Federal Politics

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.

Greg Hunt checks in on mental health pledge, as Labor slams rising costs

Head to Health in Penrith has had its work highlighted as the Government checks in on its investments for the community in the lead-up to the Federal Election.

Labor accused of ignoring environment during election campaign

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

Important services secure under Labor

Local women experiencing domestic violence, family breakdown, sexual assault and discrimination would not lose current legal services under a Labor Government. Penrith Women’s Health Centre...

Husar addresses dual citizenship rumours

Lindsay MP Emma Husar has moved to assure locals she is not a dual citizen despite rumours suggesting she may have been in breach...

Prime Minister visits Cambridge Park to talk up women’s sport commitment

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has visited Penrith to spruik a further investment in women's sport. Mr Morrison visited the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre in...

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...

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.

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.

Turnbull declares Lindsay a must-win seat

“If we hold this seat, then we will be returned to Government.” With those words, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull confirmed Lindsay as the seat that...

Howard’s battlers have been lost

When both Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten made unscheduled visits to the Lindsay electorate last Saturday, it was evident that something quite extraordinary and...

Dutton: Shorten must intervene in Husar mess

Senior Government Minister Peter Dutton has called on Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to immediately intervene and bring the Emma Husar crisis to a head. Mr...

Labor promises Dukes Oval upgrade

An amenities upgrade for Dukes Oval in Emu Plains could be on the cards, as part of a $500,000 promise by Labor. The announcement comes...

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...

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.

Labor to launch campaign in Penrith

Labor has announced it will officially launch its election campaign in Penrith next month, saying the city has become "like the Bermuda Triangle" for...