$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.
State Election
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.
Minns’ secret weapon: A touch of Kevin ‘07
Chris Minns’ close-knit election-winning team included a couple of secret weapons, including party elders — and a star staffer from the Kevin ’07 campaign.
Labor concedes as Liberals hold on to tight regional seat
Liberal MP Wendy Tuckerman has been re-elected to the seat of Goulburn after Labor challenger Michael Pilbrow conceded defeat.
Fat cats in the firing line as Dom, Minns trade blows in new debate
The Premier and the man who wants his job are facing off again in another leaders’ debate, with the first blows traded over NSW’s education system and roads.
Independents’ day: Candidates outline their demands
Tight polls are pointing to a hung parliament after the March 25 State Election, meaning independents will hold the balance of power. See what it will take to win their support.
Labor’s big sigh of relief as Perrottet walloped — twice
Sydney’s trains meltdown may have left commuters stranded on Wednesday, but it made Opposition Leader Chris Minns’ trip to government a little easier, writes James O’Doherty.
‘That’s just wrong’: Premier fires back over political misstep
Dominic Perrottet has slammed suggestions that he should have splashed cash in Fairfield to encourage a popular independent mayor to run in the Labor stronghold.
Revealed: Shooters party’s weirdest election policies
As NSW’s political parties gear up for the election, the Shooters have unveiled several eyebrow-raising plans in their bid to be elected. Here are some of the bizarre policies they’ve revealed.
From local mayor to would-be election decider
He stood up to the government on Covid rules and ISIS brides, and backed a major federal election upset win— here is an inside look into Frank Carbone, NSW’s would-be election kingmaker.
Rivals in major battle for one of Sydney’s most marginal seats
This crucial Western Sydney seat is held at a razor-thin margin and voters remain undecided on who best to lead them beyond the 2023 election. Here’s what they had to say at a crucial debate.
Minns has ‘questions to answer’ over charity’s losses: Kean
NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says opposition leader Chris Minns has “questions to answer” over his involvement in a charitable trust which lost over a million dollars last financial year.
‘White, male millionaire’: Labor candidate slams parachute MP in secret texts
A Labor candidate for a stronghold Sydney seat lashed her own party for backing MP Andrew Charlton to run for Parramatta at the federal election last year, secret WhatsApp texts have revealed.
‘We’ll slash more fat cats’: Kean one-ups Minns in pay-cut frenzy
The Coalition has vowed to cut the number of public servant fat cats by 20 per cent, one-upping a Labor election pledge which would save $500 million.
How Albo could super sabotage state Labor at NSW election
As NSW’s election nears, the shadow of their federal counterparts could loom large over state Labor with voters’ perception potentially affected by the feds’ super tax, research has revealed.
Your say: How a key Western Sydney seat plans to vote
The community of Penrith have weighed in on where their vote will be going ahead of this month’s state election and what issues are at the top of their mind. SEE THE RESULTS
Locked out: Independent to be barred from parliament
Voters could re-elect an MP who has been charged with historical sexual abuse, but the major parties have declared they’d work to have him banned from parliament if he wins as an independent.
Kean backpedals on coal comments as Dom rules out lifeline
After initially refusing to rule out a lifeline for Eraring, Matt Kean has doubled back on comments where he appeared at odds with Premier Dominic Perrottet on the coal-fired station’s future.
Why NSW voters are in danger of a hung state election
Australian political guru Malcolm Mackerras has analysed every seat in the NSW state election, with Greens and independents set to become hung parliament kingmakers. Mackerras explains why.
New hope for NSW town with no aged care
A small regional town with no aged care homes to support elderly residents has finally got a glimmer of hope. Find out the Coalition’s election pledge.
‘Dead hand’ of NSW Planning stalls game-changer housing scheme
A game-changing NSW government initiative to revolutionise the housing industry has only managed to get one single approval through the bureaucratic planning system, it can be revealed.
Labor vows to slash contractors to save cash
At the party’s official campaign launch, Labor leader Chris Minns has delivered good news for healthcare students but bad news for government contractors.
Perrottet government like a ‘broken-down ferry’: PM
Anthony Albanese will go for the jugular at the NSW Labor election campaign launch on Sunday by likening the scandal-clad Coalition to a broken-down ferry.
‘Vile racism must stop’: Plan to end faith-based school bullying
Anti-racism contact officers and better Holocaust education are at the centre of a move to stamp out anti-Semitic and faith-based bullying after a series of disturbing incidents.
You’ll choose how to splash developer cash
Residents will be empowered to decide how billions in developer contributions will be spent in their area under a Coalition plan to deliver the infrastructure local communities actually need.
Climate the big issue for rich voters
Climate change is the top issue for voters living in the northern beaches electorate of Pittwater, where a new poll has put the teal independent just ahead of the Liberals in the prized Coalition seat.
Manly legend hits up old teammates to help son at polls
Former Sea Eagles fullback Darrell Williams is dialling in a few favours, hitting up the likes of Fatty Vautin and Cliff Lyons to support his son Tony’s run for parliament.
‘Anyone who’s done anything wrong will have book thrown at them’
The premier reveals the Liberal Party is now investigating why senior party operatives, including his own brother, moved to dump sitting Hills Shire Council in favour of hand-picked candidates.
How Minns’ budgetary restraint could lose him the election
NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns has vowed not to ‘dangle false hope with unfunded promises’, but will his moral stance cost him the election, asks James O’Doherty.
‘You will have my vote’: Lib’s message to Labor leader revealed
The Liberal race for a south coast seat is in disarray after a nominee was rejected by the party’s secretive review committee. See why Chris Minns was told: “you will have my vote”.
NSW leaders clash on spending as summit hears ‘West deserves better’
Call for politicians to do more for Sydney’s ‘booming heart’ as Premier and the man who wants his job rumble on infrastructure costs as they vie for votes in Western Sydney.
Chris Minns’ worst nightmare a step closer to reality
Fairfield Mayor Frank Carbone has registered with the electoral commission as a candidate for Cabramatta, making him poised to run for the seat.
‘Harassment’: Premier’s missing brother resurfaces to slam inquiry
Dominic Perrottet’s brother Jean-Claude has finally been found by a parliamentary inquiry as it comes to a close— but he has now declined to take part as he is overseas.
‘We’ve been railroaded’: Fury over Labor’s airport metro delay
Fuming Western Sydney leaders have slammed Labor’s plans to pump the breaks on a crucial Metro link between Parramatta and the region’s new airport.
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