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Linda Silmalis
Linda SilmalisChief Reporter

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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John Barilaro, Bronnie Taylor and Andrew Constance - story

‘King hit’: Barilaro traffic fines reignite Coalition war

The ceasefire between Liberal and Nationals MP was brief. Just three weeks after the Nationals threatened to abandon the Coalition over koala habitat policy, the two sides are at war again — this time over who leaked details of leader John Barilaro’s traffic offences.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 15, 2020:  Commuters seen wearing masks in the CBD in Sydney Australia, on SEPTEMBER 15 2020. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

NSW hits new COVID-19 milestone

NSW has recorded no new locally acquired cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Saturday, marking the state’s ninth day with no community transmission. It comes as Victoria has recorded 12 new cases of coronavirus overnight, along with one death.

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WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS SPECIAL. MUST TALK WITH PIC ED JEFF DARMANIN BEFORE PUBLISHING - Pictured in Turramurra today is 18 year old Jordan Heap who is a first year Apprentice Carpenter for Crearter Constructions. Picture: Tim Hunter.

$1.2b jobs bonanza to supercharge tradie-led recovery

Half the salary of new apprentices and trainees in any industry will be paid for by the federal government for one year under a wage scheme to create jobs, the Morrison government has announced ahead of the federal budget.

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Barwon Shooters Fishers and Farmers candidate Roy Butler with his caravan he traveled around the electorate in on the campaign trail. Picture by Peter Lorimer.

Another MP lives on yacht, claims away from home allowance

Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP Roy Butler has revealed just like Nationals MP Kevin Anderson, he too has been living on his boat during parliamentary sitting nights while pocketing living away from home benefits — and says he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/linda-silmalis/page/107