Dogs ban whacks Baird’s popularity

MIKE Baird’s approval rating has plunged. It’s an epic turnaround for a Premier who, at one point, had approval ratings at 60 per cent.

Eddie Obeid loses corruption lawsuit

THE former NSW minister has lost his multimillion-dollar civil case against the body that investigated the granting of a coal exploration licence on his family land.

Premier labelled ‘Kim Jong Baird’

SHOCK jock Alan Jones has laid into NSW Premier Mike Baird, claiming he is a liar and no better than North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.

Buses missing ‘critically important’ tech

THERE are hundreds of buses that could explode in flames just like yesterday on the Harbour Bridge — and no plans to pull them off our roads.

Big changes to lockout laws

THEY have saved lives but they’re killing Sydney’s night-life — now a review says changes are needed to the controversial laws.

The one insult that upsets Mike Baird

“I’M NOT going to pretend it doesn’t hurt,” says Mike Baird as he’s quizzed on how he’s gone from the most popular premier to being ridiculed.

The barmiest election in Australia

DASTARDLY defections, awkward emails and claims of potty policies, this weekend’s elections have plenty of drama.

Lesson Mike Baird needs to learn

THE NSW Premier is the latest state leader to help cement Clover Moore’s position — and the result will have plenty of repercussions for Sydney.

Clover gives Mike Baird the bird

CLOVER Moore has won a historic fourth term as Sydney Lord Mayor, and she has a message for the NSW Govt.

Do I have to vote this weekend?

YOU just got over the tedious, protracted polling affair that was the federal election, and the voting process is set to be repeated — for some of us.

Clover Moore breaks John Howard’s record

FOR the first time in years, one of Australia’s most controversial political leaders is seriously under threat. Can she survive?

Tiny baby cremated by mistake

THE NSW Health Minister has been forced to admit devastating new ­errors in hospitals — including two dead babies being mixed up, causing one to be wrongly cremated.

ICAC recommends criminal charges

THE NSW corruption watchdog has recommended criminal charges be brought against three former NSW MPs after inquiry into illegal donations.

Woman more racist than Hanson

PAULINE Hanson’s views about Asian Australians sound mild in comparison to those of her late mother caught on video warning about “the yellow race”.

Mike Baird breaks his back in nasty fall

CONTROVERSIAL NSW Premier Mike Baird is in a lot of pain over his latest, quite literal slip-up. But he’s taking it all in good humour.

We have ‘sucked the life out of Sydney’

A HOLLYWOOD star says the life has been “sucked out” of Sydney and the city has turned into a “pointless place” thanks to controversial laws.

‘If Tasmania can do it, anyone can’

MOVES to allow gay couples to marry are gathering pace with the ACT and Tasmania showing support, but critics have cried foul.

Criminals are treated better than this

CRIMINALS get a chance at parole and redemption, but apparently greyhound racing doesn’t. If this is democracy, it’s gone to the dogs.

‘A huge task but it’s been done before’

IT’S a bold move by TV presenter James Mathison to try and topple Tony Abbott at the election. While he thinks it will pay off it’s going to be a massive battle.

Salim isn’t finished with us yet

SALIM Mehajer was dumped from his controversial role as deputy mayor but that hasn’t dampened his desire to be a political force.

What our lives will be like in 2056

BY THE middle of the century, life will be entirely different – and absolutely insane. This is what you can expect.

‘They should hang their heads in shame’

SPITTING protesters have been slammed for their “repulsive” behaviour at a council meeting. But critics say it’s the Government that is acting shamefully.

Dodgy fundraising was ‘no great secret’

A FORMER federal Liberal Party treasurer has confirmed he knew about controversial fundraising practices.

‘Why should Australia bail them out?’

THEY’RE the Aussies dependent on Canberra’s cash but Norfolk Islanders are in a furious war of words with over plans to end their unique status.

Premier heckled over cannabis reforms

CANNABIS campaigners have clashed with NSW Premier Mike Baird calling him to move more quickly on the drug.

What council changes mean for you

OVERNIGHT more than 30 councils vanished. So will the pool be open tomorrow? And what about your bins? We give you the new council lowdown.

The victory Turnbull didn’t want

IT’S the awkward award the PM probably won’t be putting on his mantelpiece, and what’s worse it’s come from a group of people who previously loved him.

Plans to close Salim’s property loophole

LOCAL politicians who make decisions in council meetings they profit from could have to pay back any money they make under new proposals.

Has your local council been axed?

MORE than 40 councils are to be wiped out in NSW under sweeping merger plans announced by Premier Mike Baird.

Why PM’s ministry isn’t the smartest

THE Coalition’s lack of response to the Manus Island decision raises questions about the competence of Turnbull’s hand-picked ministry.

Salim ‘screaming’ at front door

SALIM Mehajer says his marriage is “too great to destroy”, but it doesn’t seem to be going too well at the moment.

