'The only way to wipe mud off my name': Plea after ICAC raids office

A former Sydney mayor whose offices were raided by the anti-corruption watchdog will seek vindication after an investigation into him was dropped.

NSW government unsure how many buildings may have dangerous fire cladding

NSW government unsure how many buildings are clad in the material blamed for the London residential building inferno.

MP calls for police probe into Liberal councillor Peter Grippaudo

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Councillor who denies he is a developer has applied to develop 150 properties.

Former Liberal adviser acquitted over 'paedophile lover' smear campaign

A former government adviser has been acquitted of distributing unauthorised pamphlets smearing a political opponent as a "paedophile lover".

Third time around, MP changes her story again

Rookie MP revived questions about her truthfulness with new account of her ties to her electorate.

Bernardi makes his move on the NSW Liberals

Cory Bernardi is registering a NSW branch of his new breakaway conservative party which will court defections.

The crime that has risen by 300 per cent

The number of people charged with driving with illicit drugs in their system in NSW has risen 300 per cent following a concerted state government crackdown, according to a report from the state's crime statisticians.

Land contamination review follows Fairfax report

The state government will urgently review procedures for contaminated land following a Fairfax Media investigation.

Text message sank Gail's $30,000 dream

About 500 words stood between Gail Winters and a diploma that would lead to a new career.