Final word: What the papers said in their election eve editorials
It is a long-standing tradition for newspapers to unpack an election campaign and deliver a final verdict on the eve of polling day. Here's what the papers said 24 hours out from Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton's final showdown at the 2025 Federal Election.
Man involved in accident at Penrith Weir dies in hospital
It's been confirmed that a man pulled unconscious from the water at Penrith Weir last weekend has died.
AEC urges respectful behaviour at voting centres
The Australian Electoral Commission is reminding all campaigners to behave respectfully towards voters, one another and election staff.
Troy Dodds delivers his final verdict on the Federal Election
It's come down to this: the final days of the campaign. Troy Dodds delivers his final verdict.
How big heart, and plenty of hair, is helping people in need
A 12-year-old Cranebrook local is giving up her hair for a cause.
Court over-rules Council on St Marys childcare centre decision
A nearly $5 million childcare centre has been approved despite being originally refused by Penrith City Council.
Coalition commits $2 million to Museum of Fire in fresh election promise
The Coalition will provide Penrith’s Museum of Fire with $2 million in funding for a new storage facility if it wins Saturday’s election.
Albanese pitches certainty in bid for second term as PM
In a major speech days out from election day, Anthony Albanese has made the case that he is a safe pair of hands during a time of global upheaval.
Final pitch: Every McMahon election candidate in their own words
As the Federal Election nears, we asked every candidate for McMahon to deliver their final pitch to you.
Final pitch: Every Macquarie election candidate in their own words
As the Federal Election nears, we asked every candidate for Macquarie to deliver their final pitch to you.
Final pitch: Every Lindsay election candidate in their own words
As the Federal Election nears, we asked every candidate for Lindsay to deliver their final pitch to you.
Duo being questioned after dramatic police chase
A dramatic police chase has resulted in two people being arrested.
Your guide to election night 2025
Order a pizza, get out the Twisties, chill the beverages and get ready for election night this Saturday.
Penrith’s longest running Indian restaurant, Amma Amma Tamleni, has closed
Penrith's longest running Indian restaurant has quietly closed its doors.
“Game changer”: Coalition to help build Women’s Rugby League Academy if elected
The Coalition has promised $10 million to help build a Penrith Panthers Women’s Academy and Community Hub.
‘Quiet Australians’ can deliver me victory, Dutton says
Despite polls showing Peter Dutton losing support, a surge to other right-wing parties could give the Opposition Leader the keys to the lodge.
Major parties squabble over new 24/7 health advice service
Labor says it's a game changer for health, but the Coalition claims it's embedded in lies.
Former PM joins Liberal push in Lindsay
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has joined the campaign trail in Penrith.
Woman fighting for life after dramatic fall at Penrith RSL
A woman in her 70s is fighting for life after she fell from an upper floor at Penrith RSL this morning.
More closures of M4 ramps coming in May
More closures of the M4 Motorway ramps at Mulgoa Road have been locked in.