How ‘winnable’ plan to unseat Dom failed
Proud but disappointed campaign insiders believe they could have booted the then-premier from his seat, blaming Labor headquarters for the lost opportunity.
NSW State Election 2023
Follow the NSW state election, with important information on parties, candidates and policies. Read about the latest NSW state election coverage, news and updates.
Final call looms on scandal-plagued MP
While Labor raced to victory on Saturday, there are still a handful of seats in doubt – with one controversial MP facing the sack from voters in a major upset.
Bleak reality for Dom’s job ‘no one wants’
Insiders have dubbed Dominic Perrottet’s former job as the role “no one wants” as the NSW Liberal Party scrambles for its next leader.
First thing Minns plans to change as Premier
Chris Minns has revealed one of the first things he plans to change as the next premier of NSW, and it might surprise you.
Sad election night photo as Liberals lose
The sad election night reality for the Liberal Party has been exposed in a single picture, with Dominic Perrottet conceding defeat to Chris Minns.
How Perrottet juggles seven children
Between NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and his wife Helen, they have built up an impressive career history, all while raising seven children.
Reason Perrottet ‘maxed out’ his credit cards
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has opened up about how he and his wife bought their first home, sympathising with the struggles facing buyers.
Surprising phobia NSW leaders share
Premier Dominic Perrottet and NSW Labor leader Chris Minns may be fighting to lead NSW, but they do share one unlikely similarity.
‘To the wire:’ Minns’ election eve prophecy
With polling day just hours away, Chris Minns visited two key seats Labor is hoping to win while making a steely prediction for election night.
Your guide to NSW state election
With just one more sleep until the NSW state election, these are the key policies each major party is promising in order to woo voters.
Scandals Dom would love to forget
From a Nazi costume mea culpa to the actions of a deputy premier past, Dominic Perrottet’s premiership has not been without drama.
Battery bungle leaves Dom’s bus stranded
A second bus bungle has hit the NSW campaign trail, with a mechanical fault leaving media and staffers stranded in Sydney’s northwest.
‘Still furious’: Dom cornered on lockdowns
Moments after the final debate before the NSW election ended, Premier Dominic Perrottet was cornered by two women, who wanted answers on one thing.
‘Not possible:’ Bush paramedic plan panned
A senior minister has accused Labor of putting regional NSW last over a promise to hire paramedics for the bush, but the opposition has returned fire.
Ex candidate’s surprise admission on Minns
A surprise show of comraderie for Chris Minns has come from behind enemy lines, with an old adversary providing insight on the Labor leader’s chances.
Where you can vote early in NSW election
The state election is this Saturday, and it’s time to start thinking about where and when you can vote. There are some important things to know.
‘Fantasy’: Wage hike for one group savaged
Questions have been raised over an election promise to scrap the public sector’s wage cap, with the NSW Treasurer calling the numbers a “fantasy”.
Big news for nurses and teachers
Opposition Leader Chris Minns is currying favour with essential workers with a “guarantee” he says the state simply must give.
Club ditches pokies, profits soar 700 per cent
The team behind a Sydney bowling club has said its transition away from pokies has paid bigger dividends than the slots ever did.
Aussies slam ‘discriminatory’ voting change
Vulnerable Australians with vision impairments have shared their furore over the ‘discriminatory’ scrapping of iVote.
Albo’s partner hits campaign trail
The partner of Anthony Albanese handed out leaflets and talked to voters as NSW prepares to head to the polls.
Dom’s biggest Covid regret as premier
Dominic Perrottet had a moment of introspection at the fourth leaders’ debate, reflecting over the “biggest regret” of his premiership.
Labor ‘caught out’ over $20k school grant
The NSW Greens have accused Labor of pork barrelling taxpayer funds after a candidate’s staffer was found promising $20,000 to a Sydney school.
Parents’ verdict on Dom’s $49k kids’ fund
It’s the $49,000 promise that Dominic Perrottet hopes will secure the Coalition a historic fourth term; however, not all parents are convinced.
