State Politics
Call for Active Kids Voucher program to be expanded
Local parents are calling for a re-think on the State Government’s Active Kids Voucher, demanding it be extended to younger children.
Daley promises to make domestic violence prevention a priority during Penrith visit
A $158 million commitment has been made by Labor Leader Michael Daley in an effort to help eradicate domestic violence.
The announcement comes as the...
Tanya Davies elevated to Cabinet
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has retained his position as Minister for Sport, while his Mulgoa colleague Tanya Davies has been elevated to Cabinet.
Mr Ayres...
Prue Car promoted to Labor’s front bench
State Londonderry MP Prue Car has been promoted to Labor's front bench.
Opposition Leader Luke Foley has confirmed that Ms Car, who was elected at...
Premier in Penrith for last minute pitch to voters
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has made one final campaign visit to Penrith as the election race nears its end.
Contract awarded for Penrith Public School upgrade
Students and teachers at Penrith Public School will benefit from an upgrade that will provide new classrooms and improved facilities.
The construction contract has been...
Labor says Mulgoa Rise school construction must be fast-tracked
School must be built sooner rather than later, Opposition says.
Ayres challenges Labor to match commitment to Nepean Hospital
Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres is fiercely defending Nepean Hospital after figures released last week revealed the hospital has the longest emergency wait times...
The Penrith State Election candidates pitch for your vote
Penrith has been held by the Liberal Party since the 2010 by-election.
Car, Ross back Youngcare’s plan to build “forever homes” for locals in need
Federal Labor Candidate Trevor Ross and Londonderry MP Prue Car are pushing for more support to allow young people with disabilities to live their fullest lives.
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...
Liberals hold rally in Penrith as election race enters final week
The NSW Liberal Party is currently holding a rally in the heart of Penrith as the race for one of the state's most crucial seats goes down to the wire.
Students to be issued Opal cards
More than 420,000 school students will be provided with an Opal card at the start of the 2016 school year so they can travel...
State Budget reveals major deficits but paves a road to economic recovery
The message to New South Wales residents is clear: get out and spend.
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...
Putting Penrith on the map: New State Government must prepare us for boom
With the new Western Sydney Airport anticipated to create an influx of local and international visitors, tourism groups are calling for a funding package to prepare for the future boom, and Penrith could be at the centre of it.
Reduced speed limits for The Northern Road, M4
Changed traffic conditions will be in place from this Wednesday while investigation work is carried out on The Northern Road and the M4 Motorway...
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.
