State Politics
Ayres challenges Labor to match commitment to Nepean Hospital
Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres is fiercely defending Nepean Hospital after figures released last week revealed the hospital has the longest emergency wait times...
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...
Singing and dancing banned, elective surgery suspended as COVID wave continues
The NSW Government is re-introducing a raft of restrictions as it loses control of managing the Omicron wave of COVID-19.
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.
Election promise delivered: Cambridge Gardens Public to receive upgrades
Premier Chris Minns, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car and Member for Penrith Karen McKeown paid a visit to...
Dam wall to rise
The State Government will spend $690 million to raise the wall of Warragamba Dam by 14 metres.
NSW Premier Mike Baird has confirmed $58 million...
Budget delivers for western Sydney
Families across western Sydney are set to benefit from a record State Budget injecting billions of dollars in health, education, environment and transport infrastructure...
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...
Tanya Davies stands down from Cabinet
Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has made a shock announcement that she will stand down from her Ministerial roles, stating she wishes to spend more...
Premier must and will survive scandal
Premier deserves to survive, even if she's taken a personal hit.
“Serious questions”: Ayres signed briefing confirming Jenny West’s appointment to New York trade role
There has been a stunning twist in the parliamentary inquiry into John Barilaro's appointment to a trade post in New York - and it could be a problem for State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres.
Premier promises $2 million upgrade to Allsopp Oval
The junior club of rugby league greats Greg Alexander and Brad Fittler will enjoy the spoils of a $2 million investment if the current State Government is re-elected next week.
Labor takes the axe to raft of local infrastructure projects
There's been a scathing response to the Federal Government's decision to axe funding to a host of major infrastructure projects in western Sydney.
Labor commits to Nepean Hospital upgrade
The next State Election is three years away but Labor has already signalled it plans to make Nepean Hospital a key issue.
Opposition Leader Luke...
Pollies play a role in the fight against domestic violence
When it comes to domestic violence, the political is personal for Member for Lindsay Emma Husar.
In her maiden speech on September 12, 2016 Ms...
Train timetable set for review
The State Government is set to review its controversial train timetable and introduce new services to and from Penrith as part of a major...
Ayres hits back: Labor’s asbestos claims just “scare mongering”
An angry Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has labelled Labor's claims over asbestos in schools a "scare campaign" and says any suggestion safety is at risk is "misleading".
Londonderry MP Prue Car elected Deputy Leader of NSW Labor
Londonderry MP Prue Car has been elected Deputy Leader of the NSW Labor Party.
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.
