Politics
NSW
Pill testing debate needs to be 'less divisive, more decisive': festival organisers
Music festival organisers say talks about pill testing need to be less divisive and more decisive, while others warn that technology will overtake discussions.
- by Esther Han
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State Parliament
NSW Liberal woman threatens legal action after she was blocked from running for state seat
Yvonne Keane needed special permission from the party's state executive to nominate after an administrative error meant her membership had temporarily lapsed.
- by Lisa Visentin
Federal election
Labor still searching for Lindsay candidate to replace Emma Husar
As many as 17 people have formally expressed interest, but none are 'high profile enough'.
- by Alexandra Smith
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State Parliament
Owner of firm given NSW Liberal printing contracts donated $30,000 to party
Zion Graphics, a business owned by the Liberal Party's Bella Vista branch president, outsources its work to another company and takes a significant cut.
- by Kylar Loussikian, Alexandra Smith & Lisa Visentin
Editorial
Editorial
Perrottet family drama shows Liberal divisions
Simple issue has led to a pointless public argument.
State Parliament
'Tough few days': Rattled Perrottet targeted in fiery question time
The Opposition targeted Dominic Perrottet about his planned takeover of a safe Liberal seat held by his colleague Ray Williams.
- by Alexandra Smith
Local council
North Sydney set to become Australia's first smoke-free CBD
Smokers set to be forced off the streets of North Sydney. But the council has even bigger plans.
- by Esther Han
State Parliament
'Fix our health system!': A Labor MP's stinging response to the Premier's polite card
It started with a polite, seemingly heartfelt card from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. But the recipient was unimpressed and took the opportunity to air her frustrations.
- by Esther Han
Poker machines
Northern beaches are the new front line in the war on pokies
Tight restrictions on poker machines are on the agenda after the death of Gary Van Duinen.
- by Nick O'Malley
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State Parliament
Fast rail link top priority for NSW voters: poll
A fast rail link is the top transport priority for more than one-third of voters, new polling shows.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Immigration
Let's stop whispering about migration
A high proportion of Australian votes are questioning Australia's migration levels. Politicians, however, are sticking with high growth.
- by Katharine Betts