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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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Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, illuminated at dusk.

Coalition whistleblower: Abuse of women ‘covered up’

A former Coalition ministerial staffer has spoken of a ‘cover-up’ culture where demeaning behaviour towards women was tolerated, and offenders simply moved to another office.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 24, 2021: Nurses wearing personal protective clothing are seen at a COVID-19 testing clinic at Kingsford Smith international airport . Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jenny Evans

Outrage as free parking ends for frontline nurses

Unions have blasted the state government for ending free parking for frontline nurses at hospitals throughout NSW in April.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Pete Evans is seen at an anti-vaccination rally at Hyde Park on February 20, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Evans is a controversial celebrity chef and conspiracy theorist who was recently banned fromÃÂ InstagramÃÂ and Facebook for sharing misinformation about the coronavirus and vaccines. The protestors are demonstrating against mandatory COVID-19 vaccines. The COVID-19 vaccine is due to be rolled out to frontline health workers across Australia from next week. The Australian government has purchased enough vaccines for all Australians to be vaccinated, should they choose to do so. While vaccinations are not mandatory, some industries might require workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images)

Myth-buster team targets vaccine conspiracy theories

A team of 30 “myth-busters” is taking on anti-vaxxer celebrities and influencers to counteract fake facts and bizarre conspiracy theories about COVID-19.

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Celebs rack up $1.6m quarantine security bill

While many visiting or homegrown celebrities and VIPs skipped hotel quarantine for a venue of their choosing, they have amassed a $1.6m bill for personalised security — and some is still outstanding. See who has paid.

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Woman holding high heels in hand and walking home from party barefoot. Businesswoman took off uncomfortable shoes. Lady with stilettos and miniskirt at sunrise or sunset in city street. Walk of shame.

Barefoot MP’s shocking rant against driver on trip home from bar

A ministerial driver drove a senior politician 450m from Parliament House to a city bar before allegedly ‘copping abuse’ when driving the ‘shoeless’ MP home six hours later.

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Liberal party staffer Brittany Higgins who has made shocking claims that she was raped whilst in the defence industry minister's office in Parliament House, Canberra after a Friday night drinking session in March 2019 Higgins with Steven Ciobo

Higgins accused barred access to pollies over smear campaign

The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins had burnt so many bridges that NSW ministers refused to meet with him when he was working as lobbyist for a multi-national corporation.

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Rolling up our sleeves as vaccines get the thumbs up

Early vaccine recipients say they are feeling fine after getting the jab and have implored other Australians to follow their lead.

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An aerial view of houses in the eastern suburb of Dover Heights and the city skyline in Sydney, Wednesday, December 26, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Working from home tilts Sydney’s housing market

The shift to working from home will have an impact on people’s property-buying patterns, with more people projected to move away from the CBD — which could also lead to households being financially better off.

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WEEKENDS TELEGRAPHS - 17.2.21*** MUST CHECK WITH PIC EDITOR KRISTI MILLER BEFORE USING ***Stephanie (no last name given) holds her 11mth old daughter Zoe at Centennial Park today for COVID-19 births case study. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Pandemic, high house prices leads to baby drought

The state’s fertility rate is at the lowest on record as more cash-strapped young adults live with their parents and more women having their first child later in life.

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Dash Cam footage that buses have caught of accidents involving pedestrians . Source: Supplied

CCTV reveals shocking accidents with pedestrians

The state government has released shocking video footage involving bus collisions with pedestrians and other vehicles in a bid to prevent further accidents.

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