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...
Approval close for ambulance superstation
Penrith Council has suggested that the planning proposal for a new ambulance ‘superstation’ in Penrith could be approved this week.
The superstation is part of...
Prue Car promoted to Labor’s front bench
State Londonderry MP Prue Car has been promoted to Labor's front bench.
Opposition Leader Luke Foley has confirmed that Ms Car, who was elected at...
Seniors could pay more for public transport, Opposition says
It seems a lifetime of successfully saving for retirement could end up costing western Sydney seniors more to access public transport.
The Independent Pricing and...
M4 travel is about to take its toll
The free ride on the M4 Motorway is coming to an end.
The $2.75 toll was removed back in 2010 but tens of thousands of...
Commuters could return to their cars: WSROC
Local residents could ditch public transport and return to their cars if proposed changes to the Opal card go ahead.
The Western Sydney Regional Organisation...
Snake Pit upgrade welcomed
The St Marys community will soon be able to have a BBQ in the shade at Monfarville Reserve’s ‘Snake Pit’ skate bowl.
$35,000 worth of...
Labor wants plastic bags banned
A spontaneous trip to the shops could be a little harder if the NSW Government passes a ban on single use plastic bags.
Labor will...
Foley: Baird has failed west
NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley has blasted the State Government, claiming Premier Mike Baird has failed to deliver on his western Sydney jobs promise.
It...
Reduced speed limits for The Northern Road, M4
Changed traffic conditions will be in place from this Wednesday while investigation work is carried out on The Northern Road and the M4 Motorway...
Students asked to help tackle domestic violence
The issue of domestic violence has made its way into our schools.
From Term 1, 2016, NSW students from Years 7 to 10 will be...