State Politics
State Government delays Levy introduction
The State Government will delay the introduction of the Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL), it was confirmed today.
Currently, the Emergency Services are funded through...
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...
Election night: Where to watch it unfold
Grab the popcorn - it's going to be a long night. With a tight race to the finish expected, many people will be glued...
Pollies outline Penrith’s recovery roadmap
Local, State and Federal representatives outline what they're doing to help Penrith through the recession.
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.
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...
Hot topics discussed at Government’s first Community Cabinet
The first Community Cabinet of the Minns Government was held in Penrith today.
Premier Chris Minns was joined by Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car...
Labor rallies the troops on health funding
Labor is hoping hundreds of people will attend a rally this Sunday and help put pressure on the NSW Government to fund upgrades for...
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...
State Government to recruit record number of teachers
More public school teachers are set to join the ranks across Penrith following an announcement from the State Government on Wednesday.
4600 teachers will be...
Construction begins on new childcare centre at Nepean Hospital
An official sod turning ceremony signalled the commencement of construction for a new childcare centre at Nepean Hospital this morning.Â
Jodi McKay refuses to resign as Labor leader, commits to lead party to next...
A defiant Jodi McKay says she is not stepping down as leader of the Labor Party in New South Wales.
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.
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...
Ayres welcomes Berejiklian as Premier
State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres says Gladys Berejiklian will be an "outstanding Premier" and has praised her leadership in securing important projects for Penrith.
Ms...
State Government pays $27 million to secure future of historic Fernhill estate
The NSW Government has entered into a contract to purchase the central precinct of the historic Fernhill Estate at Mulgoa.
The news secures Fernhill's future...
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...
State Government announces $2.3 billion health boost and economic stimulus
The State Government has announced a major $2.3 billion health boost and economic stimulus package as the Coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate in New South Wales.
New artist’s impressions reveal first look at Stage 2 of Nepean Hospital upgrade
The State Government has unveiled the first look at Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Hospital Redevelopment.
