Federal Politics

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...

Australians urged to check enrollment details ahead of election

With the Federal Election confirmed for May 18, Australians must act now to ensure they are enrolled before the deadline of 8pm on April 18.

Morrison pledges cash for road upgrades and commuter car parking

Parking will be increased at local train stations while Dunheved Road would be upgraded under a plan announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison today. Mr...

Labor concerned over medicine prices

Colyton pharmacist Howard Mai fears a co-payment on prescription medicine will hit his customers, who are already struggling to afford medicine, very hard. “The situation...

Labor’s Trevor Ross snares top spot on ballot

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

When all is said and done, ScoMo’s 60 Minutes interview achieved its purpose

It was very much mission accomplished for team Morrison.

Push for new women’s shelter

Federal Member for Lindsay, Emma Husar, has today announced a community campaign to open an additional women’s shelter in Penrith in partnership with not-for-profit...

Dodds: My final verdict on 2022 Federal Election

The Weekender's traditional election eve column has landed.

Turnbull gets work started on next phase of road upgrades

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has visited Orchard Hills to mark the next stage of The Northern Road upgrade. His visit reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to...

Prime Minister takes train to Penrith

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made his first visit to Lindsay since becoming Prime Minister last month. Mr Turnbull caught a train to Penrith with...

Scott endorsed to contest Lindsay

Fiona Scott has been endorsed to recontest the seat of Lindsay for the Liberal Party at this year's Federal Election. Ms Scott first contested Lindsay...

You can almost hear the train coming

The Federal Government has committed millions to the design of rail around the future western Sydney airport, a decade before it’s set to open. Released in the Federal Budget...

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.

Exclusive: Labor considering bypassing preselection for new Lindsay candidate

Former Lindsay MP David Bradbury has denied any possibility of a dramatic return to contest the seat at the next election, declaring he is...

Scott loses Lindsay: Seat falls to Labor

Fiona Scott has dramatically lost the seat of Lindsay with Labor candidate Emma Husar claiming victory a short time ago. Earlier both Ms Scott and...

Husar fires up at “ill-informed” Hanson

Brimming with anger and frustration, Lindsay MP Emma Husar has spoken as both a passionate politician and a loving mother demanding Senator Pauline Hanson apologise...

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...

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...

Scott defends government’s jobs record

In an already fierce election campaign to win over the ‘election decider’ seat of Lindsay, Federal Liberal Member Fiona Scott has hit back at...

Prime Minister confirms COVID-19 diagnosis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has tested positive to COVID-19.