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Linda Silmalis
Linda SilmalisChief Reporter

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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**WEEKEND TELEGRAPH** Exclusive for tomorrow ...The new Penrith racetrack proposal. Picture: Supplied

ATC tees off golf course race plan

A golf course in Penrith could become the new home of horseracing in Sydney with the Australian Turf Club moving to acquire the site as part of its plans to sell Rosehill Gardens.

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Trial on a new smart card for pokie machines to help gamblers keep track of their spending - ' Get Smart Bet Smart' card-based cashless gaming

Minns to be hit by Clubs over extra tax

NSW clubs are preparing for a showdown with the Minns government amid ongoing talk Treasury officials are looking at forcing some of the largest venues to pay extra tax. Read this and more in The Sauce.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: An Allegra Spender supporter holds a 'democracy sausage' at the Clovelly Surf Life Saving Club polling booth on May 03, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Australians headed to the polls on Saturday for the 2025 federal election, where all 150 seats in the House of Representatives and 40 of 76 Senate seats are up for grabs. This election is especially consequential due to a tightly contested race, with cost-of-living pressures, affordable housing, and energy policy dominating the campaign. Though most polls indicate a narrow Labor victory against the Liberal-National coalition, the result could also lead to a hung parliament, reflecting the growing influence of independents and minor parties, and potentially reshaping the balance of power in Australia in the years ahead. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Spender’s democracy sausage snag

It’s the best part of voting for many, but Teal candidate Allegra Spender couldn’t take even a bite? Read why with our special Federal Election Sauce.

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