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Western Weekender
Released: 2025-10-02
© 2025 Western Sydney Publishing Group
Description
Penrith local news, sport and podcasts from Western Sydney's leading journalists and news breakers
For over 35 years, the Western Weekender has been the voice of Penrith. Our app brings trusted local news, breaking stories, sports updates, community events, and Penrith business news directly to your device. We are a local, independent publication dedicated to keeping residents informed and engaged with everything happening in the Penrith Local Government Area.
NOTIFICATIONS
Choose to receive alerts for breaking news, local offers, or both. This ensures you stay up to date on the most important stories, deals, and events in your community.
FILTER BY TOPICS
Focus on the news that matters most to you by selecting your favourite topics. From Penrith local news and sports to lifestyle, business, entertainment, and community updates, your feed delivers what you care about.
EXPLORE OUR PODCASTS
Listen to a variety of podcasts produced by our team, including an NRL-focused show during footy season and other podcasts covering local news, sports, and stories affecting Western Sydney residents. Our podcasts keep you informed and entertained wherever you are.
LOCAL BUSINESS OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS
Discover exclusive deals and discounts from Penrith and Western Sydney businesses. The app makes it easy to support local stores while accessing valuable offers.
BOOKMARK ARTICLES
Save articles to read later. Catch up on local news, sports updates, lifestyle stories, and community features at your convenience.
DIGITAL EDITION
Access the full digital edition of the weekly newspaper as it releases. Enjoy the same trusted reporting, sports coverage, community stories, and features of the printed paper directly on your device.
The Western Weekender app embodies our long-standing commitment to the Penrith community. Just as we have been there for major local events, sports triumphs, political developments, and community milestones since 1991, our app continues that tradition in a modern, digital format. All our editorial, production, and administrative staff are based locally, ensuring that our reporting remains on the ground, by Penrith people, for Penrith people.
The Western Weekender app is free to download and provides full access to local news, sports, podcasts, community stories, local business offers, and the weekly digital edition. Stay informed, engaged, and connected to your Penrith and Western Sydney community with your trusted source for news, sport, and podcasts.
What's New in Version 1.0.2
What’s new in 1.0.2
• Update to respect new digital newspaper URL
• Corrections to unicode filtering in notifications
• Corrections to notifications opening app posts
Seller
Name
Western Sydney Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
1.0.2
Size
26.3 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated 12+ for the following:
Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco or Drug Use or References
Compatibility
iOS 15.1 or later
Devices
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17Pro, iPhone 17ProMax, iPhone Air, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
Languages
English
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Ratings & Reviews
5.0 of 5 (3 Ratings)
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