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.

How residents and rivals reacted to dramatic fall of Stuart Ayres

Support for local MP Stuart Ayres was hard to find on the streets of Penrith in the hours after his decision to resign from cabinet.

Ayres maintains he did not mislead parliament as he points to political motivations of Labor

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.

Labor splashes flood funds, but won’t commit to raise dam wall

NSW Labor will build a levee at Peach Tree Creek in Penrith if it wins government next year, as part of a $225 million flood resilience plan for western Sydney.

“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.

Cancer shock: Londonderry MP Prue Car takes leave for treatment

Londonderry MP Prue Car has revealed she's been diagnosed with kidney cancer.

State Government’s Budget pitch to western Sydney

The State Government is talking up its commitments to western Sydney in today's State Budget. 

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.

NSW Government announces sweeping changes to paid parental leave for public sector workers

Teachers, nurses, firefighters and other public sector workers across the State will be encouraged to share childcaring responsibilities between partners under an overhaul of the NSW Government’s paid parental leave scheme.

Car, Ross back Youngcare’s plan to build “forever homes” for locals in need

Federal Labor Candidate Trevor Ross and Londonderry MP Prue Car are pushing for more support to allow young people with disabilities to live their fullest lives.

Premier declares 14-storey hospital tower complete

Towering new hospital building officially opened.