State Politics
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.
Ayres maintains he did not mislead parliament as he points to political motivations of...
State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres believes Labor's desperation to win his seat at next year's State Election is partly behind its razor sharp focus on his role in the John Barilaro trade role scandal.
Labor splashes flood funds, but won’t commit to raise dam wall
NSW Labor will build a levee at Peach Tree Creek in Penrith if it wins government next year, as part of a $225 million flood resilience plan for western Sydney.
“Serious questions”: Ayres signed briefing confirming Jenny West’s appointment to New York trade role
There has been a stunning twist in the parliamentary inquiry into John Barilaro's appointment to a trade post in New York - and it could be a problem for State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres.
Cancer shock: Londonderry MP Prue Car takes leave for treatment
Londonderry MP Prue Car has revealed she's been diagnosed with kidney cancer.
State Government’s Budget pitch to western Sydney
The State Government is talking up its commitments to western Sydney in today's State Budget.Â
Government takes first steps towards major stamp duty reform
First home buyers will be able to avoid paying up front stamp duty and instead pay a small annual property tax under reforms confirmed in today's State Budget.
NSW Government announces sweeping changes to paid parental leave for public sector workers
Teachers, nurses, firefighters and other public sector workers across the State will be encouraged to share childcaring responsibilities between partners under an overhaul of the NSW Government’s paid parental leave scheme.
Car, Ross back Youngcare’s plan to build “forever homes” for locals in need
Federal Labor Candidate Trevor Ross and Londonderry MP Prue Car are pushing for more support to allow young people with disabilities to live their fullest lives.
Premier declares 14-storey hospital tower complete
Towering new hospital building officially opened.
Tanya Davies responds to Labor comments; denies encouraging people to not get vaccinated
Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has responded to comments made by Deputy Labor Leader Prue Car, in which she said Ms Davies was "actively encouraging people not to get vaccinated".
Why Prue Car believes now is the time for Labor to lead in NSW
Prue Car knows that she will have to fight to keep her marginal seat of Londonderry in the 2023 NSW State Election.
Ayres backs his record to tell the story a year out from election
The countdown has begun with a year to go until the next State Election, and Stuart Ayres has his sights firmly set on winning.
Podcast: On The Record – Prue Car
Born in Queensland, Prue Car grew up in Emu Plains and always had an interest in politics.
St Marys company wins contract to build 79 electric buses
St Marys based company Custom Denning has been awarded a contract to design, manufacture and assemble 79 new electric buses.
Singing and dancing banned, elective surgery suspended as COVID wave continues
The NSW Government is re-introducing a raft of restrictions as it loses control of managing the Omicron wave of COVID-19.
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.
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.
“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.
Premier quits: Gladys Berejiklian stands down amid ICAC investigation
Gladys Berejiklian has dramatically quit as Premier.
