State Politics
Students to be issued Opal cards
More than 420,000 school students will be provided with an Opal card at the start of the 2016 school year so they can travel...
Emu Plains Prison expansion plans dumped
The proposed expansion of Emu Plains Correctional Centre will not be progressing, Minister for Correctional Services, David Elliott, announced today.
"I have today (Tuesday, December...
Premier in Penrith to welcome interns
56 medical graduates starting their one year internship at Nepean Hospital this morning have received a warm welcome from Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister...
Daley promises to make domestic violence prevention a priority during Penrith visit
A $158 million commitment has been made by Labor Leader Michael Daley in an effort to help eradicate domestic violence.
The announcement comes as the...
Promised Service NSW centre could still be three years away
Glenmore Park residents may have to wait another three years before their promised Service NSW centre is open.
Premier quits: Gladys Berejiklian stands down amid ICAC investigation
Gladys Berejiklian has dramatically quit as Premier.
Labor commits to building high school in Jordan Springs if elected
Labor will build a public high school in Jordan Springs if it is successfully elected at the upcoming State Election.
Member for Londonderry Prue Car...
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins Labor campaign trail in Penrith
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants Labor candidate Karen McKeown to win the seat of Penrith for the party in tomorrow’s State Election.
There was a...
Local member disheartens LGBTI community over gay marriage stance
Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies, has disappointed the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community.
Responding to queries raised by the Weekender after controversial reports one of her campaign...
Foley: Ayres could lose his seat over M4 toll
Over 10,000 western Sydney residents have voiced their anger about the reintroduction of tolls on the M4 between Parramatta and Homebush by signing a...
State Budget: Free apprenticeships confirmed
The NSW Government will invest $285 million to deliver 100,000 free apprenticeships, as part of a skills and training package that will allow the...
Premier checks in on Penrith Public School upgrade
Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Education Minister Rob Stokes visited Penrith Public School today to see work underway on the school’s $10 million upgrade.
Ms Berejiklian...
More funding flows for “jewel in the crown”
Penrith’s “jewel in the crown” has received another significant boost, with $10 million being allocated to open space embellishments along the Nepean River.
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.
Greens say they deserve your attention this election
Some may label the Greens as obsessed with the environment or too radical, but the party wants voters to scratch beyond the surface to discover their core values ahead of the NSW Election.
Premier back in Penrith as government holds rail manufacturing roundtable
Premier Chris Minns was back in Penrith today - this time to discuss rail manufacturing.
Commuters asked to be patient during car park construction
Negotiations are underway to ensure no net loss of commuter parking surrounding Penrith Station during the construction of a second 350 space multi-storey car...
State Government’s cool announcement
In the coolest announcement in the lead up to next week's State Budget, half a billion dollars is blowing into classrooms for air conditioning.
Premier...
Independent Mark Tyndall confirms State Election tilt
Independent candidate for Lindsay, Mark Tyndall has announced that he will now also be running for Penrith in the upcoming State Election.
For the past...
Free dental checks launched at schools
Children at Penrith South Public School were the first to try out a new State Government initiative which offers free mobile dental check-ups.
