State Politics
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...
Labor promises to clear up future plans for Luddenham Village
Candidate for Badgerys Creek (formerly Mulgoa) Garion Thain has committed to finalising a plan for the future of Luddenham Village if a Labor Government is elected on March 25.
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.
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.
Podcast: On The Record – Prue Car
Born in Queensland, Prue Car grew up in Emu Plains and always had an interest in politics.
Labor locks in Karen McKeown to take on Stuart Ayres at 2023 election
Karen McKeown will have a second tilt at winning the state seat of Penrith at March’s election after being endorsed as Labor’s candidate.
Budget delivers for western Sydney
Families across western Sydney are set to benefit from a record State Budget injecting billions of dollars in health, education, environment and transport infrastructure...
Praise for Wentworth as it opens new Penrith office
The newly renovated and expanded office for Wentworth Community Housing in Penrith was officially opened by Minister for Social Housing, Pru Goward and State...
Premier in Penrith to welcome interns
56 medical graduates starting their one year internship at Nepean Hospital this morning have received a warm welcome from Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister...
Treasurer switches off power plan
The State Government has ruled out Endeavour Energy acquiring a portion of Jamison Park for a new power substation.
The Weekender reported on February 19...
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.
State Election ballot paper order decided
With the State Election race well underway, candidates across all electorates discovered their ballot paper positions this morning.
Seven candidates are set to battle it...
Former Prime Minister John Howard joins Stuart Ayres on the campaign trail in Penrith
Former Prime Minister John Howard said he believes the Liberal Party can win the NSW Election as he joined Penrith MP Stuart Ayres on the campaign trail today.
It’s time for Dominic Perrottet to prepare for Opposition
Is there a path to victory for the Coalition in New South Wales? Troy Dodds doesn't think so.
Independent enters race for Penrith at 2023 State Election
Geoffrey Duncan believes that politicians should be the people’s voice in parliament, rather than just voicing the views of a party.
The Penrith State Election candidates pitch for your vote
Penrith has been held by the Liberal Party since the 2010 by-election.
Labor wants new-look M4 to be free
Penrith residents are being urged to make submissions to an upcoming inquiry into road tolling in NSW, with locals about to pay up to...
Premier announces major health boost
In the largest workforce boost in the history of Australian healthcare, patients will gain an extra 5000 nurses and midwives under a plan announced...
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...
More parking woes loom
The parking battle in Penrith continues and Councillor Marcus Cornish warns it’s about to get a whole lot harder for locals to find a...
