Politics

Many families in the Hawkesbury know what it’s like to watch a member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) head off for their duties, whether it’s a disaster recovery operation, exercise, or military operation. Last month I got the chance to take part as an observer of the Keris Woomera exercise that Australia does in […]

Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic has joined three Western Sydney mayors and a large crowd of community members to call for the Metro rail “missing link” between Tallawong and St Marys to be built. The former NSW Coalition Government ended the Metro line at Tallawong despite booming residential growth across north-west Sydney. At a […]

Aboriginal-led organisations in the Mount Druitt electorate can apply for a share of $625,000 to deliver primary prevention initiatives using sport and active recreation to address the drivers of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV). The Aboriginal Sport for Respect Grant Program empowers Aboriginal-led organisations and communities to deliver culturally grounded programs that encourage positive […]

Young people in Mount Druitt who are at risk of entering the justice system will receive additional support through community-led programs aimed at improving outcomes and strengthening community safety. The NSW Government has announced almost $5 million in funding through its Community Safety Investment Fund, with more than 25 projects across the state set to […]

Families across The Hills are set to benefit from the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the region’s history, with the Minns Labor Government announcing a series of new schools and major upgrades as part of the 2026-27 NSW Budget. The funding package includes two new schools in Bella Vista, a new public preschool […]

Organisations across Castle Hill with projects that empower women and promote their wellbeing are encouraged to apply for the NSW Government’s $1 million Investing in Women Funding Program.  Member for Castle Hill Ray Williams MP invited organisations across metro and regional NSW to apply for funding under the latest round of the Investing in Women […]

Mayor Patrick Conolly was taken to Westmead Hospital early this morning (Monday) after being stabbed in the arm during a home invasion in Bligh Park. Police are now searching for several men who forced their way into the home. The men fled in the family’s car – a white Skoda. Reports say the mayor was […]

Greenway MP Michelle Rowland has welcomed the news an Albanese Labor Government will invest in a package of targeted infrastructure projects in the north-west to accelerate planning and road construction. Labor’s initial package of works will deliver $300 million worth of investment, including: Bringing forward funding to accelerate construction works on Dunheved Road. $50 million […]

An Albanese Labor Government will deliver significant new investment in roads and infrastructure to benefit residents in the Hawkesbury, Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman has said. A total of $37 million will be delivered for Richmond Road planning, and an additional $75 million will finalise planning and commence initial construction of Bandon Road, Vineyard/Riverstone. […]

An Albanese Labor Government will help Hawkesbury people find refuge in times of crisis by committing $2.5 million to help redevelop the North Richmond Community Centre so it can operate as a first response emergency evacuation point, said Macquarie MP Susan Templeman. The need for improved facilities is evident following devastating bushfires and repeated floods […]

In less than 20 years Blacktown City is projected to have a population larger than the state of Tasmania, so it needs urgent investment in infrastructure and services, which a Labor government will prioritise if it wins office at the election, according to NSW Labor leader Chris Minns. Joining with NSW Labor’s deputy leader and […]

A re-elected Morrison Government will invest up to $750,000 to make the proposed BMX pump track at Colonial Reserve, Bligh Park, a reality says Liberal candidate for Macquarie, Sarah Richards. With its design process due to start next financial year, Ms Richards said she has listened to the community and “took on this cause because […]