Where to now for the Liberal Party? Troy Dodds unpacks the election bloodbath.
Melissa McIntosh to serve third term as Lindsay MP
Melissa McIntosh will retain Lindsay for the Liberal Party despite a swing to Labor.
Landslide: Albanese returned as PM, Lindsay too close to call as Labor celebrates historic night
The Coalition is in crisis tonight with Labor claiming a landslide victory at the Federal Election.
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Landslide: Albanese returned as PM, Lindsay too close to call as Labor celebrates historic night
The Coalition is in crisis tonight with Labor claiming a landslide victory at the Federal Election.
LIVE: Federal Election Night 2025
Full coverage of election night, including the latest updates from Lindsay.
CCTV released as investigations continue following serious crash in Kingswood
Police have released CCTV as investigations continue into a serious motorcycle crash in Kingswood.
About 5pm on Sunday, April 27, emergency services were called to...
Council invites the community to help shape Penrith’s future
Penrith City Council has released a new suite of Integrated Planning and Reporting documents outlining a clear path to achieving the community’s vision for Penrith.
Final word: What the papers said in their election eve editorials
It is a long-standing tradition for newspapers to unpack an election campaign and deliver a final verdict on the eve of polling day. Here's what the papers said 24 hours out from Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton's final showdown at the 2025 Federal Election.
Man involved in accident at Penrith Weir dies in hospital
It's been confirmed that a man pulled unconscious from the water at Penrith Weir last weekend has died.
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A twist to Fox Sports' commentary this weekend, more on the new stadium and why referee criticism crossed the line.
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Masked Panther: Referee criticism crossed the line
A twist to Fox Sports' commentary this weekend, more on the new stadium and why referee criticism crossed the line.
Panthers looking for magic solution ahead of Broncos showdown
Despite a disappointing end result, there were actually a couple of things to like out of last Saturday’s loss to Manly at CommBank Stadium.
Panthers confident they can turn horror start around
Some of Penrith's most experienced players remain confident they can turn a disastrous opening to the year around.
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Nashville rises alongside a country music resurgence
Troy Dodds dons a cowboy hat and boots and heads to Music City.
Seafood and style at Hyatt Regency Sydney
We pop into the city for a staycation weekend at the Hyatt Regency Sydney. Here's why you should to.
Why Canberra should be back on your travel list
Emily Chate travels to the nation's capital, and discovers it's much more than a Year 6 camp destination.
A slice of paradise that will leave you refreshed, relaxed and looking at things a little differently
Journalist Ally Hall finds paradise and more at Elysian Luxury Eco Island Resort.
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From Humble Beginnings to a trusted multi-disciplinary practice: Celebrating 30 Years of Nepean Speech and Occupational Therapy!
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