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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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A 20 minute mini version of our chat with Penrith Panthers legend, Greg Alexander.

A 20 minute version of our On The Record podcast with Penrith born and raised musical theatre star, Belinda Wollaston.

A 20-minute version of our chat with Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen. Search Tricia's name to find the full episode. Tricia talks about her life in the police force, her tilt at state politics and her time in local government.

A 20 minute conversation with veteran Penrith City Councillor Kevin Crameri, who speaks about growing up in Penrith in the 1950s and 1960s, his time as a firefighter and how politics entered his life.