Federal Politics
Please just shut up and vote: Why what you do on election day really...
A special guest opinion piece ahead of Saturday's election.
McMahon lowdown: Labor expected to hold seat
Some Weekender readers will be voting at the Federal Election on Saturday for who will represent the seat of McMahon for the next three years.
Labor accused of ignoring environment during election campaign
Labor has been accused of “abandoning” the environment in Lindsay as the election closes in.
Final countdown: Election race enters last days
The final countdown is on to Saturday's Federal Election, as confusion over a number of local commitments dominates the final days of the Lindsay campaign.
In Their Own Words: Candidates make final pitch to voters
Ahead of Federal Election day this Saturday, the Weekender asked all seven Lindsay candidates to give one final pitch to voters.
West could hold the key on Saturday
As the last week of the campaign gets underway, a new analysis of western Sydney voting behaviours reveals that western Sydney voters could hold the key to deciding the 2022 federal election outcome.
“Thought bubble”: Labor slams Coalition’s housing plan
Labor has slammed the Coalition's plan to allow first home buyers to access part of their superannuation to fund a deposit.
Labor promises $300 million for congestion busting road projects
Labor has promised some $300 million worth of western Sydney infrastructure - including funding it says will accelerate construction works on Dunheved Road.
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...
Where’s Albo? Labor leader gives Lindsay the cold shoulder
A week out from the Federal Election and there's still no sign of Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese in Lindsay.
Seniors demand action on community transport issue
A convoy of local seniors headed to pre-polling in Penrith this week to protest proposed changes in aged care funding, which could see the end to their community transport service.
Flight paths still up in the air as voters consider impact of airport
It’s one of the biggest infrastructure projects western Sydney has ever seen, but one big question still hangs over Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport: What are the flight paths?
Labor commits to building urgent care clinic in Lindsay
Labor makes major campaign promise in Lindsay.
The great myths of election campaigns
Nothing brings out hypocrisy, misunderstanding and total ignorance like an election campaign.
Federal Election pre-polling begins Monday
Early voting for the Federal Election begins on Monday for those who can't get to a polling place on May 21.
Tax overhaul a primary focus for Liberal Democrats
After a challenging few years Gareth McClure wants to bring back an optimistic future for the people in the electorate of Lindsay.
“Regular guy” wants more freedom, less government
After running for the electorate of Chifley in the 2019 Federal Election, Joseph O’Connor has his sights set on winning Lindsay for the United Australia Party (UAP).
Car, Ross back Youngcare’s plan to build “forever homes” for locals in need
Federal Labor Candidate Trevor Ross and Londonderry MP Prue Car are pushing for more support to allow young people with disabilities to live their fullest lives.
Keeping the dream alive: The battle to get young people into their own home
Housing affordability is a key focus of both major parties, but local home hunters say there are broader issues stopping them from getting into the housing market.
Coalition promises funds to community organisations
Two community organisations in Lindsay will receive significant funding if the Coalition wins the Federal Election.
