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Linda Silmalis has been covering politics for more than two decades, breaking both state and federal stories and investigating issues that impact NSW voters. As author of The Sauce political gossip column, she goes behind the scenes to expose what really goes on in the corridors of power.

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Phillip Hancock in Washington, D.C. Phillip Hancock is known for Whack'd, The Plot Against the President (2020) and Alex's War (2022). Picture: Facebook

‘Baby Trump’: Meet the Aussie in US President’s inner circle

He’s a baby-faced Young Liberal who has gone from handing out how-to-vote cards for state MPs to the inner circle of President Donald Trump.

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Gladys Berejiklian and Scott Morrison in the new Liberal campaign video, We Believe

Gladys, Scomo back as Libs prepare for bloody battle

Gladys Berejiklian and Scott Morrison are back to help the NSW Liberals recruit new members ahead of the looming federal election campaign with the pair starring in a new party video dubbed “We Believe”.

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Transport Minister Jo Haylen's office was vandalised

‘Cowardly’: Minister targeted in graffiti attack

The electorate office of Transport Minister Jo Haylen was the target of a graffiti attack where “anti-semite” was scrawled across the front window.

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Chris Minns and Mark Speakman will have a meeting next week regarding housing

Leaders hold rare bipartisan talks over housing crisis

This week, Chris Minns and Mark Speakman will unite in a bid to tackle the state’s housing crisis, marking the first time the two have convened a joint meeting.

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Leslie Williams, Chris Minns, Gina Rinehart

Nats, Libs prepare for Port Macquarie duel

A damaging three-cornered contest will be held in the Coalition-held seat of Port Macquarie, meanwhile, interstate counterparts are seizing on Premier Chris Minns’ woes.

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Picture is Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams will resign, triggering a by election. , image: supplied

‘No regrets’: Lib MP Leslie Williams quits politics, triggers by-election

Outoing Liberal MP Leslie Williams concedes there are people who are still “angry” at her decision to defect from the Nationals, but says she will “never” regret the decision.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH 12TH DECEMBER 2024Pictured at Albert and Moore in Freshwater is News Corp journalist Linda Silmanis with former NSW Premier Mike Baird talking for a High Steaks feature.Picture: Richard Dobson

Baird bombshell: Why Mike is leaving Sydney

Mike Baird, who will never rule out a political comeback, discusses his upcoming move to Melbourne and his strained friendship with Gladys Berejiklian.

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Chris Minns on new measures to protect places of worship

New rules to save our synagogues with security upgrades

After a series of anti-Semitic attacks, the Minns government is changing planning laws to allow synagogues, churches and mosques to upgrade security.

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Platforms remain closed as industrial work continues at Central Station in Sydney.Photo: Tom Parrish

Train chaos: Mass delays amid Sydney rail strike

Sydney commuters are facing major disruptions on Sunday morning with more than 60 trains delayed amid the rail union’s industrial action.

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Last of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation NSW MPs quits

And then there were none. The final remaining NSW MP representing Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has quit the party. Plus, Kevin Rudd’s festive bill. Details in this week’s The Sauce.

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