State Politics
Samantha Talakola on quest for election upset
Samantha Talakola wants the community to know that she is “one of them” when it comes to representing their needs in parliament ahead of the State Election.
Minns visits Penrith to push toll cap policy
NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns was in Thornton on Tuesday morning, driving home Labor’s State Election pledge which would see tolls capped at $60 a week.
Labor promises local school upgrades if it wins election
Schools are a key focus this State Election with some local primary schools in Penrith set to get upgrades if Labor comes to power after March 25.
Minns declares Labor is ready to lead during election rally in Penrith
Opposition Leader Chris Minns has declared Labor is ready to govern after 12 years in the wilderness.
Students keep their cool as air-conditioning program rolls out
Summer days are a little easier for students in Penrith with confirmation that all schools in the city have had air-conditioning installed through the State Government's Cooler Classroom Program.
Opposition seeks bipartisan approach after Women’s Health Centre commitment
NSW Labor says it is putting politics to the side and calling for bipartisan support to make sure that women’s health is made a priority.
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres will return to Cabinet if Coalition wins election, Premier confirms
Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres will be reinstated as a senior minister in Cabinet if Premier Dominic Perrottet wins the NSW State Election, and Ayres retains the tightly held seat.
One Nation confirms Penrith candidate for State Election
Belinda McWilliams will be One Nation’s hope to secure the seat of Penrith in the upcoming State Election.
Labor commits to building high school in Jordan Springs if elected
Labor will build a public high school in Jordan Springs if it is successfully elected at the upcoming State Election.
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Penrith is “ready for change”, says Labor candidate Karen McKeown
A Penrith City Councillor for the last 18 years and former Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown is ready to take on a new title as the State Member for Penrith.
Ayres readies for his biggest political battle as election countdown begins
After one of the rockiest years of his career, Stuart Ayres is focused on looking forward and preparing Penrith for its future.
Tanya Davies endorsed as Liberal Candidate for Badgerys Creek
Sitting Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has confirmed she will contest the 2023 State Election after being endorsed as the Liberal Candidate for Badgerys Creek.
It’s time for Dominic Perrottet to prepare for Opposition
Is there a path to victory for the Coalition in New South Wales? Troy Dodds doesn't think so.
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.
Independent enters race for Penrith at 2023 State Election
Geoffrey Duncan believes that politicians should be the people’s voice in parliament, rather than just voicing the views of a party.
Londonderry MP Prue Car returns to work after cancer surgery
Londonderry MP Prue Car says she will return to work this week after successful surgery to remove a large tumour on her kidney.
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres cleared of breaching Ministerial Code of Conduct
The door is open for Penrith MP Stuart Ayres to return to Cabinet after an independent legal review cleared him of breaching the Ministerial Code of Conduct in relation to the John Barilaro saga.
“Era of minor parties”: Why Carl thinks he can shake up election
Carl Halley is ready for round two as he announced this week that he will take on sitting MP Stuart Ayres at the State Election in March next year.
Labor locks in Karen McKeown to take on Stuart Ayres at 2023 election
Karen McKeown will have a second tilt at winning the state seat of Penrith at March’s election after being endorsed as Labor’s candidate.
Bruce McClintock to lead legal review into Penrith MP Stuart Ayres
Premier Dominic Perrottet has recommended that the Governor appoint Bruce McClintock SC to conduct a legal review into whether Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has breached the Ministerial Code of Conduct.
