State Politics
New State MP’s first sit-down interview: Karen McKeown pledges to listen to locals
New Penrith State MP Karen McKeown talks about the challenges of her new role, the Penrith Stadium upgrade, her plan to listen to locals and how she'll juggle the job with her duties as a Councillor.
$80 million Construction Hub headed for Kingswood
The State Government will deliver on their pre-election promise for an $80 million Western Sydney Construction Hub, set to be located at the existing TAFE NSW Kingswood campus.
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...
Daley promises to make domestic violence prevention a priority during Penrith visit
A $158 million commitment has been made by Labor Leader Michael Daley in an effort to help eradicate domestic violence.
The announcement comes as the...
Premier’s pitch to win the west
Regular visits to Penrith in recent weeks may suggest to some that NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is worried about the party’s chances of retaining...
Station upgrades to begin this weekend
Major works on the transformational Penrith Station upgrade will begin this weekend, May 14 to 15.
Local commuters and passers-by will see demolition work, excavation...
PM talks up exporting during visit to Penrith
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has cemented western Sydney’s economic importance with a visit to convince local businesses to trade internationally.
Mr Abbott addressed a seminar...
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.
Free rego for toll users
Toll road users will soon be eligible for free car registration in an effort to reduce cost pressures on drivers.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian today...
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...
Berejiklian is Premier, what now for Ayres and Davies?
Gladys Berejiklian has officially been chosen to lead New South Wales.
Ms Berejiklian was elected unopposed by her colleagues this morning to lead the Liberal...
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.
Coalition retains government in NSW
Gladys Berejiklian has been retained as NSW Premier with the Coalition Government claiming victory at tonight's State Election.
Locally, Prue Car has retained the seat...
Homes to go as part of Mulgoa Road upgrade
Mulgoa Road is set to expand alongside Penrith’s population, with a corridor upgrade expected to cut travel times through Penrith to the M4 Motorway.
The...
Rail line to open in conjunction with airport
A Metro rail line to the new Western Sydney Airport will be complete in time for the Airport’s opening in 2026, if the Coalition...
Bassett “solicited political donation” from property developer
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has found that former State Londonderry MP Bart Bassett "knowingly solicited a political donation from a property developer".
However,...
Premier in town to open new school building
A new state-of-the-art building was unveiled at Penrith Public School earlier today, as a result of a $10 million investment from the State Government.
Labor hits the ground running with Penrith school visit
Days after the NSW State Election and the new Labor Government has hit the ground running to make sure its presence is felt in...
Snake Pit upgrade welcomed
The St Marys community will soon be able to have a BBQ in the shade at Monfarville Reserve’s ‘Snake Pit’ skate bowl.
$35,000 worth of...
