Federal Politics

Treasurer: Why Lindsay is safe in government’s hands

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg toured Lindsay today to talk up the Coalition ahead of a likely May election.

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.

Ready for battle: Best and Tyndall back up for Lindsay campaign

You’d think the rough and tiring nature of a State Election campaign would be enough for any rising political aspirant, but two local candidates...

Where’s Albo? Labor leader gives Lindsay the cold shoulder

A week out from the Federal Election and there's still no sign of Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese in Lindsay.

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.

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...

Pollies play a role in the fight against domestic violence

When it comes to domestic violence, the political is personal for Member for Lindsay Emma Husar. In her maiden speech on September 12, 2016 Ms...

Labor rallies the troops on health funding

Labor is hoping hundreds of people will attend a rally this Sunday and help put pressure on the NSW Government to fund upgrades for...

12 months of passion and politics

In the 12 months since Labor’s Emma Husar defeated Fiona Scott to claim the Federal seat of Lindsay, she has fought hard for what...

New face in election campaign

After years of supporting the Liberal Party, local man Steve Roddick has had enough. He has now resigned from the Board of the Penrith Valley...

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...

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.

Getting Swim Teachers Back In The Pool

The Federal Government is putting water safety in the fast lane by investing money to train additional swimming teachers to meet the demand for...

Marise Payne named Foreign Minister

Western Sydney Senator Marise Payne has been appointed Australia's new Foreign Minister. It follows Julie Bishop's decision to stand down from the role following the...

Labor accused of ignoring environment during election campaign

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

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...

Labor pushes case for Nepean upgrade

Shadow NSW Treasurer Ryan Park joined the Federal Election campaign trail today, meeting with Lindsay's Labor candidate Emma Husar to discuss much-needed upgrades to Nepean...

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...

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...

Labor calls for United Australia Party candidate to be disendorsed

Labor is calling for Lindsay’s United Australia Candidate to be disendorsed on the eve of the election after several controversial social media posts surfaced. In...