State Politics
Coalition promises $1.8 million to upgrade Grey Gums Oval
The Coalition will spend $1.8 million to upgrade Grey Gums Oval. Labor has indicated it won't match the commitment.
The Penrith State Election candidates pitch for your vote
Penrith has been held by the Liberal Party since the 2010 by-election.
NSW Government announces sweeping changes to paid parental leave for public sector workers
Teachers, nurses, firefighters and other public sector workers across the State will be encouraged to share childcaring responsibilities between partners under an overhaul of the NSW Government’s paid parental leave scheme.
Premier announces major health boost
In the largest workforce boost in the history of Australian healthcare, patients will gain an extra 5000 nurses and midwives under a plan announced...
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...
New stadium still planned for outer west
The State Government still plans to build a new sports venue in outer western Sydney as part of its long-term stadium strategy.
While there's been...
Breathing life into western Sydney
Western Sydney’s unique environment remains a high priority for the Federal Government, with the commitment of $15 million to restore the critically endangered Cumberland...
Labor hits the ground running with Penrith school visit
Days after the NSW State Election and the new Labor Government has hit the ground running to make sure its presence is felt in...
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...
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...
Ayres labels Labor’s TAFE campaign dishonest
Labor has launched a petition to save Kingswood TAFE and stop Government cuts.
State Member for Londonderry, Prue Car and Shadow Ministers Adam Searle and...
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...
Commuters could return to their cars: WSROC
Local residents could ditch public transport and return to their cars if proposed changes to the Opal card go ahead.
The Western Sydney Regional Organisation...
State Government’s Budget pitch to western Sydney
The State Government is talking up its commitments to western Sydney in today's State Budget.Â
State Budget: Free apprenticeships confirmed
The NSW Government will invest $285 million to deliver 100,000 free apprenticeships, as part of a skills and training package that will allow the...
Council rubbishes plan for incinerator
A number of Penrith Councillors are against the development of a proposed ‘waste to energy’ facility at the back of Erskine Park.
At Monday night’s...
Former Prime Minister John Howard joins Stuart Ayres on the campaign trail in Penrith
Former Prime Minister John Howard said he believes the Liberal Party can win the NSW Election as he joined Penrith MP Stuart Ayres on the campaign trail today.
PM talks up exporting during visit to Penrith
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has cemented western Sydney’s economic importance with a visit to convince local businesses to trade internationally.
Mr Abbott addressed a seminar...
Free rego for toll users
Toll road users will soon be eligible for free car registration in an effort to reduce cost pressures on drivers.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian today...
Ayres backs his record to tell the story a year out from election
The countdown has begun with a year to go until the next State Election, and Stuart Ayres has his sights firmly set on winning.
