State Politics
More funding flows for “jewel in the crown”
Penrith’s “jewel in the crown” has received another significant boost, with $10 million being allocated to open space embellishments along the Nepean River.
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...
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".
Karen McKeown to take on Stuart Ayres at 2019 State Election
Former Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown will take on Stuart Ayres at the 2019 State Election after being confirmed as Labor's candidate for Penrith this...
LIVE: State Election night 2023
It's State Election night in New South Wales. Join our team across Penrith and Parramatta for all the key developments throughout the night...
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.
Labor’s chance to rise from the ashes
It only took about 24 hours for new State Labor Leader Jodi McKay to hit her first speed bump.
It came via the way of...
Passion and community drives Todd's campaign
Mention the name Todd Carney and politics and you’ll probably get a strange look or two, particularly from those who know about the world...
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.
Member for Londonderry Prue Car...
Australian Ballet brings free performance to Penrith
The magic and the beauty of ballet is coming to Penrith with a free outdoor performance at the picturesque Sydney International Regatta Centre.
On Friday,...
Teachers to be sacked under reforms
Three teachers at Emu Plains Correctional Facility are being sacked under new reforms by the State Government, prompting a rally outside Penrith MP Stuart...
Labor commits to hospital upgrade
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has accused Labor of playing catch-up on Nepean Hospital after Opposition Leader Michael Daley yesterday committed to its $1 billion...
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...
Labor promises more parking for Penrith
Labor says it will spend $10 million to deliver a free new multi-storey car park and expand parking across the Penrith CBD if it...
Council bites back over boarding houses
Penrith Deputy Mayor Greg Davies has come out swinging at State MP Stuart Ayres, saying the proliferation of boarding houses in Kingswood is the...
State Election ballot paper order decided
With the State Election race well underway, candidates across all electorates discovered their ballot paper positions this morning.
Seven candidates are set to battle it...
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...
Western Sydney leading economic recovery, says Treasurer
NSW Treasurer sits down for a chat with the Weekender.
The Penrith State Election candidates pitch for your vote
Penrith has been held by the Liberal Party since the 2010 by-election.
