Protesters outside Sydney’s town hall chant phrase that NSW premier wants to ban – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2025
Two frontrunners emerge as Liberals seek new leader The NSW Liberal Party will meet to choose a new leader after their head honcho quit citing brand damage caused by federal colleagues. AAP · Nov 20, 2025
The question for the NSW Liberals after the Kiama drubbing is: can anyone do better than Mark Speakman? Kellie Sloane has ruled out moving a spill and James Griffin isn’t eager. Alister Henskens is thought to lack the numbers. So, for now, the leader might be safe The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2025
Accused murderer remains on bail without monitoring Prosecutors have failed in a bid to place an alleged murderer back on remand after a state government outlawed private ankle bracelets for those on bail. AAP · Aug 5, 2025
NSW MPs slammed for 'part-time' parliamentary year Sixteen weeks is all some backbench MPs will have to spend in the NSW Parliament in 2025 under a new schedule put forward by the Labor government. AAP · Nov 20, 2024
'Captain's call': deputy lord mayor wants Rising Tide decision reversed 'The fact that Cr Kerridge would ignore police advice is disturbing.' Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024
MP breaks party ranks on transgender birth certificates A NSW Liberal MP has broken with ranks and accused her leaders of fearmongering over laws that make it easier for transgender people modify birth certificates. AAP · Oct 15, 2024
NSW Liberal council election debacle descends into accusations of factional warfare Broadcaster Ray Hadley challenges ‘cowardly’ conservatives to ‘have a bit of courage for the sake of NSW politics’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Icac clears NSW planning official Katie Joyner of corruption over $3.8m home buy on Sydney’s north shore Watchdog drops inquiry after Liberal MP alleges under parliamentary privilege that official used insider information of rezoning The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024
Senior planning official cleared of corruption claims A NSW Liberal MP is being urged to apologise to a planning official cleared by the corruption watchdog after claims she tried to cash in on a housing overhaul. AAP · Mar 18, 2024
Planning boss denies corrupt 'property syndicate' claim A senior planning official denies allegations she tried to cash in on a major housing overhaul as the matter is referred to the NSW corruption watchdog. AAP · Feb 14, 2024
Claims of govt insider trading "distressing": Minns Allegations a NSW planning official used sensitive information to buy a house in an area slated for re-zoning have been referred to the corruption commission. AAP · Feb 8, 2024
NSW planning official referred to corruption watchdog Icac over house purchase allegation Liberal MP Alister Henskens used parliamentary privilege to accuse unnamed bureaucrat of using inside knowledge to purchase property for potential profit The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024
After NSW election loss, Liberal party ponders a change of leader – and a possible change of direction Three unconfirmed contenders have emerged for the leadership; the decision will hinge on factionalism and ideas of ‘toughness’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2023
The New Daily · Mar 26, 2023 Kean will not run for NSW Liberal leadership Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the leadership of the NSW Coalition, saying it's time for him to hang out and be a dad.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2023 Matt Kean rules himself out of NSW Liberal leadership amid speculation about federal move Widely touted frontrunner to replace Dominic Perrottet says he wants to spend more time with family after NSW election loss
AAP · Mar 26, 2023 Kean pulls out of NSW Liberal leader race, cites family Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the NSW Liberal leadership, opening the door to potential contenders including Alister Henskens.
AAP · Mar 25, 2023 Minns brunches with family as NSW Liberals soul search As Labor's Chris Minns prepares his party to govern in NSW, the dissection of the result is underway.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2022 ‘Terrible decision’: A-Leagues’ move to sell grand final rights to Sydney sparks fan anger League promises a week-long ‘festival of football’ after three-year deal with NSW government
The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022 Violet Coco: NSW minister voted for laws used to jail his niece for 15 months over climate protest Alister Henskens defends his role in passing legislation, saying ‘nobody is above the law’
AAP · Oct 30, 2022 Free job training for NSW school leavers As businesses across NSW cry out for workers, school leavers are being offered free training to help them skill up for summer holiday jobs.
ABC News · Sep 25, 2022 UCI Road World Championships ends in Wollongong and honours it with Bike City status The Road World Championship crowds have dissipated and the elite racing bicycles are packed away, but Wollongong is enjoying its newfound identity as an official Bike City, the first in the southern hemisphere awarded the title.
Daily Mirror · Sep 15, 2022 Cameron Smith assigned special LIV mission by Greg Norman to lure in fellow major winner Open champion Cameron Smith is considered the marquee signing for LIV Golf so far, and now the Australian has been tasked with getting another big name on board
Daily Mirror · Sep 14, 2022 LIV Golf's ambitious plans to play in Australia given huge boost - "Ready and willing" LIV Golf was dealt a huge blow after being rejected by the Royal Sydney Golf Club, but now LIV Golf's plan to make it into the New South Wales area has been given a huge boost.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2022 NSW government ‘ready and willing’ to discuss bringing rebel LIV Golf tour to Australia Exclusive: State’s sport minister says NSW is ‘the perfect place’ for major tournaments, with Greg Norman believed to be scouting Sydney courses