State Politics
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
New timetable could see commuters revolt against State Government
Transport Minister Andrew Constance is under immense pressure to intervene and make last minute changes to the new train timetable, set to come into...
Mounting problem in local schools
Enduring freezing cold conditions in winter and boiling heat in summer, hundreds of local students are attending classes in demountables that are more than...
Labor promises price floor for community sector workers
Relief for community service workers could be on the horizon with Labor promising to provide a ‘price floor’ if it wins the State Election.
Workers...
Premier in town to open new school building
A new state-of-the-art building was unveiled at Penrith Public School earlier today, as a result of a $10 million investment from the State Government.
Foley: Baird has failed west
NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley has blasted the State Government, claiming Premier Mike Baird has failed to deliver on his western Sydney jobs promise.
It...
Liberals hold rally in Penrith as election race enters final week
The NSW Liberal Party is currently holding a rally in the heart of Penrith as the race for one of the state's most crucial seats goes down to the wire.
Reduced speed limits for The Northern Road, M4
Changed traffic conditions will be in place from this Wednesday while investigation work is carried out on The Northern Road and the M4 Motorway...
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...
Premier in Penrith for last minute pitch to voters
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has made one final campaign visit to Penrith as the election race nears its end.
Premier announces major health boost
In the largest workforce boost in the history of Australian healthcare, patients will gain an extra 5000 nurses and midwives under a plan announced...
Approval close for ambulance superstation
Penrith Council has suggested that the planning proposal for a new ambulance ‘superstation’ in Penrith could be approved this week.
The superstation is part of...
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.
Council “left in the dark” on rail link plans
Councillors raise serious concerns as mystery still surrounds promised rail line.
$80 million Construction Hub headed for Kingswood
The State Government will deliver on their pre-election promise for an $80 million Western Sydney Construction Hub, set to be located at the existing TAFE NSW Kingswood campus.
