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NSW to push ahead with childcare reform despite federal Labor win
Labor’s federal election win means NSW’s expenditure is now likely to focus on making care more accessible for families.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Independents pose ‘ever-present risk’ in Sydney, say NSW Liberals
One of the NSW government’s most senior ministers has warned that northern Sydney seats will always be under threat from independents.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Major parties must heed the lessons of Saturday’s political earthquake
Sydney’s political map was dramatically redrawn at Saturday’s federal election.
- by The Herald's View
‘As much cleansing as possible’: Star chairman faces grilling after resignation
Another five senior executives have also resigned, at least three of them on request of the board itself, as the inquiry into Star’s Sydney casino licence continues.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Major parties have lost voters’ trust, says Perrottet
The NSW Premier says the Liberals and Labor will both need to undertake some serious soul-searching ahead of the March state election.
- by Alexandra Smith
‘My anxiety is at an all-time high’: How the election affected transgender families
The politicisation of transgender issues is taking a serious toll on trans and gender diverse communities, says LGBTQI+ and mental health organisations.
- by Billie Eder
‘Gives everyone in NSW a choice’: the long road to assisted dying laws
When the voluntary assisted dying bill passed the lower house on Thursday morning, it sent a powerful message about the power of independents.
- by Alexandra Smith
Government votes to protect bonuses for icare executives
The Perrottet government has defended bonus payments for icare executives after revelations millions were handed out while injured workers were underpaid.
- by Lucy Cormack
Voluntary assisted dying legalised in NSW
Terminally ill people in NSW will be able to access voluntary assisted dying after a historic vote in parliament.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Why a federal Labor victory could reward Perrottet
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet will be the loyal Liberal servant in the campaign’s final days, but a federal Labor victory might be the best outcome for his vision for NSW.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Folbigg case
Second public inquiry into Folbigg conviction amid new scientific evidence
NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman said he made the recommendation to the Governor after scientific revelations regarding a genetic mutation that could have passed from Kathleen Folbigg to her four children.
- by Tom Rabe