State Politics
Daley promises timetable review
State Opposition Leader Michael Daley has made his first visit to Penrith since replacing Luke Foley last month.
He used one of the busiest shopping...
The issues that will win NSW
Forget the Christmas and New Year reset period, the State Election campaign is well and truly underway, with the first shot fired via a...
Premier in Penrith to announce plan to cut power bills
Households could save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills by quickly changing their electricity deals through Service NSW’s free Energy Switch, in what...
Car to support Daley as Labor leader
Londonderry MP Prue Car has confirmed she will back Michael Daley as the new Labor leader following the resignation of Luke Foley yesterday.
Mr Foley...
Original 1951 corridor to stay
After weeks of strong community opposition, the NSW Government has today confirmed it will use the already gazetted 1951 Castlereagh Corridor.
The Castlereagh Connection corridor...
State Budget: West a big winner, says Ayres
People across western Sydney are big winners in NSW Budget 2018 with the engine room of the NSW economy getting a turbocharged injection of...
State Budget: Government closes punting loophole
The NSW Government will introduce a 10 per cent tax on all wagers placed by NSW residents, regardless of the location of the wagering...
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...
Ayres’ plea: Judge me on my record
Penrith MP Stuart Ayres is banking on his track record to ensure he retains the seat at next year’s State Election and says he...
State Government’s cool announcement
In the coolest announcement in the lead up to next week's State Budget, half a billion dollars is blowing into classrooms for air conditioning.
Premier...
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...
Government promises new major event for western Sydney
Following the success of Vivid Sydney over the past decade, western Sydney is set to get its own unique cultural festival starting next year.
“Having...
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 promises to air condition all Penrith schools
Opposition Leader Luke Foley has announced a Labor government would air condition some 600 schools as part of a $300 million investment.
Mr Foley was...
State Government takes Nepean Hospital commitment to over $1 billion
Another $450 million will be added to the Nepean Hospital redevelopment, taking the State Government's funding commitment to over $1 billion.
It is a major...
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...
Rail Link could force residents to move
Claremont Meadows residents and Member for Londonderry Prue Car are calling for the State Government to reveal the corridor for the North-South Rail Link.
The...
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...
Boost for local health services
In an effort to improve local health service and efficiency, $17 million is headed to the Nepean community for a new HealthOne facility based...
Premier in Penrith to welcome interns
56 medical graduates starting their one year internship at Nepean Hospital this morning have received a warm welcome from Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister...
