Baird win could prove awkward for Abbott
Analysis: The PM had as much riding on Baird winning as his state colleagues. But the two men are very different propositions.
'She doesn't need a pulse'
Behind closed doors the esteemed institutions operated outside the law. Now a blizzard of assault and racism allegations have been exposed.
'The heartland has returned'
Luke Foley concedes defeat but says voters have breathed new life into Labor.
$50k for 'cocktails and canapes'
Taxpayers will fork out $500,000 for ACCC's global gathering, including lavish welcome event.
Who the hell could pull that off?
Comment: Look at Mike Baird's campaign - where was the gaffe?
Tennis court serves up $11m deal
Broken 'gentleman's agreement' will see the end of a plot that has seen its fair share of controversy.
Second skydiver dies after accident
Family of record holder Michael Vaughan makes 'gut-wrenching' decision to turn off life support.
The man voters believed in
Mike Baird weathered the 'biggest scare campaign in NSW history' and he was returned as Premier - as expected, but election night was not to be without any shocks.
Luke Foley defiant in defeat
RAW VISION: NSW Labor leader proclaims the next election "winnable for Labor" after phoning Mike Baird to congratulate him on his win.
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Property
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Baird's electorate an auction hot spot
Gavin Paterson had lived in the same house for 60 years. On Saturday he met the Sydney property market.
What's really going on in share houses
Think share houses are full of students in their 20s? Think again.
Sydney's highest clearance rate ever
There were more than 1100 auctions scheduled, but the demand from buyers was insatiable.
New developments
The one thing buyers want most
Globetrotting
What $1m buys you around the world
Weekend auctions
Family's election-day gamble pays off
New South Wales
'I've been waiting a long time for this'
Imprisoned in 1989, Neil Chidiac has maintained his innocence for 27 years. Now he has the chance to clear his name.
NSW Election
Baird in command as Liberals party on
The Coalition will be back in four years to regain seats lost to Labor, the Premier told the party faithful.
World
Living with a bomb: life after Gaza war
For seven months, the Nasser family lived above an unexploded bomb that crashed through their roof during the Gaza war.
Federal Politics
Biggest climate test in a decade
The Abbott government says it will be a constructive player in global climate talks but environment groups warn of risk of failure..
Childcare pricing plan lags behind fees
The Abbott government is considering how to limit extra spending on childcare while minimising the number of families left worse off.
Comment
Two-person rule isn't the answer
Once again in the face of tragedy, outrage and sadness have manifested themselves into irrational action.
Will the real Abbott please stand up?
The flip-flopping Prime Minister is keeping Australians guessing as to his true identity.
Business
2015: The year Netflix killed TV?
The entry of video-on-demand services into Australia could be the demise of free-to-air TV and Foxtel.
GoCatch accuses Uber X of tax evasion
Taxi booking app GoCatch escalates the taxi wars by making a formal complaint to the tax office.
Kerry Stokes feeling the heat
Confronted with significant challenges after turning 75, businessman Kerry Stokes is far from standing still.
Chevron exit Caltex in $4.6b trade
US oil major Chevron has decisively taken the long-awaited step to exit Caltex Australia.
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Cinderella story has a dark message
At first glance, Kenneth Branagh's remake of the classic Disney film seems innocent, but a troubling economic lies within message.
Be rational on privatisation
I'm never sure who annoy me more, the business types who think everything should be privatised, or the lefties who oppose every sale.
- US stocks lift on takeover speculation
- Radio silence from Pandora on Australian accounts
- Booming coffee market moves into consolidation
- Google to pay new CFO $70 million
- Super above $2.5 million in firing line
- Janet Yellen says Fed will increase US rates slowly
- Bigwigs won't be held to account
- Wavering faith in US sends ASX down
- EnergyAustralia cops $1.5m in fines
- Australia mulling cockpit rule change
- Markets Live: Bargain hunters jump in
- Banks say they are 'paying their way'
Money
Dollar dazzler destinations
Base you travel plan around the best-value foreign currencies and you could save a packet.
Gearing system showing its age
The system is pushing up existing property prices, encouraging even further levels of geared property investment.
Executive Style
This is what climate change tastes like
Its makers admit this beer tastes terrible, but say you'd better get used to it.
Small Business
Why I hate Shark Tank
Why are we not yet tired of ritual humiliation on TV?
Face it, you're racist
Reckon you're not? Complete one of these tests to find out for sure.
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'The Sound of Music' turns 50
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Buyers still keen after $1.8m reserve whopper
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Knights top of the NRL table
The Newcastle Knights beat the Penrith Panthers 26 - 14 to remain undefeated and sit top of the table.
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This woman disrupted Silicon Valley
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Optus admits security 'failure'
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Apple moves forward with streaming
Sweeping overhaul of digital music services would allow the company to compete directly with streaming upstarts.
Facebook Messenger open for business
Facebook opens app to developers, wants it to change the way we communicate with businesses, each other.
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Popular SUV to be released in petrol-electric form.
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Wobbly Tahs overcome Blues
The Waratahs put a week of controversy behind them with an emphatic 23-11 victory over Super Rugby cellar dwellers .
A matter of life and death for Mat Ryan
Nobody opened Mat Ryan's eyes to the value of life and simple joys quite like a 41-year-old Belgian named Lorenzo Schoonbaert.
Skipper spares selectors tough call
Clarke's decision to retire from one-dayers spared senior figures from tough call.
Rugby League
Dugan puts hand up in Dragons win
Josh Dugan staked another strong claim for the vacant NSW No.1 jersey by leading St George Illawarra to a gritty win over an injury hit Manly.
Sharks have 'forgotten how to win'
Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan says his side has lost the ability to win games and has threatened to make changes.
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Docs panicked over concussion tests
Manly coach says doctors are panicking and "worrying about being sued".
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