Federal Politics
Early election on the cards
Australia may go to to an early election on July 2, while it's been confirmed that the Budget will be delivered earlier than planned...
Election Night Live: Australia Decides
Welcome to our live election night blog. We've got you covered with the latest from the battle between Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten, with...
McIntosh gets down to business
With the dust starting to settle on the Federal Election result, focus will now turn on the commitments made during the campaign.
Lindsay has resumed...
Head To Health Penrith Opening
Penrith is now home to the first Head to Health Centre in the country, which promises to change the way locals access mental health...
PM visits airport site as runway construction begins
Construction is officially underway on the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport runway.
Husar returns to where it all began
Member for Lindsay, Emma Husar has gone back to her roots, spending time at her first job, Penrith McDonald’s on High Street, in the...
Please just shut up and vote: Why what you do on election day really...
A special guest opinion piece ahead of Saturday's election.
New face in election campaign
After years of supporting the Liberal Party, local man Steve Roddick has had enough.
He has now resigned from the Board of the Penrith Valley...
Marise Payne named Foreign Minister
Western Sydney Senator Marise Payne has been appointed Australia's new Foreign Minister.
It follows Julie Bishop's decision to stand down from the role following the...
Where’s Albo? Labor leader gives Lindsay the cold shoulder
A week out from the Federal Election and there's still no sign of Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese in Lindsay.
Boost for local sports, arts
Penrith is going to be a hub for art, sport and recreation after a $2.45 million investment to transform facilities in the area.
Eight local...
More funding will lock in upgrade to Dunheved Road
The highly anticipated Dunheved Road upgrade will be given a push after the Federal Government budgeted a further $63.5 million, bringing the project’s total funding up to $127 million.
Penrith can drive manufacturing revival, says Labor
Labor wants the country to make more Australian made products and thinks Penrith businesses are the key to to make it happen.
Tax overhaul a primary focus for Liberal Democrats
After a challenging few years Gareth McClure wants to bring back an optimistic future for the people in the electorate of Lindsay.
Coalition maintains Lindsay push as Frydenberg launches McIntosh’s campaign
The Liberal Party is keeping a razor sharp focus on Lindsay, continuing a string of high profile Ministerial visits on Wednesday.
PM meets with local manufacturers
Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited window and door manufacturer Plustec in Emu Plains last week to discuss Australian-made products with western Sydney businesses.
He joined...
Turmoil in Canberra: Turnbull survives spill
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has seen off a dramatic threat to his leadership and will remain in the top job - for now.
Mr Turnbull...
Bill’s gaffe not a gaffe at all
So Bill Shorten is sexist, living in the last century and has no idea how the modern family works.
At least that's how some want to...
Program to focus on healthy living
Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh has launched a new program aimed at promoting healthy and active living within the community.
Turnbull pushes Budget during Penrith visit
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made his way to Penrith in a bid to sell his Budget to the western Sydney workforce.
Accompanied by Minister...
