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.

Has Magic Mike still got what it takes in his box of tricks?

After two years, the government led by NSW premier Mike Baird, AKA Australia's most popular politician, is showing a few signs of wear and tear.

Stamp duty should be in the state government's sights

The NSW government is awash with cash from the hot property market, giving it the perfect opportunity to improve housing affordability.

Trouble looms at bowser for Baird

The next time you pull into a petrol station in NSW and select the fuel of your choice, consider that you are probably at the scene of what is emerging as a major political headache for the Baird government.

Malcolm Turnbull's challenge: be like Mike

As NSW Premier Mike Baird's experience so clearly demonstrates, sometimes the most difficult decisions are easiest to make in a crisis.

Mike Baird's Frankenstein moment

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The timing could not have been worse for Mike Baird, but for his political opponents it was exquisite.

The NSW Coalition's women problem

Labor has a good story to tell about gender balance, with almost twice as many women on its frontbench than the government.