State Politics
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...
Jordan Springs Public School ready for term three opening
The long anticipated Jordan Springs Public School is completed and ready to open for term three next month.
The state-of-the-art facility will enrol up to...
Council to “review” parking fine process following government request
Drivers issued with parking fines by local Councils should be immediately notified, the State Government says.
New artist’s impressions reveal first look at Stage 2 of Nepean Hospital upgrade
The State Government has unveiled the first look at Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment.
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’.
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...
State Government delays Levy introduction
The State Government will delay the introduction of the Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL), it was confirmed today.
Currently, the Emergency Services are funded through...
State Government’s Community Cabinet to visit Penrith
Penrith has been selected as the location of the first Community Cabinet of the Minns Government.
NSW prepares to go to the polls
Months of campaigning, promises and arguments will come to an end tomorrow when voters go to the polls at what is expected to be...
Abbott visits Mulgoa Preschool as Budget sell continues
Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke with parents at Mulgoa Preschool earlier today about the coming changes in the 2015-2016 Federal Budget.
Accompanied by Minister for...
Premier in Penrith to announce plan to cut power bills
Households could save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills by quickly changing their electricity deals through Service NSW’s free Energy Switch, in what...
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.
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.
Teachers to be sacked under reforms
Three teachers at Emu Plains Correctional Facility are being sacked under new reforms by the State Government, prompting a rally outside Penrith MP Stuart...
State Budget: Free apprenticeships confirmed
The NSW Government will invest $285 million to deliver 100,000 free apprenticeships, as part of a skills and training package that will allow the...
How residents and rivals reacted to dramatic fall of Stuart Ayres
Support for local MP Stuart Ayres was hard to find on the streets of Penrith in the hours after his decision to resign from cabinet.
Funding to help drug addicted mothers-to-be
Pregnant women across the Nepean region battling drug addiction will have more help to get clean after the announcement of $1.7 million in funding...
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.
“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.
Tanya Davies elevated to Cabinet
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has retained his position as Minister for Sport, while his Mulgoa colleague Tanya Davies has been elevated to Cabinet.
Mr Ayres...
