State Politics
Construction to begin on new school at Jordan Springs
The State Government has confirmed that construction on a promised primary school at Jordan Springs will begin in the coming months.
Plans for the school...
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...
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...
Promised Service NSW centre could still be three years away
Glenmore Park residents may have to wait another three years before their promised Service NSW centre is open.
Construction begins on new childcare centre at Nepean Hospital
An official sod turning ceremony signalled the commencement of construction for a new childcare centre at Nepean Hospital this morning.Â
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...
Ayres maintains he did not mislead parliament as he points to political motivations of...
State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres believes Labor's desperation to win his seat at next year's State Election is partly behind its razor sharp focus on his role in the John Barilaro trade role scandal.
Nepean Hospital patients grounded
High rise developments surrounding Nepean Hospital have caused the suspension of urgent life saving helicopter transfers to and from the already struggling hospital.
Nepean Hospital...
State Budget: West a big winner, says Ayres
People across western Sydney are big winners in NSW Budget 2018 with the engine room of the NSW economy getting a turbocharged injection of...
State Government to build new primary school at Mulgoa Rise
The State Government has this morning confirmed it will build a new primary school in Mulgoa Rise.
The announcement was made by NSW Premier Gladys...
Greens say they deserve your attention this election
Some may label the Greens as obsessed with the environment or too radical, but the party wants voters to scratch beyond the surface to discover their core values ahead of the NSW Election.
Hot topics discussed at Government’s first Community Cabinet
The first Community Cabinet of the Minns Government was held in Penrith today.
Premier Chris Minns was joined by Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car...
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...
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...
Premier in Penrith to announce plan to cut power bills
Households could save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills by quickly changing their electricity deals through Service NSW’s free Energy Switch, in what...
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...
State Budget: Government closes punting loophole
The NSW Government will introduce a 10 per cent tax on all wagers placed by NSW residents, regardless of the location of the wagering...
Premier back in Penrith as government holds rail manufacturing roundtable
Premier Chris Minns was back in Penrith today - this time to discuss rail manufacturing.
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...
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...
