Federal Politics
Local MPs rejected from airport Forum
Emma Husar and Susan Templeman are fuming after they were rejected from becoming members of a Forum helping to guide the future of the...
Mental health program extended
More than half a million dollars will be spent to continue a crucial trial that offers employment to those suffering with mental health issues.
Liberal...
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...
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.
Coalition, Labor announce changes to Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
A win for seniors on the election campaign.
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.
You can almost hear the train coming
The Federal Government has committed millions to the design of rail around the future western Sydney airport, a decade before it’s set to open.
Released in the Federal Budget...
Scott loses Lindsay: Seat falls to Labor
Fiona Scott has dramatically lost the seat of Lindsay with Labor candidate Emma Husar claiming victory a short time ago.
Earlier both Ms Scott and...
Husar goes to ground as allegations intensify
From a rising star to an embattled MP, Federal Member for Lindsay Emma Husar has taken personal leave following a disastrous week of revelations.
Ms...
Coalition announces funding to tackle tech-savvy domestic violence offenders
Coalition commits $480,000 for new case workers to tackle domestic violence at Penrith Women's Health Centre.
Council “left in the dark” on rail link plans
Councillors raise serious concerns as mystery still surrounds promised rail line.
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.
Flight paths still up in the air as voters consider impact of airport
It’s one of the biggest infrastructure projects western Sydney has ever seen, but one big question still hangs over Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport: What are the flight paths?
Is Anthony Albanese a one-term Prime Minister?
Is the Prime Minister in a spiral he can't escape from? Troy Dodds on why Anthony Albanese's honey moon is over.
Turnbull makes education announcement in Emu Plains
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made an education announcement while in Lindsay this morning.
Mr Turnbull caught the train to the local area and visited...
Turnbull goes it alone on airport
The Sydney Airport Group has declined the opportunity to build and operate the new Western Sydney Airport (WSA) at Badgerys Creek.
It means the Federal...
Labor begins preselection process for Lindsay
Labor has commenced its search for a replacement candidate for Emma Husar at the next Federal Election, opening its preselection process last Friday.
Ms Husar...
Election win for Luke Priddis Foundation as major parties commit to digital hub funding
Every year kids are getting more and more tech savvy. This is no different for those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with many...
Pollies outline Penrith’s recovery roadmap
Local, State and Federal representatives outline what they're doing to help Penrith through the recession.
Two new candidates enter race for Lindsay
The Greens and the Informed Medical Options Party will both field candidates for Lindsay at the upcoming Federal Election.
