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Local pollie’s thoughts on new premier
LOCAL politicians of all persuasions have come out to voice their opinions of the state’s new Premier, Gladys Berejiklian. The MP for...
Keegan Thomson
Jan 31, 20172 min read


Council feuds over airport
PRESSURE is being put on Penrith Council to change their stance on the Badgerys Creek Airport which was signed off on earlier this week....
Keegan Thomson
Dec 12, 20162 min read


TAFE woes worsen
DAMNING new evidence has been uncovered about the ailing state of TAFE funding across western Sydney. According to figures uncovered by a...
Keegan Thomson
Dec 6, 20162 min read


MP opens up about violent past
FAMILY violence is a hard topic to talk about at the best of times, but Lindsay MP Emma Husar has used White Ribbon day to open up about...
Keegan Thomson
Dec 6, 20162 min read
Park named in honour of much-loved Dr Torrance
COUNCIL has voted unanimously to name a park in St Clair in memoriam to much loved local GP, Dr Elizabeth Torrance. The reserve on the...
Keegan Thomson
Nov 29, 20162 min read


Premier commits $550 million to Nepean Hospital
NEPEAN Hospital will receive a $550 million upgrade under a new plan announced by Premier Mike Baird, who joined Health Minister Jillian...
Keegan Thomson
Nov 28, 20163 min read


Searching for the 'Prospect Six'
THERE is a decade old mystery afoot in Blacktown and you can help solve it. The Prospect Heritage Trust is on the hunt for the six names...
Keegan Thomson
Nov 22, 20162 min read


The politicians are not happy
SYDNEY’s second airport at Badgerys Creek has been given the green light from the Turnbull government but there are plenty of politicians...
Keegan Thomson
Nov 21, 20162 min read


Muru Mittigar gives financial help to the community
MURU MITTIGAR has opened a new facility for disadvantaged people of western Sydney who’re looking for financial help under any...
Keegan Thomson
Oct 11, 20162 min read


Powerful role model
WESTERN Sydney based Senator Marise Payne, Minister for Defence, has been named as the fourth most powerful woman in the country. Senator...
Kerrie Davies
Oct 9, 20161 min read


A new domestic violence plan for the west
PENRITH, BLACKTOWN and Mount Druitt have been named as domestic violence ‘hot spots’ according to a new government action plan aimed at...
Keegan Thomson
Oct 4, 20162 min read


Ban to cost kids footy team 17k
The wider ramifications of the NSW Premier’s ban on greyhound racing are being felt across western Sydney with a kids football club in...
Keegan Thomson
Oct 3, 20162 min read


Leaders elected unopposed
PENRITH Council has a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor after last week’s Mayoral elections. Cr John Thain has been elected unopposed as Mayor...
Keegan Thomson
Oct 3, 20162 min read


Police urge: dob in a dealer
MEMBERS of the public are being encouraged to help fight against the meth amphetamine and ice epidemic that is ravaging the state. The...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 28, 20162 min read


Western Sydney schools at breaking point
THE Baird Government is failing to provide the classrooms needed for western Sydney’s population growth according to the State...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 28, 20162 min read


Emma Husar opens her office
WITH much fanfare, a few balloons on the walls and a red and blue ribbon, Emma Husar MP for Lindsay, opened her new electorate office....
Keegan Thomson
Sep 26, 20162 min read


MP opens up about past in maiden speech
IN HER inaugural speech to the House of Representatives, Emma Husar MP for Lindsay thanked the communityfor electing her and she opened...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 26, 20162 min read


Introducing your new councillors
PENRITH CITY COUNCIL has four fresh-faced Councillors, newly elected after the recent Local Government election, and they’re all ready to...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 22, 20164 min read


Labor wins big at council
BLACKTOWN has survived the second election in less than 3 months with the LGA election results being declared, resulting in a big win for...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 21, 20161 min read


Polls declared for Council
PENRITH has survived the second election in less than three months with the LGA election results being declared on Monday. Most of the...
Keegan Thomson
Sep 20, 20162 min read
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