Bob Carr accuses Scott Morrison of 'economic populism' over Ausgrid ruling

The former foreign minister says the federal Treasurer's Ausgrid decision is "the first major policy sacrifice to the witch's Sabbath stirred up in the recent federal election".

Rise in first home owner grants 'shows policies are bearing fruit'

The result shows its policies are helping to improve housing affordability, the government says.

Mayor's preselection fury: 'It makes House of Cards look like Play School'

In an extraordinary move, Fairfield Labor mayor Frank Carbone will run on an independent ticket alongside Liberal councillor Dai Le.

Ex-wife of former Labor MP vies for Noreen Hay's seat

But Deborah Langton might not get the opportunity as the ALP rank and file could be bypassed.

Baird favourite Le being squeezed out of another preselection

Cr Le is now considering whether to run as an independent candidate for mayor and councillor.

Turnbull's $2m donation exposes him as a hypocrite

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Malcolm Turnbull appears determined to maintain his silence on whether he contributed more than $2 million to the Liberal Party to help his re-election effort. But if it is true, it has exposed him as a hypocrite.

Inspector's call for ICAC exoneration 'misunderstands justice system'

A call by the inspector of the ICAC to allow people found corrupt but not convicted in the courts to have their records expunged has been dismissed by a leading barrister.

Skinner safe for now, but campaign on health to come

The opposition is unlikely to get Jillian Skinner's resignation, but there is still danger ahead for the government

Noreen Hay to quit NSW Parliament

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Wollongong MP Noreen Hay is set to announce her resignation from the NSW parliament by the end of the month.