith and what the future holds for.

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 promise'. Glenn also speaks about being charged by police and held personally responsible because an intoxicated person was found at Panthers. Plus, how a realisation in the middle of the night resulted in his resignation in 2010.

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.

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 tell.

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 watched the city grow and evolve to what it is today.

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.

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. She chats about her roles in Penrith, working with Roger Cowan and how much Penrith has changed over the years.

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 surviving in a cut-throat industry, and thriving in a city he has forever called home.

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.

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