Australian artist pulled from global exhibit
An artist whose works include images of a former terror leader and a September 11 video titled ‘Thank You Very Much’ will no longer be representing Australia at one of the world’s biggest art shows.
State Election
‘Appalling’: Fury over plan to hike rates by 40 per cent
A Sydney councillor says the bureaucrats should slash their $159m wage bill before slugging residents with an average rates increase of $673 per year.
$600 million development to transform Central Coast ‘eyesore’
More than 500 new apartments will be built on a Central Coast site after developer ALAND was given the green light to transform a long-time eyesore. Read all the details here.
Profiled: Byron council hopefuls battling for your vote
Away from Byron’s A-listers and wellness influencers, issues like a lack of affordable housing and homelessness are banging on council’s door. Here’s what these candidates plan to do about it.
Battle on the border: Who’s who in Tweed council election
Housing, housing, housing. It’s one of the key priorities in the Tweed for many of the council candidates running in the 2024 Local Government elections. Here’s their campaign pitches.
Embattled mayor addresses DV allegations in new video
Just weeks out from an election, Byron Mayor Michael Lyon has opened up after being accused of assaulting his wife – and revealed his next campaign move.
Perrottet hails Monica Tudehope as ‘probable premier’
Former premier Dominic Perrottet has described his successor, Monica Tudehope as a “probable premier” declaring his former staffer would bring intellectual firepower to the NSW Liberals.
Toole clings on as Nationals leader… for now
A challenge for the NSW Nationals leadership was unsuccessful on Wednesday, but Paul Toole may not be safe in the seat for long after a shock vote result, it can be revealed.
The Liberal MPs begging Perrottet to stay
As the bloodletting from the Coalition’s election loss continues, scores of angry Liberal MPs and staff say there were multiple failures in the lead-up to polling day.
‘Haven’t said that’: Perrottet’s big backflip on Eraring power station
Dominic Perrottet has done a 180 on his approach to coal just two days out from the tightly contested state election.
Minns brushes off Albo snub as crunch time nears
Anthony Albanese has skipped an appearance with Chris Minns 48 hours before the state election, despite being in the same town as the hopeful premier.
Win for Minns in last election debate
Chris Minns has been declared the winner of the final NSW leaders debate after he and Dominic Perrottet were peppered with questions by undecided voters at The Daily Telegraph and Sky News People’s Forum three days out from the state election. Who do you think won the sparring match? Vote here.
‘Blatant lies’: Stoush over puppy politics heats up
A campaign claiming a NSW party wanted to “take away pet ownership” has been called out as “blatant lies” as a puppy scare campaign hit the radio waves. Hear the audio.
Labor plot to slash swim safety funding despite record drownings
After a record-breaking summer of drownings on NSW waterways, Labor’s election costings will see funding for key drowning prevention and swim safety programs slashed.
‘Challenges with gang violence’: Candidates clash over cop funding
Candidates in a gang-violence riddled electorate have clashed over police numbers, with calls for more boots on the ground to tackle the issue. See the video in our election ‘seats of power’ exclusive.
Revealed: Who will miss out on major energy bill savings
Both of NSW’s major parties have made promises of big savings on your energy bills — but who will help your family? Find out who is going to miss out under the different plans.
‘Worst day of my life’: MP breaks her silence on ‘drunk’ accusations
It went from ‘a drink with a mate’ to a heated, public argument two years later— now NSW MP Anna Watson has shared her side of the story after fellow One Nation MP Mark Latham used parliamentary privilege to allege she had a drinking problem.
‘No place in our state’: Premier slams Lib volunteer’s racist slurs
Premier Dominic Perrottet has slammed the racist remarks of a Liberal volunteer at a polling station, who called an Indigenous firefighter an “Abo”. See the latest.
Meet the Kogarah candidates for the state election
The state election candidates for Kogarah reveal their top priorities as campaigning ramps up with only days left until NSW decides the next leader.
‘Forgot to charge it’: Minns laughs off EV campaign bus breakdown
Chris Minns has made light of a campaign trail fail after Labor’s brand new electric-powered tour bus broke down in Western Sydney today, forcing him to hop on a traditional gas-guzzler.
Why Nats MP sent legal warning to major rival
Monaro Nationals MP Nichole Overall has sent a legal warning to Labor candidate Steve Whan over what she claims was a defamatory third-party comment. Read where the alleged comment was made.
Meet the Wollondilly Candidates for the state election
Meet the people vying for your vote this state election in the seat of Wollondilly.
Meet the Cronulla candidates for the state election
The state election candidates for Cronulla reveal their top priorities as campaigning ramps up with only days left until NSW decides the next leader.
Domestic violence programs fear closure amid funding cuts
A leading domestic and family violence charity has cried out for more funding from Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns just one week out of the polls. Find out who is willing to help.
Revealed: must-win seats major parties are vying for
Western Sydney has proven a key stomping ground for NSW’s election hopefuls, with leaders hitting the hustings hard for their campaigns, exclusive data has revealed. See where they’ve been here.
‘Cultish’: Teals slammed for war on fossil fuels
NSW Planning Minister Anthony Roberts says teal independents’ “cultish drive” against fossil fuels will endanger people who rely on life support equipment to survive.
Meet the Miranda candidates for the state election
The state election candidates for Miranda reveal their top priorities as campaigning ramps up with only days left until NSW decides the next leader.
‘No sense at all’: Candidates split on key Penrith issues
The two major candidates in the vital marginal of Penrith have diverged on key area-specific issues as the conflicting opinions came to light during NewsLocal’s exclusive ‘seats of power’ election video series.
Meet the Oatley candidates for the state election
The state election candidates for Oatley reveal their top priorities as campaigning ramps up with only days left until NSW decides the next leader.
Meet the Rockdale candidates for the state election
The state election candidates for Rockdale reveal their top priorities as campaigning ramps up with only days left until NSW decides the next leader.
‘Underhanded deal with Greens’ sparks Coalition rift
Nationals MP Wes Fang has slammed the Liberal party over election material which encourages voters to direct preferences to Greens above Labor in inner city seats including Balmain.
Meet the Goulburn candidates for the state election
Candidates running in the seat of Goulburn share their priorities and give their pitches to voters
How Sydney speed limit change will affect your daily commute
A new election pledge will put Western Sydney drivers in the fast lane, with the Premier vowing to shave valuable time off the weekly commute.
Why David Elliott told Dom about the Nazi costume rumours
NSW Coalition minister David Elliott is bowing out of politics— but not before sharing on his status as a “bomb-thrower” who is never afraid to hurl a salvo at rivals both within and outside of his party.
Dom, Minns rally the troops as election day looms
The two major parties have gathered a week out from the election, with John Howard taking aim at Anthony Albanese’s involvement in NSW while Chris Minns vowed to protect Sydney and Hunter Water.
NSW’s plot to lure music’s biggest names to the bush
Music lovers in the bush will get to see more of their favourite artists closer to home under the latest Coalition election pledge.
NSW’s disaster-stricken towns ‘forgotten’ amid election race
NSW communities who battled through the state’s worst flood disasters ever claim the bush has been forgotten as the two major party leaders battle it out to win the upcoming election.
Fare go: Public transport cap cut to $40 a week
Public transport users will travel free on buses, ferries and trains after hitting a reduced weekly travel cap of $40 as part of a Coalition cost-of-living measure that will save up to $500 a year.
Student support: Labor pledges 250 school counsellors
Student wellbeing will be given a boost under a Labor plan to hire an additional 250 full-time school counsellors to address a growing youth mental health crisis.
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