NEW VOICE FOR A GROWING COMMUNITY Welcome to the North West News!

SOMETHING exciting is happening in the North West and for once, it’s not another housing development or road upgrade.

It’s something we’ve long been missing: a local newspaper. A real one. Community-driven, proudly impartial, and built to serve the fastest-growing electorate in New South Wales.

As the local Member for Riverstone, I’ve spent the past two years serving this incredible community. And one thing became crystal clear: without a local paper, we were flying blind. Social media tried to fill the void, but it’s not for everyone and is often unreliable.

It can be toxic, unreliable, and often reflects the opinions of the loudest voices rather than the whole truth. And critically, it's no substitute for professional, balanced journalism. In a region like this, where so much is happening and many residents are reliant on accurate information to make decisions for the welfare of their families, that’s a serious problem.

That problem drove me to pick up the phone and call Michael Walls, publisher of the Blacktown News and former editor of The Hills Shire News, to ask: could we build something better?

Thankfully, he jumped at the idea. The result is North West News, now published through the Community Broadcast

Network and run by an experienced local media team committed to fair, fact-based reporting.

While I’m proud to have initiated the conversation, North West News is not a political platform. Of course, I will provide media releases and support the publication with advertising but I’m not part of the editorial team.

It is, and will always be, independent. It exists to serve every resident in our community. And what a community it is.

The North West Growth Area is expected to deliver over 33,000 new homes by 2026, eventually accommodating up to 250,000 people. We are seeing more change than any other electorate in the state.

Roads are being upgraded, such as Richmond Road, the Bandon Road corridor, Garfield Road East, and Garfield Road West. We are seeing investment in schools like never before: seven new schools are planned and more are getting upgraded, including the first public high school in over a decade in Tallawong.

North West News will be your trusted source for updates on local news, rezonings, school openings, transport links, safety improvements, park developments, and events happening in our community.

I started my career in newspapers. I’ve always believed in the power of local media to connect, inform, and strengthen the community.

North West News is your front-row seat to the changes happening around you: the wins, the challenges, and the future we’re building together.

Warren Kirby MP is NSW Member for Riverstone. Visit www. warrenkirby. au. The North West News is available via print and digital format and is published monthly. Visit www. thenorthwestnews.au Send us your feedback info@thenorthwestnews.au