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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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Australian Ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd hosted a $25k party on taxpayers dime to celebrate one year in Washington where a $40k song - Unbreakable - written for the embassy was performed for the first time. Pictures: News Corp/Supplied

Wrong note: Embassy’s latest party with $44k song

Kevin Rudd celebrated the one-year anniversary of the US Embassy with a 200-guest knees-up — complete with a specially-commissioned song.

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21/02/2024: Media tour of Snowy Hydro 2.0 project. Massimo Franceschi (right), FGJV project director

Flying shrapnel from malfunctioning fan halts work at Snowy 2.0

All underground work at Snowy 2.0 has ceased after an industrial-sized ventilation fan malfunctioned and sent out “flying shrapnel”.

NSW

State Liberal party director Alex May and partner, Sturt MP James Stevens. Picture: Facebook

First wives club: Liberal ‘waste’ MP’s partner joins Dutton’s office

Liberal MP James Stevens’ personal link to Peter Dutton’s office is revealed. Which NSW moderate is being considered for a federal arts board? Which former US legislative aide is here for Mardi Gras? The Sauce is here.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds a press conference with the Federal Labor Candidate Barton Ashvini Ambihaipahar.Picture: Jeremy Piper

Albo’s star candidate to appear before inquiry over $50k grant

A star Labor candidate is being dragged into a Coalition-led grants inquiry after she secured funding for a women’s group that had some of its members volunteer for her during her state election bid.

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Police are on scene after an Anti-Semitic fire attack in Woollahra in Sydney's east

Hate speech and anti-Semitism laws pass after fiery debate

Labor has accused the Coalition and Greens of watering down hate speech laws by imposing a three year expiration date and allowing discussion of religious texts to be protected.

NSW

DAILY TELEGRAPH 6TH FEBRUARY 2025Pictured leaving her home in Marrickville is former NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen.She resigned from her position this week due to the inappropriate use of tax payer funded drivers.Picture: Richard Dobson

Secret logbooks to be busted open after chauffeur scandal

Secret logbooks detailing the use of firefighting planes, choppers and ministerial cars by past and present premiers and ministers will be released after NSW MPs voted unanimously to expose any inappropriate use.

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Shortland Correctional Centre file pictures.

Privacy breach as prison staff emailed health files of colleagues

An investigation is under way after a ‘routine’ email to prison staff saw sensitive files detailing the mental and physical health of more than 80 officers shared in error.

ExclusiveNSW

Face ID coming to pubs and clubs to tackle problem gamblers

Facial recognition technology will be rolled out to pubs and clubs across the state, and family, friends and police given powers to ban someone from a venue under proposed gaming reforms.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

Alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into jailed Alameddine Ripp-ed apart

An alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into jail for crime figure Alan Ahmad Alameddine has been thwarted by corrections officers and a dog named Ripp. SEE THE VIDEO.

NSW

The Daily Telegraph Thursday 30 January 2025Maroubra school graffiti - Karen WebbPolice commissioner Karen Web vists Mount Sinai College on Runic lane Maroubra were anti-semetic graffiti was vandalised last night. Picture Thomas Lisson

Crisis guru joins Karen Webb’s media team

Who is Police Commissioner Karen Webb’s new media chief? Why are MPs moaning about the new parliament house canteen menu? And what’s causing unrest among Coalition MPs? The Sauce is here.

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