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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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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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‘Avoid the pain, don’t take the train’, Minister urges commuters

The government is urging commuters to avoid unnecessary travel on Saturday to avoid Christmas chaos. Transport Minister Jo Haylen said close to 40 percent of trains – representing more than 360 services – were expected to be cancelled or delayed today.

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Publican banned after $11k win on Keno

A country pub owner is fighting to regain his licence after authorities accused him of playing a game of Keno and getting his daughter to claim the $11k win.

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Gov, hospo heavyweight lose eleventh-hour bid to save NYE party

It’s back to court on Tuesday as the government and a powerful hospitality group this afternoon lost their latest attempt to save Sydney’s internationally renowned New Years Eve fireworks from a train strike. Here is what we know.

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Queensland Corrective Services Deputy Commissioner, Gary McCahon, receives Public Service Medal

Ex-Qld dog squad boss to take over troubled NSW jails

A prison dog squad boss from Queensland known for being “dependable in a crisis” has been wooed back to NSW by the Minns government to take over NSW’s jails after the serial rape saga.

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Royal North Shore Hospital will kick off the 12-month trial of hospital security with body-worn cameras before it is rolled out to a totalof 15 city and regional hospitals around the State.

Body worn camera trial begins at first NSW public hospital

Hospital security staff will turn on body-worn cameras tomorrow as part of a Minns government trial to stop the soaring number assaults on nurses, patients and other staff.

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Demerit point countdown: 1.1 million ‘good’ drivers to get points back

Almost 1.1 million drivers have less than five weeks of offence-free driving left before the NSW government scrubs demerit points from their licence. Search our suburb-by-suburb guide.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 16, 2024: The Shadow Attorney General Alister Henskens speaks at a press conference about the Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill, NSW Parliament.Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Get drunk, go home – new booze guidelines for pollies

A battle looms as a NSW MP contemplates a federal tilt; a Liberal candidate draws first blood in teal challenge; and new booze guidelines are looming for NSW pollies. See more in The Sauce.

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