Federal Politics
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...
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.
Liberal candidate hits the ground running
New Liberal candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh has wasted little time getting down to business, as the battle for the marginal seat gets underway.
The...
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...
Penrith Whitewater Stadium and PVRSC to be upgraded under Coalition
The Liberals have committed to deliver upgrades for both Penrith Whitewater Stadium and Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre.
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.
Labor says its housing policy is positive
After seven years of looking to buy her own home, South Penrith resident Rika Kuala is hoping a change in Government policy will allow...
Car, Ross back Youngcare’s plan to build “forever homes” for locals in need
Federal Labor Candidate Trevor Ross and Londonderry MP Prue Car are pushing for more support to allow young people with disabilities to live their fullest lives.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Labor Lindsay candidate Trevor Ross launches campaign in Penrith
Labor candidate Trevor Ross has launched his campaign as he tries to wrestle Lindsay back for the party after just one term with the Coalition.
Shorten visits Werrington to make NBN announcement
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten is back in Penrith today, visiting the Werrington Park Corporate Centre ahead of his appearance on ABC TV's 'Q&A' this...
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...
Husar responds: I’ll keep fighting for Lindsay
Lindsay MP Emma Husar has described many of the claims made about her in the past week as "lies" as she responds to an...
Coalition announces Chapman Gardens overhaul
More sporting commitments for Lindsay have been announced with the Coalition promising to invest $1 million into the Chapman Gardens Sports Precinct in Kingswood.
The...
Dutton praises charities’ role in responding to cost-of-living crisis
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has visited Penrith, checking in on the seat that remained stoically Liberal at last year's Federal Election.
