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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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The fire approaches the property of the Bilpin Fruit Bowl. Photo Jeremy Piper

Bushfire recovery funding could be delayed

The NSW Government has released detailed maps to show how bushfire funding relief has been distributed to the most fire-affected areas of the state.

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John Barilaro has quite the collection of masks

There’s no masking Barilaro’s fashion flair

There’s been no whingeing from Nationals leader John Barilaro about having to wear face masks — in fact the Deputy Premier has turned them into a fashion statement.

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WEEKEND TELEHGRAPH - 5/2/21*** MUST NOT PUBLISH BEFORE CLEARING WITH PIC EDITOR JEFF DARMANIN ***Catherine Lee pictured at Zetland today with her two kids Zachary (3yrs) and Eliana (14mths). Zetland is one of 4 suburbs to see huge growth in property prices during the last 12mths. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

NSW land values soar despite pandemic pain

Land value is booming in old Sydney fringe suburbs and in regional NSW despite the financial pain caused by the pandemic. Check out the value of your land here.

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SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Maddy Proud of the Swifts and Liz Watson of the Vixens challenge for the ball during the round 11 Super Netball match between the NSW Swifts and the Melbourne Vixens at University of Sunshine Coast Stadium on September 08, 2020 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

State government grants snub women’s sports

Men’s sports have been given more than double the funding than women’s in a state government grants program, but Deputy Premier John Barilaro denies it’s unfair.

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NRL to sanction Haas, MP calls for life ban

The NRL is preparing to suspend and fine NSW Origin star Payne Haas for his foul-mouthed tirade at police — but the Police Minister says he should never play again.

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NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro on the floor of NSW Parliament on Macquarie st Sydney on the 11th of January. Picture: Adam Yip

‘Unforgivable’ coal call will cost 4000 jobs

A NSW Independent Planning Commission decision to reject a proposed coal mine extension near Wollongong has prompted calls for the authority to be abolished.

NSW Coronavirus News

Pharmacies will be paid to administer AstraZeneca jab. Picture: Joel Saget/AFP

Pharmacists given green light to offer free vaccines

There will be no requirement to visit a doctor to receive the COVID-19 jab under a planned expansion of the vaccination rollout.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos January 29, 2020: The Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP arrives to speak to the media during a press conference in Melbourne, Victoria. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Daniel Pockett

Tens of thousands shed JobKeeper payments

JobKeeper payments have declined in a sign the economy is recovering, although more than 1.5 million Australians still rely on the payment.

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Big names in frame for federal tilt

With a federal election increasingly likely this year there is considerable talk around parliamentary corridors on who will put their hand up for a federal seat. It’s all in The Sauce.

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Fraudsters: Dodgy real estate agents sent to jail

Some used their client’s money on cars and others on gambling. Thirteen real estate agents have been convicted of misusing trust fund accounts or engaging in rental bond fraud. See the list

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