Government reaches deal on aged care reform

A bipartisan agreement has been reached for a $5.6 billion package of aged care reforms, including more support for people living independently in their home.

Women’s health issues at centre of conversation at roundtable

Women’s health was top of the agenda at a roundtable attended by key Liberal Party politicians in Penrith last week.

Why Pauline Hanson believes One Nation is making ground in Penrith

"People don't believe in it": Pauline Hanson's climate change claim as she visits Penrith.

Opinion: How Dutton’s power play put him in election race

Peter Dutton's nuclear plan has not been laughed out of the room. This is why Anthony Albanese should be worried.

Emu Plains, Leonay set to be shifted out of Lindsay

Voters in Emu Plains and Leonay would be moved into a different Federal electorate under boundary changes proposed by the Australian Electoral Commission.

State Government confirms Mamre Road funding

The State Government has confirmed $500 million will be included in the upcoming State Budget to allow the next stage of construction to begin on Mamre Road between Erskine Park and Kemps Creek.

At a glance: The 2024 federal budget split four ways

The government has handed down its budget for 2024–25. It’s delivered a $9.3 billion surplus for the financial year just about to finish but is forecasting a $28.3 billion deficit for next year. Here’s the key points.

Government announces funding for raft of transport projects

The Federal Government has backflipped on a decision to axe funding for Stage 2 of the Mulgoa Road upgrade.

Melissa McIntosh endorsed as Liberal Candidate for Lindsay

Melissa McIntosh will fight her third straight Federal Election after being endorsed as the Liberal candidate for Lindsay for the next poll.

Podcast: On The Record – Marise Payne

Former Defence Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne joins us 'On The Record' to discuss her extraordinary career in politics.

Dutton backs McIntosh to be Lindsay candidate at next election

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has visited Jamisontown today, speaking for the first time about a looming pre-selection battle in Lindsay.

Grant to help fuel young minds

Penrith Community Kitchen has received a grant to help support 26 schools in the Penrith Local Government Area.

Mark Davies confirms he’ll stand for Lindsay preselection

Liberal MP Melissa McIntosh is facing a challenge from within ahead of Lindsay preselection.

Is Anthony Albanese a one-term Prime Minister?

Is the Prime Minister in a spiral he can't escape from? Troy Dodds on why Anthony Albanese's honey moon is over.

Labor takes the axe to raft of local infrastructure projects

There's been a scathing response to the Federal Government's decision to axe funding to a host of major infrastructure projects in western Sydney.

Marise Payne announces retirement

Former Foreign Minister Marise Payne has announced her retirement from the Senate, effective, September 30. In a statement, Payne, who has over 26 years of...

Dutton praises charities’ role in responding to cost-of-living crisis

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has visited Penrith, checking in on the seat that remained stoically Liberal at last year's Federal Election.

Why many will feel flat after Tuesday’s Federal Budget

Troy Dodds on why not everyone is cheering about the Budget being back in black.

Budget back in black as Labor attempts to curb cost-of-living crisis

Labor will return the Federal Budget to surplus, albeit temporarily, and has addressed a range of cost-of-living issues as Treasurer Jim Chalmers aims to set up the country for a mixed economic road ahead.

PM on notice: Liberals say their policies helped business boom

Shadow Minister for Employment Michaelia Cash has visited Penrith's growing Manufactor site, sending a message to the Labor Government about backing businesses in western Sydney.