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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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Tuesday morning traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Photo Jeremy Piper

Ministers’ drivers threaten to quit

The government’s offical drivers are ready to walk instead of accepting a raft of tough new conditions that are being imposed.

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BP executive and younger brother of Dom, Charles Perrottet with his son Harry. Supplied

Another Perrottet enters political race

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet’s brother is set to enter the NSW Libs’ race for the Senate, but rising star Charles Perrottet has a preselection battle on his hands.

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Disgraced Daryl Maguire: I still love Gladys

Disgraced ex-MP Daryl Maguire is telling friends he still loves Gladys Berejiklian, with sources saying he is devastated the Premier would not quit her job to be with him.

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WEEKEND TELEGRAPH - 13.2.21*** MUST CHECK WITH WEEKEND PIC EDITOR ROHAN KELLY BEFORE PUBLISHING ***Jenna McDonald pictured at Manly Beach today before going for a surf. Jenna welcomes a new parking app that Manly Council is trialing to direct drivers to free spaces. Jenna mobile 0450218849. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Street parking trials to take stress out of finding a spot

Parking in Sydney is set to be made easier with two new trials helping motorists find suitable places to park on the streets, as well as taking the confusion out of parking signs.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 13: COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria Commissioner Emma Cassar gives a media briefing on February 13, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria is in stage 4 lockdown from as of midnight for five days following the confirmation of new COVID-19 cases of the UK virus strain in the community linked to the Holiday Inn quarantine hotel. Victorians are only able to leave their homes for essential shopping, caregiving, essential work or permitted education, or exercise for two hours per day with household members only. People must stay within a 5km radius of home. The stage 4 restrictions are due to end at 11:59pm on Wednesday 17 February. (Photo by Luis Ascui/Getty Images)

Victoria’s hotel quarantine boss: ‘We didn’t stuff up’

Victorian health authorities have flatly denied a man’s claims that he was given permission to use a nebuliser while in quarantine at Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport.

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Reason behind huge surge in first homebuyers

There has been a massive surge in the take-up of stamp duty exemptions by first homebuyers looking to keep the great Australian dream alive.

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Barnaby’s daughter set for a career in politics

Barnaby Joyce’s eldest daughter Bridgette has started a career in politics, securing a senior role in the office of a high-profile NSW Nationals politician.

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27 days of no local COVID cases as NSW stays open to Vic threat

NSW has recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 for the 27th consecutive day. Meanwhile Gladys Berejiklian has vowed to keep NSW open, despite her nervous counterparts slamming their borders shut to the growing COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria.

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ANZAC Day march down Elizabeth Street starting from Martin Place, Sydney. Picture: Dylan Robinson

Sydney’s ‘restricted’ Anzac march under fire

A decision to restrict Sydney’s Anzac Day march to 500 veterans has come under fire with one MP questioning why other events such as the Royal Easter Show are permitted larger numbers.

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There was reports of a smash at the western end of the cross city tunnel at Darling Harbour , no issues found traffic was running smoothly with no hold ups . Picture John Grainger

How you’ll never miss a freeway exit ever again

Sydney commuters will get some extra help in finding that elusive freeway exit when the government goes ahead with plans to overturn a ban on GPS usage in tunnels.

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