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The Icac allegations are astounding – even with NSW’s inglorious history of corruption and property development

The evidence presented so far raises some disturbing questions about the influence of certain figures in NSW politics

The Guardian - AU

Charles Perrottet denies asking brother as premier to appoint cabinet minister, Icac hears

Charles says claims by developer Jean Nassif in an intercepted phone call that ‘we’re reshuffling the government’ did not reflect promises allegedly made to Nassif

The Guardian - AU

Charles Perrottet told fugitive developer plan at Nobu dinner to have NSW MP ‘on his knees’, Icac hears

Liberal party figure tells inquiry he never asked Jean Nassif ‘for payments for political outcomes’ as lawyer tells him she is ‘gobsmacked’ by his ‘obfuscation’

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Charles Perrottet becomes Icac’s main character amid claims of hidden payments and political hit jobs

The brother of former premier questioned over what, if anything, was done in return for $2m from developer turned fugitive Jean Nassif

The Guardian - AU

‘We execute the prick’: Charles Perrottet sent text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

Brother of former state premier tells Icac he sent message to his wife referring to a plan to damage the career of rival David Elliott

The Guardian - AU

Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including secret phone recording of minister, Icac hears

Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering fugitive developer Jean Nassif’s interests by undermining adversaries, a former NSW MP claims

The Guardian - AU

Cults, setups and rumours: years after their downfalls, former NSW Liberal MPs are exacting revenge

David Elliott and Eleni Petinos believe they were brought down by their own party. The Icac hearing has given them a chance to set the record straight

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Former NSW Liberal minister tells Icac ‘cult took over the party’

David Elliott tells inquiry of branch stacking and death threats as Catholic Schools NSW boss sacked after appearance

The Guardian - AU

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Members of one state's shadow cabinet have previously provided evidence to criminals, a former Liberal minister has alleged.

AAP

Catholic Schools boss wiped devices ahead of grilling

The head of Catholic Schools NSW wiped his telephone before maintaining his innocence for a third day of corruption probe testimony.

AAP

Premier's brother 'relaxed' in Fiji to dodge inquiry

The brother of a state premier was told to "relax, read a book, gym, beers" while laying low in Fiji to avoid being summoned to answer corruption allegations.

AAP

How the ‘Braveheart’ tribe of young Liberals descended from the Hills only to have their kilts lifted by Icac

Icac is investigating whether the NSW Liberals sub-faction took illegal donations and broke electoral funding laws

The Guardian - AU

Icac hits paydirt as Reformers’ ‘shit sheets’ are given a very public airing

Dirt files are always damaging – not least those originating in the secretive rightwing Reformers sub-faction of the party

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Young Liberal power brokers created ‘shit sheet’ on NSW minister accusing him of extramarital affair

David Elliott denies having affair after document revealed during Icac hearing into corruption allegations

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Salacious dirt file found in Liberals corruption probe

A detrimental dossier containing allegations of an extramarital affair and designed to politically ruin a former Liberal minister has been aired at an inquiry.

The Guardian - AU

The Hills were alive with a NSW Liberal factional war – now the corruption watchdog is sniffing around

Thanks to two hearings involving serious allegations of corrupt conduct in 2022 involving political operatives in Sydney’s Hills district, the party now faces an existential crisis

AAP

Leader 'supremely confident' despite gossip, polls

A thumping loss at the voting booth and dismal polling has intensified debate about a Liberal leader being replaced but he is brushing off "anonymous gossip".

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Water voles reintroduced into waterways in southern England

British fastest-declining mammal has been reintroduced into the River Wey in a two-year programme.

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Nothing to see here, Press Council says after News Corp tabloids’ front-page undisclosed advertorial gassing up fossil fuel

No breach, self-regulatory Australian Press Council rules; plus BBC embarks on big bureau expansion

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Shock discovery while mustering spurs surprise industry

A pastoralist who stumbled across a surprise discovery while mustering sheep has helped put outback Queensland on the map.

The Guardian - UK

David Elliott obituary

Other Lives: Director on the classic 1960s puppet TV series Thunderbirds

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Emma McKeon adds latest award to long list of accolades

A decorated Olympic medallist is among Queensland's Australian of the Year picks, along with a men's empowerment advocate and food relief charity founders.

AAP

Police bin unjust surveillance amid 'bombshell' report

Juveniles will no longer be the target of a crime-prevention program found to be at times unlawful and often discriminatory towards Indigenous children.

The Guardian - UK

David Elliott obituary

Other lives: Bookseller and publisher who became editorial director of Quartet Books and co-founded Elliott & Thompson

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First Australian solider to die overseas Robert Weir's descendant disappointed by repatriation push doubt

A move to bring back the remains of Private Robert Weir, who died fighting in Sudan in 1885, is facing uncertainty and the soldier's great-nephew has given up hope of bringing his ancestor home.

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