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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Exiled senator Payman advised by Ricky Muir’s former preference whisperer
Rogue Labor senator Fatima Payman is being advised by controversial election strategist Glenn Druery.
- by James Massola and Paul Sakkal
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NATO
Dutton tells MPs to ‘be ready’ for early election after PM scraps Washington visit
- by Rob Harris, Angus Thompson and James Massola
Albanese says he has shown ‘strength in restraint’ by not expelling rogue senator
- by Paul Sakkal and Josefine Ganko
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Exiled’ Payman defiant after PM tells her to consider her position as senator
- by Paul Sakkal and James Massola
Opinion & Perspectives
The only certainty for your mortgage rate – Reserve Bank uncertainty
The Reserve Bank is supposed to have a handle on how the economy will perform over the next two years. Its minutes show it doesn’t.
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Albanese should not be missing in action from NATO summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s rejection of an invitation to attend the NATO summit in Washington joins a growing list of dubious decisions.
The Herald's View
Editorial
NSW Liberal leader must stand his ground against junior Coalition partners
After 97 uninterrupted years, one side of the NSW Coalition is contemplating going its separate way.
The Herald's View
Editorial
Federal
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Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist.
NSW
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Factional politics
Perrottet-brokered peace deal saves NSW Coalition from split
- by Max Maddison, Alexandra Smith and Christopher Harris
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Factional politics
Speakman’s hold on top job faces test amid push to split Coalition
- by Max Maddison and Alexandra Smith
Editorial
LNP
NSW Liberal leader must stand his ground against junior Coalition partners
- The Herald's View
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Property development
This popular style of house was banished from Sydney. Now it’s making a return
- by Alexandra Smith
Victoria
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Local council
Cash for access: Councillors ask corruption watchdog to investigate scheme
- by Annika Smethurst and Kieran Rooney