Stadium debacle’s humiliating end

IT’S been the stadium shemozzle that’s divided a city and a government, but NSW Premier Mike Baird has drawn a line in the sand.

Jones unleashes on Baird

SHOCK Jock Alan Jones has laid into NSW Premier Mike Baird saying his reasons for the rejection of a new footy stadium are ‘humbug’.

Scary secret of richest suburbs

THE tree-lined streets and up-market boutiques of some of Australia’s richest suburbs are hiding something surprising.

Sydney’s $1.6 billion drama explained

STADIUMS are no strangers to tense clashes and battles of will on the field. But it’s the battle off the field that has people talking.

Dire prediction for Sydney traffic

SYDNEY motorists face the same grinding congestion as Mexico City by 2035 with 40-minute trips stretching to two hours in peak times.

Australia’s ‘ridiculous’ new tattoo trend

PEOPLE are getting hurt and even going blind, but it’s not enough to deter the “super-extreme”.

‘Stark raving mad’: Jones’ angry rant

SHOCK jock Alan Jones has laid into the NSW Premier, asking why you can shoot up heroin in Kings Cross but can’t buy a bottle of chardonnay.

‘Adults should be able to choose’

THE 10pm bottle shop curfew has been slammed by the industry’s leading lobby group, saying adults should be able to choose when to drink.

Salim fighting against latest blow

SALIM Mehajer, who has already been stripped of his deputy mayor role, says the government’s latest move to sack Auburn Council is an “abuse of power”.

10pm bottle shop curfew a ‘joke’

AS A POWERFUL rant reignites debate over Sydney’s tough lockout laws, one law in particular is really infuriating punters.

Hey Tony, this is how it’s done

THEY’RE both conservative family men from Sydney’s northern beaches, but in the eyes of the public they couldn’t be further apart.

Salim Mehajer a no-show at court

THE colourful deputy mayor, who is currently suspended while his council faces oblivion, chose not to turn up to court this morning.

Salim allegedly shifted demerit points

SALIM Mehajer is under the microscope over allegations that he shifted demerit points to an international student.

Salim Mehajer to fight suspension

CONTROVERSIAL Deputy Mayor Salim Mehajer will appeal a ban for failing to disclose his financial interest – a penalty that could end his career.

Salim’s very conspicuous no-show

THERE was an emergency meeting of Salim Mehajer’s council last night. The ever controversial deputy mayor was nowhere to be seen.

Claims force out Labor bigwig

BILL Shorten intervened yesterday to bring down Labor heavyweight Jamie Clements following a sexual harassment scandal.

Band cops it for post on festival deaths

THE Presets have been slammed for comparing drug-related deaths at music festivals to those killed on roads.

Why so silent on Salim?

SALIM Mehajer has been at the centre of a political storm for months. So why has one person in power not stepped in?

Most to pay less as Opal slashes fares

FARES on NSW trains, buses and ferries could be cut by up to 50 per cent — and people who catch different types of transport will be big winners.

Salim not happy as job under threat

HIS council is to be sliced in two under new plans revealed today by the NSW Premier. And deputy mayor Salim Mehajer isn’t happy.

Boat busting leads to drugs bust

A SOGGY skipper has inadvertently led police to a battered boat full of ecstasy pills worth more than $35,000.

Boat mishap leads to drugs

‘Can’t anyone grow some balls?’

SALIM Mehajer’s wedding stopped a city. His antics have made his suburb a “laughing stock”. And people are frustrated.

Salim lashes out at ‘appalling’ treatment

THE controversial deputy mayor has unexpectedly thrown his support behind one of his biggest rivals. Now they’re best of frenemies.

Inventive dance party drugs plan foiled

IT SEEMED like the perfect plan to smuggle ecstasy into a major music festival. But police say they’ve cracked the cunning plan.

Councillor expelled over Mehajer vote

AUBURN councillor Hicham Zraika was dismissed from the Labor party after he failed to vote for his colleague.

‘Poles and wires’ offloaded in $10bn deal

A MULTI-BILLION dollar lease of ‘poles and wires’ to Canadian, Middle Eastern and Australian investors will boost public spending, Mike Baird claims.

Forget terrorists, what about fresh fruit?

WHILE the PM discussed global terrorism with world leaders, the opposition focused on groceries bills and GST in the electorate. Then their two worlds collided.

Machine gun found near shopping centre

A MAN found carrying a sub-machine gun and ammunition in Sydney’s inner-west will appear in court today.

The problem with Sydney’s new stations

LOCATIONS for six brand new railway stations in Sydney have been announced. But some are so close it might be quicker to walk between them than catch the train.

Why there’s something wrong with this image

TWO capital cities suffered murderous terrorist attacks in 24 hours. So why is only one country’s flag lighting up skyscrapers and Facebook?