Stern message for would-be premier
A sleepy street became a frenzied rush on Monday as a potential premier made a play for a safe Liberal seat, buying fruit and speaking to locals.
Premier’s $1.2b pledge to build new schools
Pitching his vision for NSW to party faithfuls at the launch of the Liberal campaign, Dominic Perrottet put $1.2b to build and upgrade new schools.
‘Won’t settle:’ Greens list demands for Labor
The NSW Greens have listed their seven demands Labor will have to do to win support from the minor party, adamant they “won’t settle for half measures”.
‘Smeared in oil:’ Kean to female candidate
The NSW Treasurer has launched a scathing attack on a Teal independent challenging a safe Liberal seat, saying her shirt should be “smeared in black oil”.
Dom’s brazen move weeks from election
Visiting local businesses near Labor’s most at-risk seats, Dominic Perrottet made a bold declaration on his opponent’s future.
NSW hit by $1.28bn budget blowout
With just over a fortnight until NSW voters head to the polls, it’s been revealed the state’s deficit is forecast to grow by nearly $1.3bn over the next two years.
Question Dom couldn’t answer
Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns faced off in their first televised debate of the election, with both men asked about one burning issue.
Plan to bring 95k women back to work
The NSW Treasurer has revealed the mind-boggling economic benefit of having 95,000 women re-enter the workforce or take on more hours.
Six-figure jobs on the chopping block
The high-paid jobs attract eye-watering salaries; however, both major parties have promised to freeze wages and cut roles.
Wannabe premier risks total destruction
He could be the next premier of NSW, but his very own seat could set the scene for one of the state election’s biggest upsets.
Dom’s scathing warning to dodgy agents
The NSW Premier cautioned real estate agents against this hated and recently banned act, while promising new protections for struggling renters.
Missing witness ‘seen driving in ski mask’
A councillor has shared a bizarre report of a sighting of a missing Liberal powerbroker, as an inquiry examines claims of misconduct within a NSW council.
Ultimate voting guide for NSW election
It’s time to get your pens ready because the NSW state election is just weeks away. Here’s how you can vote early.
State’s free hospital parking plan
A big change could be coming to patients and visitors accessing regional and rural public hospitals, as part of a plan to reduce the cost of living.
‘Promising money:’ Dom’s huge tax call queried
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has made the huge call to not privatise state assets or create new taxes if re-elected, but Labor is questioning the promise.
Major win for Dom weeks from election
With less than four weeks until the state election, Dominic Perrottet is tightening the gap against Labor’s lead, and remains the preferred Premier.
Premier’s bombshell on Covid vaccines
Dominic Premier has called for an end of Covid-19 vaccines mandates, saying the jab has no impact on transmission.
Driving force behind Chris Minns
They met at a Labor campaign held at a Pizza Hut in Sydney’s south in 1999. 24 years later, they’re juggling three kids, two jobs and a busy campaign trail.
Push to ditch stamp duty for all buyers
All NSW home buyers could soon forgo paying stamp duty in lieu of an annual land tax, in a major election push aimed at wooing voters.
‘Second class’: Mayor’s fury over metro cut
A popular mayor proving threatening to Labor’s chances at an upcoming state election has criticised the opposition leader over proposed cuts to two metro lines.
‘Public lynching:’ Embattled mayor hits back
A mayor has likened an inquiry to a “public lynching” after a damning report questioned his expenses and relationship with developers.
Labor ‘constantly negative’ about NSW teacher shortages
NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell lashes NSW Labor ‘lie’ that kids are turning up for school without a teacher, but welcomes NAPLAN results in spirited debate.
‘Talk a big game’: Dom trades barbs with Minns in fiery face-off
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Labor leader Chris Minns faced off in a heated debate ahead of the March election, trading barbs over pokies, privatisation and the public service. Tell us who you think won.
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