Premier announces plan to tackle extremism in schools
More counselling and support services will be provided to students in NSW schools and staff will have access to additional training to assist our...
Students to be issued Opal cards
More than 420,000 school students will be provided with an Opal card at the start of the 2016 school year so they can travel...
Funding windfall for local schools
Jamison High School’s 1050 students are just a fraction of local kids who will benefit from increased funding from the State Government.
In 2016, schools...
Ayres labels Labor’s TAFE campaign dishonest
Labor has launched a petition to save Kingswood TAFE and stop Government cuts.
State Member for Londonderry, Prue Car and Shadow Ministers Adam Searle and...
Scott pays tribute to Abbott
Lindsay MP Fiona Scott has paid tribute to outgoing Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
"This morning many Australians have woken up to a new Australian Prime...
Turnbull rolls Abbott in party room ballot
Australia has its fourth Prime Minister in a little over two years after Malcolm Turnbull rolled Tony Abbott in a Liberal leadership ballot this...
It’s on: Leadership ballot to take place tonight
Prime Minister Tony Abbott's leadership is on life support and could well be terminated as early as tonight.
In an extraordinary day in Canberra, Communications...
Breathing life into western Sydney
Western Sydney’s unique environment remains a high priority for the Federal Government, with the commitment of $15 million to restore the critically endangered Cumberland...
Opposition wants timeframe on Kingswood Station upgrade
Despite the need for a lift, Member for Londonderry Prue Car said the Baird Government has no plans to provide vital upgrades to Kingswood...
Labor demands: Show us the money
Motorists in Colyton will face continued congestion and traffic issues after a promised $1 million intersection upgrade was left out of the State Budget.
The...
Tackling the ‘ice’ epidemic
Lindsay MP Fiona Scott has welcomed the interim report from the National Ice Taskforce, which the Prime Minister presented to the Council of Australian...
Penrith leads the way on NDIS roll-out
Access to early intervention for disabled youth has arrived in Penrith, a year ahead of schedule.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), has opened the...
Budget a winner for west, says Treasurer
Penrith played host to NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian this morning at a special post-Budget breakfast.
Politicians and business leaders gathered at Pepper Stadium's Chairman's Lounge,...
PM talks up exporting during visit to Penrith
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has cemented western Sydney’s economic importance with a visit to convince local businesses to trade internationally.
Mr Abbott addressed a seminar...
Focus on small business continues
After big announcements for small business in the recent Federal Budget, Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson visited Penrith on Tuesday to speak with...
Abbott visits Mulgoa Preschool as Budget sell continues
Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke with parents at Mulgoa Preschool earlier today about the coming changes in the 2015-2016 Federal Budget.
Accompanied by Minister for...
Ayres to retain Penrith
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has retained his seat despite fears over what impact Jackie Kelly would have on the electorate.
At 9pm, around 25 per...
Labor celebrating convincing win in Londonderry
The seat of Londonderry has fallen to Labor with its candidate Prue Car set to claim a convincing victory.
Labor declared victory in Londonderry via...
Tanya Davies retains Mulgoa
Tanya Davies will retain the seat of Mulgoa for the Liberal Party - and may even increase her margin.
Just before 8pm tonight, the Weekender...
Passion and community drives Todd's campaign
Mention the name Todd Carney and politics and you’ll probably get a strange look or two, particularly from those who know about the world...