Federal Politics
Ready for battle: Best and Tyndall back up for Lindsay campaign
You’d think the rough and tiring nature of a State Election campaign would be enough for any rising political aspirant, but two local candidates...
Labor Announces Candidate For Federal Election
Things are heating up ahead of next year's Federal Election with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese announcing today a potential candidate to represent Labor in...
Coalition promises funds to community organisations
Two community organisations in Lindsay will receive significant funding if the Coalition wins the Federal Election.
Dutton praises charities’ role in responding to cost-of-living crisis
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has visited Penrith, checking in on the seat that remained stoically Liberal at last year's Federal Election.
Defence industry fuelled by local business
A local herself, Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne was delighted to visit one local business that is literally fuelling the Defence industry.
Penrith-based petrochemical...
Time to act on marriage equality
Discussions around marriage equality are more relevant than ever to Penrith Council, now it has its first openly gay Councillor.
Young Labor Councillor Aaron Duke...
Husar hits back as new reports surface
Emma Husar says allegations against her that have surfaced in new media reports this morning are "untrue, unfair and hurtful".
The Lindsay MP has taken...
John Howard back in Penrith to support Liberal candidate Melissa McIntosh
Former Prime Minister John Howard joined Liberal Candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh on the campaign trail this morning, meeting locals all over the Penrith...
Health professionals gather virtually to discuss local Coronavirus response
Members of the Lindsay Healthy Active Living Network virtually put their heads together last week to discuss the local response to the Coronavirus epidemic.
PM talks up housing affordability measures during Penrith visit
Housing affordability was the topic of discussion when Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited Penrith earlier today.
Coalition promises Bill Ball Oval upgrade
The Coalition will upgrade Bill Ball Oval at St Marys if it wins the election next weekend.
Federal Member for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh made the...
Coalition continues to roll out the big guns
Last week it was John Howard, this week it was Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop.
The Coalition continues to bring out the big names to...
Federal Government to fully fund NDIS
Treasurer Scott Morrison has moved to assure the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - but we'll all have to pay for...
Lindsay lottery: Still no candidates
It could be an election-deciding seat but neither major party has announced their candidate for Lindsay for next year’s Federal Election.
The delay could cost...
Morrison announces election sweetener for first home buyers
First home buyers are set for a significant leg up with a new initiative from the Coalition to slash the size of a home loan deposit.
More funding will lock in upgrade to Dunheved Road
The highly anticipated Dunheved Road upgrade will be given a push after the Federal Government budgeted a further $63.5 million, bringing the project’s total funding up to $127 million.
GPs want fairer share as practice costs rise
Doctors launch new petition over Medicare rebate as practice costs soar
ALP to form government; Lindsay stays Liberal at Federal Election
The Coalition has lost government, with Anthony Albanese to become Prime Minister.
Coalition makes major environmental announcement
The important work of the Green Army in creating and conserving our Cumberland Conservation Corridors will continue to be supported.
If re-elected, the Turnbull Government...
