Federal Politics
The old tricks won’t pass muster this election campaign
If the last few weeks of this ‘election campaign that’s not an election campaign’ has proven anything, it’s that both major parties will need to adjust to a new way of campaigning in 2022, particularly in the shadow of COVID.
Labor concerned over TAFE cuts
Colyton resident Andrew Peach is a maintenance technician on trains, but says he can’t keep on top of his education with the increasing costs...
Head To Health Penrith Opening
Penrith is now home to the first Head to Health Centre in the country, which promises to change the way locals access mental health...
Husar optimistic about Labor’s chances
Labor candidate Emma Husar says she's "in it to win it" as an epic three month election campaign gets underway ahead of a July...
Cornish quits Liberal Party
Controversial Councillor Marcus Cornish has announced his resignation from the Liberal Party.
Cr Cornish, who was already suspended from the Liberals after he circulated an...
Husar blasts eastern suburbs “elites” as airport debate intensifies
Lindsay MP Emma Husar has re-opened the east versus west debate in a scathing opinion piece in which she says "eastern elites" continue to...
Tench Reserve makeover announced by Liberals
Tench Reserve will be transformed into a brand new recreational precinct if the Liberal Party win government on Saturday.
$5 million will facilitate the upgrade...
Why many will feel flat after Tuesday’s Federal Budget
Troy Dodds on why not everyone is cheering about the Budget being back in black.
Health records go online
Penrith has been selected to trial a new way of keeping health records.
My Health Record was launched last Friday and up to 360,000 residents...
Cornish aims for disruption
Independent Candidate Marcus Cornish may be a one-man-band, but he's certainly making plenty of noise.
The controversial Penrith City Councillor, who came to the community's...
Funding to clean up river
Federal Government delivers on election promise to improve river’s water quality.
Prime Minister confirms COVID-19 diagnosis
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has tested positive to COVID-19.
Labor promises cheaper child care to families
Anthony Albanese has delivered his Budget Reply.
ScoMo’s on the blower: Prime Minister chats with locals
The community had a chance to ask Prime Minister Scott Morrison questions about COVID-19 first hand this week.
New lights make River Walk safer
More people are pounding the pavement after long-requested lighting was recently installed along the Great River Walk from Jamison Road to Nepean Avenue.
Grant to help fuel young minds
Penrith Community Kitchen has received a grant to help support 26 schools in the Penrith Local Government Area.
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.
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.
Dunheved Road upgrade will bust congestion
Planning and investigation works will soon begin for the Federal Government’s $63.5 million Dunheved Road upgrade.
When all is said and done, ScoMo’s 60 Minutes interview achieved its purpose
It was very much mission accomplished for team Morrison.
