Federal Politics

Dangerous Cranebrook intersection to be upgraded, Federal Government confirms

A major upgrade of the notorious Andrews Road / Greygums Road intersection at Cranebrook will be complete within the next three months.

Lighting up the Great River Walk

Federal Election commitment to improve safety of Great River Walk to be fulfilled

Treasurer: Why Lindsay is safe in government’s hands

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg toured Lindsay today to talk up the Coalition ahead of a likely May election.

Car, Ross back Youngcare’s plan to build “forever homes” for locals in need

Federal Labor Candidate Trevor Ross and Londonderry MP Prue Car are pushing for more support to allow young people with disabilities to live their fullest lives.

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.

Labor to announce Nepean Hospital upgrade

Labor will this morning commit $88 million to the upgrade of Nepean Hospital. The announcement will be made during Bill Shorten's official campaign launch at...

Labor focuses on jobs of the future

Newly appointed Shadow Small Business Minister, Senator Katy Gallagher, has had her ear to the ground in Penrith, listening to what she calls the...

Husar: “My reputation will never recover”

Lindsay MP Emma Husar says she doubts her reputation will ever recover after what she says has been a smear campaign against her. The 38-year-old...

Labor matches Coalition promise to upgrade Dunheved Road

Labor will commit $63.5 million to upgrading Dunheved Road between Richmond Road and Werrington Road – mirroring an announcement made by the Coalition yesterday.

Weddings, footy crowds edge closer to return

National Cabinet met earlier today to discuss the further easing of restrictions.

Dutton talks defence during pre-election visit to Lindsay

With a war in Ukraine and growing Chinese aggression, the Morrison Government is focusing on developing a more capable military force to defend Australia.

West could hold the key on Saturday

As the last week of the campaign gets underway, a new analysis of western Sydney voting behaviours reveals that western Sydney voters could hold the key to deciding the 2022 federal election outcome.

“I fight the system and the system fights me”, says Lindsay candidate

What we’ve got right now in the electorate of Lindsay is ‘dirty politics’ according to far right political activist and Australia First Party (AFP)...

War of words erupts over education

The Federal Government has denied it is cutting funding to education, claiming Labor is using misleading figures in its criticism of the recent Budget. Teachers...

Labor shock: Beamer in frame for Lindsay

Former State Mulgoa MP Diane Beamer is set to make a political comeback with Labor on the verge of confirming she will be their...

Labor promises $500,000 to Lifeline

The Opposition promises more funding for Australia's 24-hour support and suicide prevention service.

Minister in Penrith to launch new program to help hotels become more energy efficient

New program will help hotels and motels become more energy efficient.

Greens hoping to build on 2019 swing in Lindsay

Pieter-Joris Morssink thinks that it’s time for “practical and progressive politics” in Lindsay.

Melissa McIntosh to serve as Shadow Assistant Minister

Federal Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh will serve as Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's Shadow Cabinet.

Prime Minister takes train to Penrith

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made his first visit to Lindsay since becoming Prime Minister last month. Mr Turnbull caught a train to Penrith with...