About this episode

The episode discusses the changes in Penrith over generations, including personal anecdotes about first jobs and 90s house parties.

In this month's episode of Weekender Women, the girls discuss the age-old 'then versus now' debate. Across generations, so much has changed. Plus our first jobs, 90s house parties and what crazy thing was Amanda told would help when going for her driver's licence? And would today's teenagers survive Penrith of the 90s? Visit www.westernweekender.com.au or download The Western Weekender App.

Topics covered

• then versus now
• generational change
• first jobs
• 90s culture
• teenagers
• driver's licence

Keywords

• Penrith
• 90s
• first jobs
• teenagers
• driver's licence
• house parties
• generational change

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Penrith

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