State Politics
The great stadium debate: Where the major parties stand ahead of State Election
The building of a major new stadium in Penrith has become one of the most contentious issues in the area in the last few years, and crunch time for the project is imminent.
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...
Foley commits to timetable review as Sydney Uni joins wave of criticism
Opposition Leader Luke Foley says if Labor wins the 2019 State Election it will review the new train timetable and "restore some fairness".
It comes...
Premier’s pitch to win the west
Regular visits to Penrith in recent weeks may suggest to some that NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is worried about the party’s chances of retaining...
State Government amends controversial road rule
The State Government has dumped a farcical rule that forced drivers to slow down to 40km/h to pass emergency vehicles on freeways, but will stick with the rule on most other roads.
State Government set to confirm Panthers Stadium redevelopment
Penrith set to be a big winner in the State Budget.
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.
Coalition promises $1.8 million to upgrade Grey Gums Oval
The Coalition will spend $1.8 million to upgrade Grey Gums Oval. Labor has indicated it won't match the commitment.
Hey Stuart, where’s our bridge?
It seems 2016 is not the first time the absence of a bridge along the Nepean River has been a concern.
On Tuesday, Member for...
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...
Labor promises to air condition all Penrith schools
Opposition Leader Luke Foley has announced a Labor government would air condition some 600 schools as part of a $300 million investment.
Mr Foley was...
Coalition to cut train travel costs
Commuters travelling from Penrith to the City will save more than $500 a year under a new weekly cap commitment announced by the State...
$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.
Podcast: On The Record – Prue Car
Born in Queensland, Prue Car grew up in Emu Plains and always had an interest in 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.
New State MP’s first sit-down interview: Karen McKeown pledges to listen to locals
New Penrith State MP Karen McKeown talks about the challenges of her new role, the Penrith Stadium upgrade, her plan to listen to locals and how she'll juggle the job with her duties as a Councillor.
Pre-election education promise questioned
Jordan Spring residents are furious there is still no funding allocated for a primary school, claiming they were told the school would be completed...
Problem gamblers get more help in Budget
The NSW Government will provide up to $18 million for the Responsible Gambling Fund to address the risks of problem gambling and associated harms...
Daley promises timetable review
State Opposition Leader Michael Daley has made his first visit to Penrith since replacing Luke Foley last month.
He used one of the busiest shopping...
Car backs Jodi McKay in Labor leadership race
Londonderry MP Prue Car says she'll throw her support behind Jodi McKay in the race to become Labor's next State leader.
Ms McKay and Chris...
