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.
Kingswood’s boarding house burden
Kingswood residents are still pleading with Penrith Council and the State Government to save their suburb from boarding house developers.
New Housing Code “overdevelopment by stealth”, says Councillor
Developments to be fast-tracked with “no regard” to surrounding community.
Labor says Mulgoa Rise school construction must be fast-tracked
School must be built sooner rather than later, Opposition says.
$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.
Jordan Springs Public School ready for term three opening
The long anticipated Jordan Springs Public School is completed and ready to open for term three next month.
The state-of-the-art facility will enrol up to...
Small businesses to be eligible for $10,000 grant
Thousands of small businesses across NSW struggling to cope with the COVID-19 shutdown will receive grants of up to $10,000.
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.
Labor refers Penrith MP Stuart Ayres to ICAC
Labor has confirmed it has referred Penrith MP Stuart Ayres to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) over a grant to Panthers Leagues Club.
Council “left in the dark” on rail link plans
Councillors raise serious concerns as mystery still surrounds promised rail line.
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.
Jamison Park upgrade on track, despite question marks over sporting grants
The delivery of major upgrades to Jamison Park won’t be impacted by the scandal surrounding sporting grants in marginal electorates, Penrith City Council says.
Pharmacies warn they’ll go out of business under proposed changes
Pharmacy owners warn they’ll go out of business if planned changes go ahead.
Bridge construction on schedule ahead of road closures next week
Castlereagh Road will be closed next week.
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.
Tanya Davies in stunning push to dump Premier Gladys Berejiklian
Three rebel MPs will move a motion to remove the Premier.
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".
$300,000 to flow to local community groups
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres today announced that four local projects have been selected to receive a share of $321,721 through the NSW Government’s My Community Project funding program.
