State Politics

Coalition promises $1.8 million to upgrade Grey Gums Oval

The Coalition will spend $1.8 million to upgrade Grey Gums Oval. Labor has indicated it won't match the commitment.

Labor to make toll deals public if it wins election

Labor says it will table in Parliament key details of existing toll contracts entered into over the past 12 years if it wins government on Saturday.

Wallacia cemetery location “to be reviewed”, Coalition says

The fate of Wallacia Golf Course is still up in the air with a renewed fight to prevent it from being developed into a...

Greens in Penrith to make climate announcement

The Greens braved a 40 degree day in Penrith last Sunday to make a climate announcement at Caddens.

Liberals hold rally in Penrith as election race enters final week

The NSW Liberal Party is currently holding a rally in the heart of Penrith as the race for one of the state's most crucial seats goes down to the wire.

Former Prime Minister John Howard joins Stuart Ayres on the campaign trail in Penrith

Former Prime Minister John Howard said he believes the Liberal Party can win the NSW Election as he joined Penrith MP Stuart Ayres on the campaign trail today.

The Londonderry State Election candidates pitch for your vote

Held by the high profile Deputy Opposition Leader Prue Car, Londonderry is considered a safe Labor seat heading into this election.

The Badgerys Creek State Election candidates pitch for your vote

Previously named Mulgoa, the electorate of Tanya Davies has faced significant change heading into this election but remains on a safe Liberal margin of 9.7 per cent (down from 11.3 per cent prior to the changes).

The Penrith State Election candidates pitch for your vote

Penrith has been held by the Liberal Party since the 2010 by-election.

The great stadium debate: Where the major parties stand ahead of State Election

The building of a major new stadium in Penrith has become one of the most contentious issues in the area in the last few years, and crunch time for the project is imminent.

Labor promises to clear up future plans for Luddenham Village

Candidate for Badgerys Creek (formerly Mulgoa) Garion Thain has committed to finalising a plan for the future of Luddenham Village if a Labor Government is elected on March 25.

Premier promises $2 million upgrade to Allsopp Oval

The junior club of rugby league greats Greg Alexander and Brad Fittler will enjoy the spoils of a $2 million investment if the current State Government is re-elected next week.

“It could come down to Penrith”: Minns pushes for change

With just over a week until the NSW Election, Opposition Leader Chris Minns is remaining “hungry but humble” as he works to secure the state’s top job.

State Election ballot paper order decided

With the State Election race well underway, candidates across all electorates discovered their ballot paper positions this morning. Seven candidates are set to battle it...

Greens say they deserve your attention this election

Some may label the Greens as obsessed with the environment or too radical, but the party wants voters to scratch beyond the surface to discover their core values ahead of the NSW Election.

Ayres, McKeown go head-to-head in debate

Penrith MP Stuart Ayres and Labor candidate Karen McKeown have faced off in a debate just weeks out from the State Election.

ICAC clears Penrith MP Stuart Ayres over John Barilaro saga

The Independent Commission Against Corruption has cleared Penrith MP Stuart Ayres of any wrongdoing over the scandal that cost him his Cabinet position last year.

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.

One Nation candidate keen for locals to take fresh look at party

Representing One Nation in the upcoming State Election, Luke Tester wants to use his candidacy to help break the stigma that surrounds the party.

Premier turns sod on second stage of Nepean Hospital upgrade as he makes Penrith...

By the time voters go to the polls on March 25, Dominic Perrottet will likely own a Penrith Panthers jersey and be calling Westfield ‘the plaza’.