Federal Politics
Please just shut up and vote: Why what you do on election day really...
A special guest opinion piece ahead of Saturday's election.
Labor officially launches campaign in Penrith
An $88 million funding injection to Nepean Hospital was the critical local announcement to come out of this morning's Labor campaign launch, held in...
Christmas provides opportunity to reset the political agenda in 2018
All of us look forward to the Christmas period – an opportunity to relax, reset and take a much-needed break.
For the sitting NSW and...
Ready for battle: Best and Tyndall back up for Lindsay campaign
You’d think the rough and tiring nature of a State Election campaign would be enough for any rising political aspirant, but two local candidates...
Labor Announces Candidate For Federal Election
Things are heating up ahead of next year's Federal Election with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese announcing today a potential candidate to represent Labor in...
Silent treatment: One Nation candidate missing in action
It is unlikely that One Nation’s candidate for Lindsay will speak to the media ahead of the upcoming 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.
Defence industry fuelled by local business
A local herself, Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne was delighted to visit one local business that is literally fuelling the Defence industry.
Penrith-based petrochemical...
Time to act on marriage equality
Discussions around marriage equality are more relevant than ever to Penrith Council, now it has its first openly gay Councillor.
Young Labor Councillor Aaron Duke...
Husar hits back as new reports surface
Emma Husar says allegations against her that have surfaced in new media reports this morning are "untrue, unfair and hurtful".
The Lindsay MP has taken...
John Howard back in Penrith to support Liberal candidate Melissa McIntosh
Former Prime Minister John Howard joined Liberal Candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh on the campaign trail this morning, meeting locals all over the Penrith...
Health professionals gather virtually to discuss local Coronavirus response
Members of the Lindsay Healthy Active Living Network virtually put their heads together last week to discuss the local response to the Coronavirus epidemic.
Labor promises cheaper child care to families
Anthony Albanese has delivered his Budget Reply.
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.
Coalition continues to roll out the big guns
Last week it was John Howard, this week it was Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop.
The Coalition continues to bring out the big names to...
Federal Government to fully fund NDIS
Treasurer Scott Morrison has moved to assure the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - but we'll all have to pay for...
Lindsay lottery: Still no candidates
It could be an election-deciding seat but neither major party has announced their candidate for Lindsay for next year’s Federal Election.
The delay could cost...
Morrison announces election sweetener for first home buyers
First home buyers are set for a significant leg up with a new initiative from the Coalition to slash the size of a home loan deposit.
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.
