State Politics
Exclusive: “Game changer” for busy intersection
The M4 overpass at The Northern Road will be demolished to make way for the construction of a brand new 10 lane bridge.
It’s the...
Teachers to be sacked under reforms
Three teachers at Emu Plains Correctional Facility are being sacked under new reforms by the State Government, prompting a rally outside Penrith MP Stuart...
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...
Service NSW reduces trading hours at Penrith centre
When former NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell first announced the launch of Service NSW centres, he said longer opening times would “make it easier for...
Bassett “solicited political donation” from property developer
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has found that former State Londonderry MP Bart Bassett "knowingly solicited a political donation from a property developer".
However,...
Labor commits to Nepean Hospital upgrade
The next State Election is three years away but Labor has already signalled it plans to make Nepean Hospital a key issue.
Opposition Leader Luke...
Greyhound ban passes parliament
The greyhound racing ban has jumped its last major hurdle after being passed by the Lower House of Parliament in the early hours of...
Labor rallies the troops on health funding
Labor is hoping hundreds of people will attend a rally this Sunday and help put pressure on the NSW Government to fund upgrades for...
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...
Dam wall to rise
The State Government will spend $690 million to raise the wall of Warragamba Dam by 14 metres.
NSW Premier Mike Baird has confirmed $58 million...
Schools face huge maintenance backlog
Chifley College Dunheved Campus at St Marys is one of 65 schools in the Penrith area that are together experiencing a $21 million maintenance...
More parking needed at St Marys
St Marys commuters have the choice to either pay for new tolls on the M4 or pay for increased transport fares – that’s if...
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...
Station upgrades to begin this weekend
Major works on the transformational Penrith Station upgrade will begin this weekend, May 14 to 15.
Local commuters and passers-by will see demolition work, excavation...
Nepean River Green Bridge construction to start in July
Expect to start seeing works for the Nepean River Green Bridge by July, now the State Government has announced who will construct the $49...
Australian Ballet brings free performance to Penrith
The magic and the beauty of ballet is coming to Penrith with a free outdoor performance at the picturesque Sydney International Regatta Centre.
On Friday,...
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...
Labor angry at Mike’s Brookie handout
The State Opposition is accusing Premier Mike Baird of ‘quietly’ funding upgrades to Manly’s Brookvale Oval, and not informing other local grounds such as...
Walking and cycling boost for Penrith
A $500,000 State Government grant will boost walking and cycling connections in Penrith.
The funding is part of the State Government's $39 million state-wide investment in...
New stadium still planned for outer west
The State Government still plans to build a new sports venue in outer western Sydney as part of its long-term stadium strategy.
While there's been...
