GP shortage impacts pressure on Emergency Departments, new figures show
GP visits are down, ED presentation are up. The two are no doubt linked.
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.