Baird's concern for WestConnex residents not matched by his actions

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Mike Baird's claim to care about communities affected by massive infrastructure projects like WestConnex ring hollow when they are not matched by action

Abbott's attack on Liberal lobbyists makes the case for a federal ICAC

Two years ago then Prime Minister Tony Abbott was unequivocal in his rejection of the need for a federal ICAC.

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.

The personal cost of a ferocious lockout law debate

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Among the best honoured rules of political combat is that while elected representatives are fair game, their families are not, without very, very good reason.

Why Baird banned greyhounds and not casinos

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There is more than one industry you could argue has lost its "social licence" to operate.

Baird's cabinet reshuffle dilemma

The question of longevity is once again on Mike Baird's mind, if the persistent talk among government MPs is on the money. But not his own.

It's not all about Gladys

All eyes – in NSW politics at least – will be on Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian next Tuesday as she delivers her second state budget. But it's Luke Foley who will be under real pressure.

Gambling report under wraps as pokie cash flows

With the NSW Planning Assessment Commission's decision on consent for James Packer's proposed new hotel, casino and apartment tower at Barangaroo imminent, much of the focus has rightly been on the scale of the development.

Baird is losing the amalgamations argument

The scene that unfolded at the inaugural meeting of the newly created and installed Inner West Council on Tuesday night shocked observers and outraged the state government – and with justification.