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James O'DohertyState Political Reporter

James O’Doherty is The Daily Telegraph’s State Political Editor. He joined The Telegraph in 2020 from Sky News, where he worked as a national political reporter in Canberra and a foreign correspondent in New Zealand. James has covered stories of state, national, and international significance across television and print.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 27, 2025: Police Minister Yasmin Catley during Question Time at State Parliament on Thursday. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Police Minister Yasmin Catley quietly gets big pay rise

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has joined the exclusive ranks of “senior minister” – see how much more she’ll now earn.

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Premier reveals plans for diced up Moore Park despite warnings

Premier Chris Minns has revealed what he plans to turn half of Moore Park Golf Course into, despite contamination fears over the land.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 14, 2025: Daniel Mookhey, Treasurer of NSW gives an update on the rail dispute at a press conference, Sydney CBD.Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

NSW Treasurer hits out as billion bucks pour into battlegrounds

Almost a billion dollars will be spent upgrading crucial roads in electoral battlegrounds as the Albanese government makes a desperate bid to stay in office. Here’s what the 2025 Federal Budget means for NSW.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 17, 2024: NSW Shadow Minister for Transport and Roads Natalie Ward with Opposition Leader Mark Speakman during a press conference on Tuesday. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Road rage: Coalition blame game over leaked Lib’s drive breach

Opposition Roads spokesman Natalie Ward dialled into a video call while driving, now NSW Liberals want to know who leaked the internal call.

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Why Western Sydney won’t get marble Metro stations

The expensive fit-outs of one Metro City station were so luxe they surprised even a European royal, but the Metro West stations will be far more pedestrian, with Premier Chris Minns prioritising function over form.

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Crackdown: Repeat real estate underquoters named

As Fair Trading Minister Anoulack Chanthivong mulls tougher penalties for underquoting, the real estate agents who copped multiple fines can now be named.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH - 20.3.25NSW Premier Chris Minns pictured in his offices today. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

‘Black eyes, bloodied noses’: Why Minns admits he must do more

He’s popular, but has Chris Minns done enough in his first two years as premier to claim success? James O’Doherty issues the Labor leader a half-term report card.

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