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NSW
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Australia votes
The Bradfield booth that swung it for the teals and how the Liberals’ lead slipped away
It was one of the tightest races in electoral history, and analysis of Bradfield votes shows how and when it was won for teal Nicolette Boele.
- by Matt Wade and Alexandra Smith
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A new boss, his buddies and a $2.6 billion cash splash: Inside the ICAC probe into School Infrastructure
The ICAC is investigating a unit that insiders say “pushed the boundaries” when it came to department rules.
- by Michael McGowan and Lucy Carroll
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Liberal Party
He stopped women joining the Australian Club. Now he’s rewriting the NSW Liberals’ rules
Retired Federal Court judge Peter Graham, KC, blocked women from joining the Australian Club. Now he is rewriting the NSW Liberal Party’s rules.
- by Alexandra Smith
School building boss asked staff to ‘chase’ friend over tender scheme
In December 2017 Anthony Manning told Martin Berry that a department contractor had been “chasing you for me” but was “not aware of our connection”.
- by Michael McGowan
Saved from the wrecking ball, AMP building reopens as a glittering star on Circular Quay
Sydney’s first real skyscraper has been given a new lease of life after a three-year restoration and modernisation.
- by Julie Power
Police don’t know how many shops are selling illegal tobacco
Illegal tobacco and nicotine products now represent nearly 40 per cent of the market. There is no agreement on how to tackle the proliferating problem.
- by Max Maddison and Penry Buckley
Workers compensation legislation to face second inquiry after government loses first battle
The contentious workers compensation bill will be considered by a second inquiry.
- by Max Maddison
Assertive women should join the Liberals: Sussan Ley slams reverse quota suggestion
Former Victorian treasurer Alan Stockdale has been widely criticised for his comments about women.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Liberal Party
How to annoy Liberal women. Tell them they are ‘sufficiently assertive’
Former Victorian treasurer Alan Stockdale and former Victorian senator Richard Alston fronted the NSW Liberal Women’s Council on Tuesday night to argue why they should continue to run the troubled division.
- by Alexandra Smith
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State Parliament
Premier’s office forced to quell backbench rebellion on workers’ compensation
The state government faces an uphill battle to pass controversial workers’ compensation legislation. Disquiet in the Labor ranks resulted in MPs being “monstered”.
- by Max Maddison
Opinion
Wildlife
Lipstick on a feral pig: Why NSW bounty-hunter plan should be culled
Placing a bounty on feral animals is expensive, won’t reduce the overall numbers, and just serves a political purpose.
- by Jack Gough
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