State Politics
Tanya Davies responds to Labor comments; denies encouraging people to not get vaccinated
Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has responded to comments made by Deputy Labor Leader Prue Car, in which she said Ms Davies was "actively encouraging people not to get vaccinated".
Premier back in Penrith as government holds rail manufacturing roundtable
Premier Chris Minns was back in Penrith today - this time to discuss rail manufacturing.
Premier in town to open new school building
A new state-of-the-art building was unveiled at Penrith Public School earlier today, as a result of a $10 million investment from the State Government.
State Budget reveals major deficits but paves a road to economic recovery
The message to New South Wales residents is clear: get out and spend.
Cornish confirms State tilt
Penrith City Councillor Marcus Cornish has confirmed that he will stand as an Independent candidate for the seat of Penrith at the upcoming State...
Tackling trolley trouble
Local Labor representatives are throwing their support behind a new policy aimed at tackling Penrith’s abandoned trolley plague.
State Opposition Leader Michael Daley has promised...
Labor wants new-look M4 to be free
Penrith residents are being urged to make submissions to an upcoming inquiry into road tolling in NSW, with locals about to pay up to...
State Government to recruit record number of teachers
More public school teachers are set to join the ranks across Penrith following an announcement from the State Government on Wednesday.
4600 teachers will be...
One Nation to run Penrith candidate at State Election
A new spanner has been thrown into the works ahead of the State Election in March with One Nation to run a candidate in...
New support announced for businesses, individuals as lockdown extension looms
Help is coming to businesses and individuals doing it tough in lockdown.
Cancer shock: Londonderry MP Prue Car takes leave for treatment
Londonderry MP Prue Car has revealed she's been diagnosed with kidney cancer.
Western Sydney leading economic recovery, says Treasurer
NSW Treasurer sits down for a chat with the Weekender.
The great stadium debate: Where the major parties stand ahead of State Election
The building of a major new stadium in Penrith has become one of the most contentious issues in the area in the last few years, and crunch time for the project is imminent.
Construction to begin on new school at Jordan Springs
The State Government has confirmed that construction on a promised primary school at Jordan Springs will begin in the coming months.
Plans for the school...
Students keep their cool as air-conditioning program rolls out
Summer days are a little easier for students in Penrith with confirmation that all schools in the city have had air-conditioning installed through the State Government's Cooler Classroom Program.
Jodi McKay refuses to resign as Labor leader, commits to lead party to next...
A defiant Jodi McKay says she is not stepping down as leader of the Labor Party in New South Wales.
Former Prime Minister John Howard joins Stuart Ayres on the campaign trail in Penrith
Former Prime Minister John Howard said he believes the Liberal Party can win the NSW Election as he joined Penrith MP Stuart Ayres on the campaign trail today.
Premier’s promise to Penrith: Chris Minns opens up about the state’s biggest issues
The Weekender sits down with Premier Chris Minns to talk about everything from the rental crisis to domestic violence.
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.
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