Mental health workers ‘despair’ at state of NSW system
A report from the front line of mental health care in NSW shows a system struggling with "fractured" services, but the government says funding is significant.
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Premier’s kids’ kitty open to children born interstate
Dominic Perrottet believes his new kids' future fund is great policy, but questions linger over who is eligible and whether it will instead increase inequality.
NSW Greens put up a list of balance of power demands
Federal Greens leader Adam Bandt has helped launch the NSW Greens election campaign, listing seven demands that must be met if it holds the balance of power.
Liberals ‘must do better’ bringing in women: Perrottet
The NSW premier says the Liberal Party needs to do better bringing women into its ranks, after falling short of its own target of 40 per cent representation.
Budget ‘black hole’ barbs as NSW leaders face off
Budget black hole barbs were traded as the NSW premier and his Labor opponent took part in the first televised debate of the election campaign.
Throw the book at Liberal wrongdoers, Perrottet urges
Dominic Perrottet says the book should be thrown at Liberal branch-stackers, as one of his federal colleagues says "bully boys" are derailing his campaign.
‘Come see the homeless’: Beach visit plea for Perrottet
Premier Dominic Perrottet has urged voters to stick by his government during a visit to Sydney's Northern Beaches, where he was confronted over social housing.
Labor campaign offers ‘fresh start’ with help from Albo
Labor has offered a "fresh start" for NSW as Anthony Albanese joined an election campaign launch in Sydney, three weeks out from the state heading to the polls.
NSW rivals flex their economic muscle in western Sydney
The premier and the man who wants his job both insist they are the best qualified to handle the NSW budget in a pitch to voters in Sydney's west.
Indonesia poll body rejects election delay court ruling
Elections scheduled for February next year to elect an Indonesian president and parliament should be delayed, a district court has ruled in a surprise decision.
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Hills Shire Council report calls for ICAC inquiry
A parliamentary report into property developers' influence in the Hills Shire Council has recommended a formal investigation by the state's corruption watchdog.
Plan to ‘future proof’ Sydney with Metro: Perrottet
The premier has defended coalition metro plans for Sydney's west as a poll predicts a majority Labor victory at the looming 'nail-biter' NSW election.
‘Prohibition has failed’: Push to legalise weed in NSW
The Greens want to legalise and regulate cannabis in the next term of NSW parliament in a move they say could help end the war on drugs.
NSW election heats up over energy, teacher shortages
The coalition and Labor have traded barbs over energy and education policy as the election campaign steams into its final four weeks.
Perrottet pledges to overhaul ‘terrible’ stamp duty
The Perrottet government will expand its stamp duty reform if successful at the upcoming election while the opposition labels the changes a "forever tax".
Early parliament shutdown claims false: Perrottet
Claims the NSW parliament would be closed early have been hosed down by the office of Premier Dominic Perrottet as "utterly incorrect".
Perrottet promises grocery bill relief with new office
Cutting freight costs to push supermarket bills down will be a focus of a re-elected Perrottet government but Labor says the focus should be on tolls.
NSW Liberals scramble to fill election ticket vacancy
Weeks ahead of the NSW election, the Liberal Party is racing to fill a vacancy on its upper house ticket with pressure to secure a woman candidate.
Labor’s ‘suburban mum’ first off in big by-election bid
The selection of a Labor candidate for the Aston by-election in Victoria is expected to be followed by a swathe of other announcements by parties and groups.
NSW premier and treasurer at odds over ‘black hole’
Premier Dominic Perrottet insists the Warragamba Dam wall will be raised in the next four years, despite no funding being allocated in the NSW budget.
Labor hopeful regional champ will return in landslide
Chris Minns says he is hopeful Labor's champion for the regions will secure another term in power, despite reports suggesting his position is unwinnable.
NSW treasurer created ‘big black hole’ in budget: Labor
The NSW treasurer and his challenger have traded barbs over privatisation, energy bills and infrastructure projects, in the lead up to next month's election.
NSW leaders clash over privatisation, tolls and wages
Dominic Perrottet and NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns have traded blows over privatisation, with the premier refusing to rule out selling more state assets.
NSW Greens looking for lush result at upcoming election
The NSW Greens are confident they could take new regional seats at the upcoming state election as ageing voters show their loyalty.
Albanese lauds peaceful Fijian election
A successful democratic election in Fiji has been welcomed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who warned of a clash between democracy and autocracy.
Rabuka sworn in as Fiji’s prime minister
Sitiveni Rabuka has been sworn in as Fiji's new prime minister after being officially elected by the parliament.
Final funds to election winners and losers
The elections watchdog has paid back nearly $76 million to eligible political parties and candidates at the 2022 federal election.
Army called in after Fiji election
The Fijian police has called in the military to help maintain security after the election, citing reports of stonings against Indo-Fijian homes and businesses.
Anti-China rhetoric damaging to Liberals
A review of the Liberal Party's election loss has urged an urgent repair to the party's standing among Chinese-Australians.
Political turmoil mars Fiji post-election
The tripartite coalition that has formed to dethrone Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama reaffirmed its coalescence after turbulence within the minor party.
Kingmakers crown new Fijian PM
Sitiveni Rabuka will become Fiji's new prime minister after securing a tripartite coalition, ending Frank Bainimarama's almost 16-year reign.