State Politics
State Election ballot paper order decided
With the State Election race well underway, candidates across all electorates discovered their ballot paper positions this morning.
Seven candidates are set to battle it...
Toll costs on M4 to soar, Labor says
Labor claims motorists using the M4 are set to pay nearly $3000 a year in tolls by the next election under a re-elected Coalition...
Government takes first steps towards major stamp duty reform
First home buyers will be able to avoid paying up front stamp duty and instead pay a small annual property tax under reforms confirmed in today's State Budget.
Council to “review” parking fine process following government request
Drivers issued with parking fines by local Councils should be immediately notified, the State Government says.
Rail line to open in conjunction with airport
A Metro rail line to the new Western Sydney Airport will be complete in time for the Airport’s opening in 2026, if the Coalition...
State Government commits $28 million to projects in Penrith area
As the rain started to fall this morning, the NSW Government was pouring money into Penrith with a $28 million WestInvest funding announcement.
Londonderry MP Prue Car elected Deputy Leader of NSW Labor
Londonderry MP Prue Car has been elected Deputy Leader of the NSW Labor Party.
Tanya Davies elevated to Cabinet
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has retained his position as Minister for Sport, while his Mulgoa colleague Tanya Davies has been elevated to Cabinet.
Mr Ayres...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New Housing Code “overdevelopment by stealth”, says Councillor
Developments to be fast-tracked with “no regard” to surrounding community.
Shock resignation: Mike Baird calls it quits as NSW Premier
New South Wales politics has been rocked by the shock resignation of NSW Premier Mike Baird this morning.
Mr Baird is stepping down after just...
