State Politics
More parking woes loom
The parking battle in Penrith continues and Councillor Marcus Cornish warns it’s about to get a whole lot harder for locals to find a...
Opposition vows to fight incinerator
The State Opposition is vowing to stand against building one of the world's largest energy from waste incinerators in western Sydney.
Opposition Leader Luke Foley...
Christmas provides opportunity to reset the political agenda in 2018
All of us look forward to the Christmas period – an opportunity to relax, reset and take a much-needed break.
For the sitting NSW and...
Foley commits to timetable review as Sydney Uni joins wave of criticism
Opposition Leader Luke Foley says if Labor wins the 2019 State Election it will review the new train timetable and "restore some fairness".
It comes...
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...
Ayres says Labor “ignored trains for 16 years”
The much-criticised new train timetable is just days away from beginning and local commuters are still furious over increased transit times.
Shadow Transport Minister Jodi...
Free rego for toll users
Toll road users will soon be eligible for free car registration in an effort to reduce cost pressures on drivers.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian today...
New timetable could see commuters revolt against State Government
Transport Minister Andrew Constance is under immense pressure to intervene and make last minute changes to the new train timetable, set to come into...
Carney confident of success in Mulgoa
Western Sydney born and raised Todd Carney is set to take on Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies at the 2019 State Election.
Opposition Leader Luke...
Premier visits Cranebrook to announce billion-dollar education boost
Schools across Penrith are set to receive a slice of $1.09 billion next year through the needs-based Resource Allocation Model funding method.
NSW Premier Gladys...
First shots fired in battle for Penrith
The State Election may be a year and a half away but the first shots have already been fired between sitting Liberal MP Stuart...
Karen McKeown to take on Stuart Ayres at 2019 State Election
Former Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown will take on Stuart Ayres at the 2019 State Election after being confirmed as Labor's candidate for Penrith this...
Opposition warns against rumoured merger
Member for Londonderry Prue Car has joined Shadow Minister for Police Guy Zangari in calling on the Liberal National Government to come clean about...
Waiting game as Nepean’s struggles continue
Whether it’s waiting in Emergency or waiting for elective surgery, Nepean Hospital continues to struggle with some of the longest wait times in the...
State Government to “come down” on rogue retirement village operators
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres joined local Glad Simonis to discuss the benefits of the new package of reforms for retirement village residents that were...
Exclusive: Jordan Springs school construction to begin within two years
Construction on a new primary school at Jordan Springs will begin within two years, according to the NSW Education Minister.
Rob Stokes joined Member for...
Sports rebate will help parents
Thousands of school children across New South Wales are set to benefit from a new $100 rebate for sporting and fitness related costs, with...
Problem gamblers get more help in Budget
The NSW Government will provide up to $18 million for the Responsible Gambling Fund to address the risks of problem gambling and associated harms...
Huge funding commitment for war on domestic violence
Domestic violence initiatives are front and centre in today's State Budget.
More than $350 million will be spent over four years to provide greater protection...
Budget delivers for western Sydney
Families across western Sydney are set to benefit from a record State Budget injecting billions of dollars in health, education, environment and transport infrastructure...
