State politicians who leave at an election could be given termination payments from as soon as next year under plans being considered by Premier Dominic Perrottet.

A Three-way challenge for the Nationals leadership will determine the future direction of the junior Coalition partner, while the Liberals will appoint their new senior team in an ­orderly fashion.

Tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios has spoken of his mental health battles and his “darkest’’ times during which his success on the court masked thoughts of self harm and even committing suicide.

AND IN a State of Origin bombshell, Bulldogs winger Josh Addo-Carr has been dumped from the NSW team – because he is too short.