Federal Politics

Locals express frustration at NDIS roll-out

As the roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues, a forum hosted by Member for Lindsay Emma Husar on Tuesday has highlighted...

Husar wants to stay as Lindsay MP

Lindsay MP Emma Husar will meet with Opposition Leader Bill Shorten this week in an attempt to save her political career. The Sunday Telegraph has...

Panthers on the Prowl scores election funding boost

Vital community organisation Panthers on the Prowl has received a $170,000 funding commitment from the Morrison Government to ensure their support for disadvantaged youth continues.

Minister says government is keeping great Aussie dream alive

Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar has visited Lindsay to talk up the Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

Election candidate calls for airport curfew, Royal Commission into pandemic response

Rebekah Ray wants to ensure the Government acts with truth, transparency and accountability following the Federal Election. The traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and owner of...

Where it all went wrong for Labor in Lindsay

While there is much to celebrate for Anthony Albanese and Labor after last Saturday’s election win, plenty of questions are being raised about the party’s local campaign and why Lindsay fell so dramatically out of play for the ALP.

Western Weekender Podcast: Federal Election 2016

With the Federal Election just days away, Troy Dodds and Dale Drinkwater present a look at the Lindsay campaign and the candidates aiming for...

Husar renews call for paid domestic violence leave

Paid domestic and family violence leave should be implemented as a matter of urgency, according to Lindsay MP Emma Husar. Ms Husar, who is also...

Dangerous Cranebrook intersection to be upgraded, Federal Government confirms

A major upgrade of the notorious Andrews Road / Greygums Road intersection at Cranebrook will be complete within the next three months.

Lighting up the Great River Walk

Federal Election commitment to improve safety of Great River Walk to be fulfilled

Treasurer: Why Lindsay is safe in government’s hands

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg toured Lindsay today to talk up the Coalition ahead of a likely May election.

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.

Podcast: On The Record – Marise Payne

Former Defence Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne joins us 'On The Record' to discuss her extraordinary career in politics.

Labor to announce Nepean Hospital upgrade

Labor will this morning commit $88 million to the upgrade of Nepean Hospital. The announcement will be made during Bill Shorten's official campaign launch at...

Labor focuses on jobs of the future

Newly appointed Shadow Small Business Minister, Senator Katy Gallagher, has had her ear to the ground in Penrith, listening to what she calls the...

Husar: “My reputation will never recover”

Lindsay MP Emma Husar says she doubts her reputation will ever recover after what she says has been a smear campaign against her. The 38-year-old...

Labor matches Coalition promise to upgrade Dunheved Road

Labor will commit $63.5 million to upgrading Dunheved Road between Richmond Road and Werrington Road – mirroring an announcement made by the Coalition yesterday.

Weddings, footy crowds edge closer to return

National Cabinet met earlier today to discuss the further easing of restrictions.

Dutton talks defence during pre-election visit to Lindsay

With a war in Ukraine and growing Chinese aggression, the Morrison Government is focusing on developing a more capable military force to defend Australia.

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.