State Politics
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 says Mulgoa Rise school construction must be fast-tracked
School must be built sooner rather than later, Opposition says.
“I will not let you down”: Penrith MP Karen McKeown delivers maiden speech in...
State Penrith MP Karen McKeown has delivered her maiden speech to NSW Parliament.
Approval close for ambulance superstation
Penrith Council has suggested that the planning proposal for a new ambulance ‘superstation’ in Penrith could be approved this week.
The superstation is part of...
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...
Premier checks in on Penrith Public School upgrade
Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Education Minister Rob Stokes visited Penrith Public School today to see work underway on the school’s $10 million upgrade.
Ms Berejiklian...
State Government’s cool announcement
In the coolest announcement in the lead up to next week's State Budget, half a billion dollars is blowing into classrooms for air conditioning.
Premier...
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...
Premier’s promise to Penrith: Chris Minns opens up about the state’s biggest issues
The Weekender sits down with Premier Chris Minns to talk about everything from the rental crisis to domestic violence.
State Government commits $12 million to Panthers project
A re-elected Baird Government will commit $12 million towards the construction of a state-of-the-art Western Sydney Community and Sports Centre in Penrith – creating...
Schools face huge maintenance backlog
Chifley College Dunheved Campus at St Marys is one of 65 schools in the Penrith area that are together experiencing a $21 million maintenance...
Penrith comes first despite demanding new role, says Stuart Ayres
Stuart Ayres might be the new Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal Party but home is where the heart is for this Penrith politician.
Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies targeted with threatening calls
Two men have been charged over separate alleged threatening phone calls to members of NSW parliament this month.
Earlier this month, investigators from Nepean Police...
Students to be issued Opal cards
More than 420,000 school students will be provided with an Opal card at the start of the 2016 school year so they can travel...
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.
Tanya Davies in stunning push to dump Premier Gladys Berejiklian
Three rebel MPs will move a motion to remove the Premier.
Emu Plains Prison expansion plans dumped
The proposed expansion of Emu Plains Correctional Centre will not be progressing, Minister for Correctional Services, David Elliott, announced today.
"I have today (Tuesday, December...
Tanya Davies stands down from Cabinet
Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has made a shock announcement that she will stand down from her Ministerial roles, stating she wishes to spend more...
Ayres promises upgrades to sports facilities
Penrith is finally set to receive a new synthetic running track, a refurbished tennis centre as well as upgrades to more than half a...
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...
