Federal Politics

Labor promises cheaper child care to families

Anthony Albanese has delivered his Budget Reply.

PM visits airport site as runway construction begins

Construction is officially underway on the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport runway.

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.

Passion, pride and power: The making of Marise Payne

A westie at heart, Marise Payne continues to earn respect on the world stage.

Prime Minister confirms COVID-19 diagnosis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has tested positive to COVID-19.

From firefighter to MP: Why Trevor Ross believes he can win Lindsay for Labor

Trevor Ross thinks it is about time more working-class people got involved in the decision making of politics.

Push for women in trades to be an election issue

A national organisation wants to drill into the government the importance of women in trades ahead of the Federal Election.

When all is said and done, ScoMo’s 60 Minutes interview achieved its purpose

It was very much mission accomplished for team Morrison.

The old tricks won’t pass muster this election campaign

If the last few weeks of this ‘election campaign that’s not an election campaign’ has proven anything, it’s that both major parties will need to adjust to a new way of campaigning in 2022, particularly in the shadow of COVID.

Challenges and opportunities ahead for NDIS post-COVID

The Federal Minister in charge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has heard firsthand accounts from the front line about the challenges confronting the system and its workers.

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.

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...

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...

Getting Swim Teachers Back In The Pool

The Federal Government is putting water safety in the fast lane by investing money to train additional swimming teachers to meet the demand for...

ScoMo spends morning in Lindsay as unofficial election campaign rolls on

Prime Minister Scott Morrison kicked off another week of campaigning, spending this morning visiting locals and businesses in Lindsay.

ScoMo’s on the blower: Prime Minister chats with locals

The community had a chance to ask Prime Minister Scott Morrison questions about COVID-19 first hand this week.

New support announced for businesses, individuals as lockdown extension looms

Help is coming to businesses and individuals doing it tough in lockdown.

Sitting Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh facing prospect of challenge from within

Speculation surrounding the future of Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh is intensifying, with the prospect of a surprise challenge from within the Liberal Party in the lead-up to the next election.

M12 to become a reality as governments give green light

The M12 will now become a reality after it received fast-tracked planning approval under the NSW Government’s COVID-19 economic recovery program.

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...