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Michael Pascoe: Will NSW’s political parties put people before donors? Don’t bet on it

Will the NSW government get out from under the thumb of the gambling industry? Alan Kohler writes he's not betting on it.

The New Daily · Nov 4, 2022

Pressure on Minns over gambling card

The government is divided over the issue, and Labor has not committed to the gambling reform.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 4, 2022

‘A nervous wait’: parts of regional NSW brace for worst flooding in 70 years

The Lachlan River in Forbes is expected to exceed 10.8 metres by Friday night – a level not reached since 1952

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2022

Dominic Perrottet asked to see shortlist for UK trade job despite previously denying involvement

An email reveals then-NSW treasurer Dominic Perrottet wanted to meet with the shortlisted candidates for a lucrative UK trade role even though an independent recruitment process had already made a selection.

ABC News · Oct 31, 2022

NSW govt spruik '63-year' land tax benefit

NSW Treasury analysis says many first-home buyers who opt to pay annual land tax instead of upfront stamp duty will save money in the long run.

AAP · Oct 31, 2022

Western Sydney boost as NSW election nears

The NSW government has announced that $5 billion from the sale of a toll motorway will fund infrastructure in the state election battleground of western Sydney.

AAP · Oct 30, 2022

Unite and conquer: how Alex Greenwich plans to make NSW more progressive

‘There’s never been a better time to be an independent,’ says Sydney MP celebrating 10 years in office

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2022

Michael Pascoe: NSW Crime Commission puts price on politicians’ heads

The price the crime commission put on the politicians’ right to remain in public life remains, writes Michael Pascoe

The New Daily · Oct 28, 2022

Northern Rivers flood buyback scheme offers residents fresh start, but some fear losing community

Torn between the lure of safety and the pull of community, the buyback scheme brings hope to residents in flooded communities, but some fear losing their connections.

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

Labor retains large lead in Victorian Resolve poll four weeks from election; also leads in NSW

The Victorian state election will be held in four weeks, on November 26. A Resolve poll for The Age, conducted October 20-24 from a sample of “more than 800”, gave Labor a 59-41 lead over the Coalition.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022