State Politics
Toll costs on M4 to soar, Labor says
Labor claims motorists using the M4 are set to pay nearly $3000 a year in tolls by the next election under a re-elected Coalition...
Tanya Davies celebrates a decade as Mulgoa MP, commits to 2023 run
Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies says she’ll contest the seat again at the 2023 State Election, as she celebrates 10 years representing the local community.
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.
The Badgerys Creek State Election candidates pitch for your vote
Previously named Mulgoa, the electorate of Tanya Davies has faced significant change heading into this election but remains on a safe Liberal margin of 9.7 per cent (down from 11.3 per cent prior to the changes).
Service NSW reduces trading hours at Penrith centre
When former NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell first announced the launch of Service NSW centres, he said longer opening times would “make it easier for...
Waiting game as Nepean’s struggles continue
Whether it’s waiting in Emergency or waiting for elective surgery, Nepean Hospital continues to struggle with some of the longest wait times in the...
Cornish confirms State tilt
Penrith City Councillor Marcus Cornish has confirmed that he will stand as an Independent candidate for the seat of Penrith at the upcoming State...
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...
New support announced for businesses, individuals as lockdown extension looms
Help is coming to businesses and individuals doing it tough in lockdown.
One Nation confirms Penrith candidate for State Election
Belinda McWilliams will be One Nation’s hope to secure the seat of Penrith in the upcoming State Election.
Pre-poll proves popular: Locals already having their say at State Election
A steady stream of people have made their way to the Penrith Paceway pre-poll to cast their votes ahead of this weekend’s NSW Election to help decide who will represent the area and lead the state.
Funding to help drug addicted mothers-to-be
Pregnant women across the Nepean region battling drug addiction will have more help to get clean after the announcement of $1.7 million in funding...
More parking woes loom
The parking battle in Penrith continues and Councillor Marcus Cornish warns it’s about to get a whole lot harder for locals to find a...
First time voters who could swing election
Young people across the state have declared war against Premier Gladys Berejiklian and the State Government, claiming they feel unheard and not taken seriously.
Many...
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.
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.
Why Prue Car believes now is the time for Labor to lead in NSW
Prue Car knows that she will have to fight to keep her marginal seat of Londonderry in the 2023 NSW State Election.
Why next stage of Mulgoa Road upgrade will take three years to complete
The next stage of the Mulgoa Road upgrade is about to begin but there is a long road ahead for motorists until the project is complete.
State Government’s Community Cabinet to visit Penrith
Penrith has been selected as the location of the first Community Cabinet of the Minns Government.
Station upgrades to begin this weekend
Major works on the transformational Penrith Station upgrade will begin this weekend, May 14 to 15.
Local commuters and passers-by will see demolition work, excavation...
