State Politics
New support announced for businesses, individuals as lockdown extension looms
Help is coming to businesses and individuals doing it tough in lockdown.
State Government announces support for small business, tweaks Dine & Discover program
The NSW Government has today announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help tens of thousands of small businesses and people across NSW impacted by the current COVID-19 lockdown.
State Budget: $100 vouchers for swimming lessons
The State Government will help fund swimming lessons for children under a new initiative announced in today's Budget.
State Government set to confirm Panthers Stadium redevelopment
Penrith set to be a big winner in the State Budget.
Londonderry MP Prue Car elected Deputy Leader of NSW Labor
Londonderry MP Prue Car has been elected Deputy Leader of the NSW Labor Party.
Special tribute to late MP Jim Anderson
Former St Marys and Londonderry MP Jim Anderson has been recognised with a special honour by Blacktown City Council.
Opposition Leader Jodi McKay steps down
NSW Labor Leader Jodi McKay has stepped down after a week of intense pressure surrounding her position.
Jodi McKay refuses to resign as Labor leader, commits to lead party to next...
A defiant Jodi McKay says she is not stepping down as leader of the Labor Party in New South Wales.
Exclusive: Tanya Davies responds to latest Wallacia developments
Another twist in the saga at Wallacia.
M12 to become a reality as governments give green light
The M12 will now become a reality after it received fast-tracked planning approval under the NSW Government’s COVID-19 economic recovery program.
Western Sydney leading economic recovery, says Treasurer
NSW Treasurer sits down for a chat with the Weekender.
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.
State Budget reveals major deficits but paves a road to economic recovery
The message to New South Wales residents is clear: get out and spend.
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.
State Government set to flag stadium spend
This month's State Budget may open the door for an upgrade of Panthers Stadium, or potentially even the building of a new boutique venue in the region.
Premier must and will survive scandal
Premier deserves to survive, even if she's taken a personal hit.
“I haven’t done anything wrong”: Premier refuses to stand down
It's been a dramatic day at ICAC - after the Premier dropped a major bombshell.
Women hardest hit by pandemic and recession, says Labor
Labor and women’s advocacy groups are calling for more to be done to protect Penrith’s most vulnerable, with a growing number of women aged 55 and over experiencing homelessness.
Pollies outline Penrith’s recovery roadmap
Local, State and Federal representatives outline what they're doing to help Penrith through the recession.
Penrith’s first synthetic sports track to be built at Werrington’s Harold Corr Oval
Harold Corr Oval in Cambridge Park will be the home of the area’s first ever synthetic sports track when it’s opened for use late next year.