State Politics
Labor promises price floor for community sector workers
Relief for community service workers could be on the horizon with Labor promising to provide a ‘price floor’ if it wins the State Election.
Workers...
Redistribution could put Ayres in danger of losing Penrith at next election
The State seat of Mulgoa is set to be re-named Badgerys Creek while Penrith will become ultra marginal if proposed boundary changes go ahead.
Why next stage of Mulgoa Road upgrade will take three years to complete
The next stage of the Mulgoa Road upgrade is about to begin but there is a long road ahead for motorists until the project is complete.
Pre-election education promise questioned
Jordan Spring residents are furious there is still no funding allocated for a primary school, claiming they were told the school would be completed...
Walking and cycling boost for Penrith
A $500,000 State Government grant will boost walking and cycling connections in Penrith.
The funding is part of the State Government's $39 million state-wide investment in...
Londonderry MP Prue Car returns to work after cancer surgery
Londonderry MP Prue Car says she will return to work this week after successful surgery to remove a large tumour on her kidney.
Tanya Davies celebrates a decade as Mulgoa MP, commits to 2023 run
Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies says she’ll contest the seat again at the 2023 State Election, as she celebrates 10 years representing the local community.
Opposition vows to fight incinerator
The State Opposition is vowing to stand against building one of the world's largest energy from waste incinerators in western Sydney.
Opposition Leader Luke Foley...
Exclusive: Jordan Springs school construction to begin within two years
Construction on a new primary school at Jordan Springs will begin within two years, according to the NSW Education Minister.
Rob Stokes joined Member for...
Coalition retains government in NSW
Gladys Berejiklian has been retained as NSW Premier with the Coalition Government claiming victory at tonight's State Election.
Locally, Prue Car has retained the seat...
Cows coming back to Penrith
Cows will be returned home to Emu Plains in the middle of this year.
After cows were taken away as part of the preparation for...
Praise for Wentworth as it opens new Penrith office
The newly renovated and expanded office for Wentworth Community Housing in Penrith was officially opened by Minister for Social Housing, Pru Goward and State...
“I will be the family Premier”: Perrottet takes top job, Ayres to be his...
Dominic Perrottet has set about building the trust of New South Wales voters after being confirmed as the state’s new Premier this morning.
Emu Plains community lashes out over proposed maximum security prison
Over 100 furious residents attended a public meeting last night, regarding a NSW Government proposal to increase the number of inmates at Emu Plains Prison.
"They're...
Dam wall to rise
The State Government will spend $690 million to raise the wall of Warragamba Dam by 14 metres.
NSW Premier Mike Baird has confirmed $58 million...
Tanya Davies endorsed as Liberal Candidate for Badgerys Creek
Sitting Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has confirmed she will contest the 2023 State Election after being endorsed as the Liberal Candidate for Badgerys Creek.
Daley promises to make domestic violence prevention a priority during Penrith visit
A $158 million commitment has been made by Labor Leader Michael Daley in an effort to help eradicate domestic violence.
The announcement comes as the...
Tackling the ‘ice’ epidemic
Lindsay MP Fiona Scott has welcomed the interim report from the National Ice Taskforce, which the Prime Minister presented to the Council of Australian...
Labor locks in Karen McKeown to take on Stuart Ayres at 2023 election
Karen McKeown will have a second tilt at winning the state seat of Penrith at March’s election after being endorsed as Labor’s candidate.
Nepean Hospital to undergo major upgrade
A $550 million redevelopment will transform Nepean Hospital and bring a state-of-the-art healthcare facility to the region, NSW Premier Mike Baird and Health Minister...
