State Politics
Hey Stuart, where’s our bridge?
It seems 2016 is not the first time the absence of a bridge along the Nepean River has been a concern.
On Tuesday, Member for...
Council rubbishes plan for incinerator
A number of Penrith Councillors are against the development of a proposed ‘waste to energy’ facility at the back of Erskine Park.
At Monday night’s...
Labor promises to air condition all Penrith schools
Opposition Leader Luke Foley has announced a Labor government would air condition some 600 schools as part of a $300 million investment.
Mr Foley was...
Coalition to cut train travel costs
Commuters travelling from Penrith to the City will save more than $500 a year under a new weekly cap commitment announced by the State...
$80 million Construction Hub headed for Kingswood
The State Government will deliver on their pre-election promise for an $80 million Western Sydney Construction Hub, set to be located at the existing TAFE NSW Kingswood campus.
St Marys company wins contract to build 79 electric buses
St Marys based company Custom Denning has been awarded a contract to design, manufacture and assemble 79 new electric buses.
Premier turns sod on second stage of Nepean Hospital upgrade as he makes Penrith...
By the time voters go to the polls on March 25, Dominic Perrottet will likely own a Penrith Panthers jersey and be calling Westfield ‘the plaza’.
Labor hits the ground running with Penrith school visit
Days after the NSW State Election and the new Labor Government has hit the ground running to make sure its presence is felt in...
Pre-election education promise questioned
Jordan Spring residents are furious there is still no funding allocated for a primary school, claiming they were told the school would be completed...
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...
Daley promises timetable review
State Opposition Leader Michael Daley has made his first visit to Penrith since replacing Luke Foley last month.
He used one of the busiest shopping...
Car backs Jodi McKay in Labor leadership race
Londonderry MP Prue Car says she'll throw her support behind Jodi McKay in the race to become Labor's next State leader.
Ms McKay and Chris...
Redistribution could put Ayres in danger of losing Penrith at next election
The State seat of Mulgoa is set to be re-named Badgerys Creek while Penrith will become ultra marginal if proposed boundary changes go ahead.
Labor splashes flood funds, but won’t commit to raise dam wall
NSW Labor will build a levee at Peach Tree Creek in Penrith if it wins government next year, as part of a $225 million flood resilience plan for western Sydney.
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.
Emu Plains community lashes out over proposed maximum security prison
Over 100 furious residents attended a public meeting last night, regarding a NSW Government proposal to increase the number of inmates at Emu Plains Prison.
"They're...
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...
Labor commits to hospital upgrade
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has accused Labor of playing catch-up on Nepean Hospital after Opposition Leader Michael Daley yesterday committed to its $1 billion...
Bridge construction on schedule ahead of road closures next week
Castlereagh Road will be closed next week.
State Budget: $100 vouchers for swimming lessons
The State Government will help fund swimming lessons for children under a new initiative announced in today's Budget.
