Federal Politics

Underdog bridges the political divide

Meet the man who is bridging the gap between the left and right in Lindsay. Stephen Lynch has been announced as the Nick Xenophon Team's...

Barnaby can’t survive as Deputy PM

When The Daily Telegraph first reported on Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion’s relationship and soon-to-arrive baby, I actually skipped over the story. Couldn’t have cared...

Government announces new stimulus measures as Coronavirus impact escalates

The Commonwealth Government has today released the second stage of its economic plan to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus and help build...

Labor to make education a key election issue

It was all about early starts last Thursday morning, as one local school highlighted the importance of their early intervention programs. Shadow Education Minister Kate...

New lights make River Walk safer

More people are pounding the pavement after long-requested lighting was recently installed along the Great River Walk from Jamison Road to Nepean Avenue.

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...

Federal Election pre-polling begins Monday

Early voting for the Federal Election begins on Monday for those who can't get to a polling place on May 21.

Labor concerned over TAFE cuts

Colyton resident Andrew Peach is a maintenance technician on trains, but says he can’t keep on top of his education with the increasing costs...

PM on notice: Liberals say their policies helped business boom

Shadow Minister for Employment Michaelia Cash has visited Penrith's growing Manufactor site, sending a message to the Labor Government about backing businesses in western Sydney.

Minister says government is keeping great Aussie dream alive

Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar has visited Lindsay to talk up the Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

Turnbull helps Panthers launch new state-of-the-art Rugby League Academy

The Penrith Panthers are officially the envy of every sporting team in Australia following the opening of the $22 million Panthers Rugby League Academy. Prime...

Coalition makes major environmental announcement

The important work of the Green Army in creating and conserving our Cumberland Conservation Corridors will continue to be supported. If re-elected, the Turnbull Government...

Morrison spends day in Lindsay as campaign gets in full swing

Scott Morrison spent the second day of the election campaign in Lindsay, touring a factory in St Marys.

Turnbull gets work started on next phase of road upgrades

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has visited Orchard Hills to mark the next stage of The Northern Road upgrade. His visit reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to...

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.

Coalition best for business, says O’Dwyer

Cafe Fred is one of 13,000 small businesses in Lindsay that will benefit from tax changes announced in the Federal Budget, according to Assistant...

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...

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...

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.

Labor accused of ignoring environment during election campaign

Labor has been accused of “abandoning” the environment in Lindsay as the election closes in.