Politics
NSW
'Damning report': iconic Blue Mountains site at permanent risk if dam rises
The bushland lying within the proposed temporary inundation area would be “permanently” affected in the event of a significant flood, the document states.
- by Tom Rabe
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Editorial
Editorial
Tough bail laws come at a cost to the innocent
The tougher bail laws appear to have raised the risk that more innocent people are kept locked up for long periods awaiting trial.
State Parliament
Bowen drawn into 'dirty' NSW Labor leadership battle
Internal NSW Labor invoices showed Mr Bowen received a $100,000 donation from the Australian Chinese Teo Chew Association in April 2013.
- by Alexandra Smith
Drug reform
'We need a new approach': Labor leadership hopeful pledges to hold a drug summit
Chris Minns said he was "concerned" by the Premier's comments opposing pill-testing before her government's inquiry had completed its hearings.
- by Lisa Visentin
Drought
'You’ll send yourself broke feeding cows': drought ravaged communities get budget boost
The new drought funding will be split in half, with $170 million allocated to aid the small towns and regional centres that service the state’s farmers.
- by Tom Rabe
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State Parliament
Berejiklian government gives up $850m in revenue for first-home owners
The state government has forgone almost $850 million in stamp duty revenue as part of its measures to help first-home owners.
- by Alexandra Smith and Matt Wade
Road safety
'Unnecessary risks': holiday road toll rising
Several people driving under the influence had children in the car, including one man who was allegedly found to be more than three times over the limit.
- by Nigel Gladstone
State Parliament
Sydneysiders love to walk, new open space survey shows
Walking and hiking are the most popular outdoor activities for Sydneysiders, a new survey shows, as the Berejiklian government boosts funding for more open space.
- by Alexandra Smith
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State Parliament
Suspended Liberal ex-staffer volunteering in Minister's electorate office
The NSW Young Liberal was suspended in February after a Tinder scandal, but has been volunteering for a minister and attending Liberal Party social functions.
- by Lisa Visentin
State Parliament
NSW Energy Minister takes swipe at Morrison government over climate policy
NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean called for a "new politics" on climate and energy policy and an end to "ideology and populism".
- by Lisa Visentin
Political Leadership
Why some Labor women are not paying it forward to Jodi McKay
There's every reason to expect an EMILY's List woman should be the next NSW Labor leader, but not all women who've benefited from that list are backing her.
- by Jenna Price