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.
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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.
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