Federal Politics
A question of trust and integrity
This is probably one of the most difficult pre-election columns I’ve ever written.
Difficult because it is impossible to say there’s been a clear winner...
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.
“I fight the system and the system fights me”, says Lindsay candidate
What we’ve got right now in the electorate of Lindsay is ‘dirty politics’ according to far right political activist and Australia First Party (AFP)...
Lindsay falls to Liberals
Lindsay is back in Liberal hands with Melissa McIntosh to serve as its next MP.
With more than 50 per cent of the vote counted...
Lindsay MP Emma Husar taking “personal leave” as investigation continues
Embattled Lindsay MP Emma Husar is taking personal leave, effective immediately.
It comes as an investigation into bullying and workplace misconduct in Ms Husar's Penrith...
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.
Dunheved Road upgrade will bust congestion
Planning and investigation works will soon begin for the Federal Government’s $63.5 million Dunheved Road upgrade.
West could hold the key on Saturday
As the last week of the campaign gets underway, a new analysis of western Sydney voting behaviours reveals that western Sydney voters could hold the key to deciding the 2022 federal election outcome.
Shorten promises $125 million for cancer care centre in Penrith
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has visited Lindsay for the first time during the election campaign to announce funding for a new cancer care centre at Nepean Hospital.
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...
Husar: “They just burnt me and left me there to die”
Former Lindsay MP Emma Husar claims she was "burnt and left to die" by the Labor Party, and has been forced to move to Perth in the wake of her 2018 resignation.
Exclusive: Labor considering bypassing preselection for new Lindsay candidate
Former Lindsay MP David Bradbury has denied any possibility of a dramatic return to contest the seat at the next election, declaring he is...
Teleconference discusses government support for businesses
Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh has hosted a teleconference with local small businesses and the Small Business Minister to discuss the government support available in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Greens to preference Labor at election
Greens Leader Adam Bandt has confirmed that the party would preference Labor ahead of the Liberals across the country.
Prime Minister takes train to Penrith
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made his first visit to Lindsay since becoming Prime Minister last month.
Mr Turnbull caught a train to Penrith with...
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...
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.
Husar, Beaton to contest Labor preselection for Lindsay
Labor will go to a preselection battle to decide a candidate to take on sitting Liberal MP Fiona Scott at next year’s Federal Election.
Ross...
Turnbull pushes Budget during Penrith visit
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made his way to Penrith in a bid to sell his Budget to the western Sydney workforce.
Accompanied by Minister...
Pharmacies warn they’ll go out of business under proposed changes
Pharmacy owners warn they’ll go out of business if planned changes go ahead.
