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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 4, 2020: Deputy Premier John Barilaro speaks at a press conference, Martin Place Sydney.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Inquiry into leak of Bara’s driving fines

A complaint about an alleged data breach that publicised the details of Deputy Premier John Barilaro’s driving penalties has been referred to the NSW Privacy Commission.

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Pastor Brian Houston from Hillsong Church

Outrage over Hillsong pastor’s quarantine ‘super suite’

It looks like Hillsong pastor Brian Houston was more than comfortable during his two-week hotel quarantine stay after returning from the US, scoring a much “larger room” than others.

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Panthers, ANZ Stadium hit with GF COVID breaches

Panthers Penrith has been slapped with a $10,000 fine and ANZ Stadium was ordered to pay $5000 for COVID safety breaches during the NRL Grand Final. SEE THE VIDEO

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Screen grabs of New Zealand prisoners being deported to New Zealand from Australia.

Man booted back to NZ after punching pregnant partner

A 22-year-old man, who has lived in Australia since he was five months old, will be sent back to New Zealand after punching his pregnant partner in the stomach. This comes after he committed 40 separate offences over six years.

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Daily Telegraph. Houses lost in the Nana Glen bushfrie. Mechanic Warren Smith at his destroyed home on Ellems Quarry Rd, Nana Glen. Picture Nathan Edwards.

Bushfire victims slam inquiry: ‘hot air and arse-covering’

Victims who lost their homes in the Black Summer bushfires have slammed the royal commission report into future disaster management, describing the inquiry as ‘a lot of hot air and arse-covering’.

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A Nazi swastika flag flies in the backyard of a Newtown home. 21 Watkins Street, Newtown. (supplied)

Nazi flags, swastikas flying in NSW public places

Secret government documents have revealed 31 reports of people flying Nazi flags in the past two years. The figures have triggered calls from the Labor Party for the state government to fast-track a ban.

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Jean Nassif, Parramatta property developer with his model/actor wife Nissy Nassif From source:https://www.instagram.com/nissynassif/

Developer steps up to replace 380 bathrooms after flaws found

High-profile property developer Jean Nassif has replaced almost 380 bathrooms in a new Sydney apartment complex development after an inspection he initiated found flaws in up to five due to waterproofing issues.

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Dopaminergic neuron, computer reconstruction. Dysfunction of this brain cells are responsible for development of Parkinson's disease, autism and schizophrenia, 3D illustration

Lifeline for MS sufferers: ‘Effective’ drug listed on PBS

Patients who develop the second progressive stage of Multiple Sclerosis will only have to pay $41 for a drug that helps slow down the disease with the Federal Government listing it on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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Business couple kissing in the office. Business affair.

Call for ‘bonk ban’ as MP’s office romance comes to light

Hot on the heels of last week’s bombshell about the relationship between Premier Gladys Berejiklian and ex-MP Daryl Maguire, a new clandestine parliamentary romance — this time between an MP and a staffer — has come to light.

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AFP goes after assets of tourist who lived off child porn

Belgium tourist Bryan Loyson, 26, appeared to be living the dream travelling Australia, but he was funding the trip through sinister means. Now jailed, he faces having his assets stripped as part of an aggressive new strategy.

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