Federal Politics

Silent treatment: One Nation candidate missing in action

It is unlikely that One Nation’s candidate for Lindsay will speak to the media ahead of the upcoming Federal Election.

Indigenous youth program to expand thanks to funding

An early intervention program targeting Indigenous youth will receive a cash boost to expand its reach.

Coalition, Labor announce changes to Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

A win for seniors on the election campaign.

Labor’s housing plan full of red flags

There is no question that saving to buy a house is harder than ever before.

Campaign analysis: Are you better off than you were three years ago?

Economic conditions aren’t always a perfect predictor of election results.

Greens to preference Labor at election

Greens Leader Adam Bandt has confirmed that the party would preference Labor ahead of the Liberals across the country.

Greens hoping to build on 2019 swing in Lindsay

Pieter-Joris Morssink thinks that it’s time for “practical and progressive politics” in Lindsay.

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...

GPs want fairer share as practice costs rise

Doctors launch new petition over Medicare rebate as practice costs soar

Labor’s Trevor Ross snares top spot on ballot

The all-important ballot draws for next month’s Federal Election took place today.

Coalition maintains Lindsay push as Frydenberg launches McIntosh’s campaign

The Liberal Party is keeping a razor sharp focus on Lindsay, continuing a string of high profile Ministerial visits on Wednesday.

Two new candidates enter race for Lindsay

The Greens and the Informed Medical Options Party will both field candidates for Lindsay at the upcoming Federal Election.

Greg Hunt checks in on mental health pledge, as Labor slams rising costs

Head to Health in Penrith has had its work highlighted as the Government checks in on its investments for the community in the lead-up to the Federal Election.

Scotty from Marketing and Albo from Advertising begin the big sell

After the shock of the 2019 election, it would have surprised nobody if Labor went through complete generational change as 2022 approached.

Labor activist escorted from venue after Morrison approach

The Prime Minister will kick off day three of his campaign in St Marys this morning, looking to shake off an incident involving a Labor supporter at a private event last night.

Prime Minister pledges $2 million to Assistance Dogs Australia

Prime Minister Scott Morrison added a dose of cuteness to the second day of his campaign trail when he visited specially trained assistance dogs in Penrith.

It’s on: Australians to go to the polls on May 21 to decide next...

The Federal Election has finally been called.

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.

Labor Lindsay candidate Trevor Ross launches campaign in Penrith

Labor candidate Trevor Ross has launched his campaign as he tries to wrestle Lindsay back for the party after just one term with the Coalition.

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.