Paige Cockburn
ABC.net.au
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Canadian version of Dominic Perrottet's 'kids future fund' reveals who really benefits
The NSW premier says his "Kids Future Fund" will give every child across the state a head start, but data from the initiative that inspired it tells a different story. → Read More
Both major parties in NSW face an uphill battle to win the March state election
A greater number of independents and minor party candidates creates more of a contest at this month's state election. → Read More
NSW premier's brother Jean-Claude Perrottet back in Sydney after evading Hills Shire Council inquiry
Jean-Claude Perrottet is filmed by Channel Nine in Sydney but did not explain where exactly overseas he had been during the inquiry hearings. → Read More
Global cities may hold solutions to Sydney's housing crisis, but will the Harbour City pay attention?
Renting and buying in the Harbour City has never been less affordable, but the solutions to the deepening crisis could be staring us right in the face. → Read More
NSW minister Damien Tudehope says he had no idea he held shares in toll giant Transurban
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet will decide the political future of Finance Minister Damien Tudehope and whether his failure to disclose the shares is a breach of the Ministerial Code of Conduct. → Read More
Dominic Perrottet lashes out at Hills Shire Council inquiry focus on his brothers
Dominic Perrottet becomes fiery under questioning about his brothers' absence from a parliamentary inquiry into alleged impropriety on the Hills Shire Council. → Read More
Cost of living the number one issue for NSW voters, but not everyone agrees with the solution
Both major parties are promising to help households struggling to stretch pay packets to afford basics, amid rising calls for pay increases — but is that the solution? → Read More
Overworked, underpaid and fed up: How these Aussies have been pushed to the brink
These people say they're overworked, underpaid and fed up. The reason behind their frustrations is on the rise in Australia, and rated the number-one issue for voters in the country's most populous, and expensive state. → Read More
NSW train dispute ends as union votes to accept government deal
More than 10,000 rail employees voted in the ballot, which will bring more than a 12 months of industrial action to an end. → Read More
NSW Coalition promises more magistrates, domestic violence sentencing review ahead of election
Further promises to stamp out domestic violence are made by the government in the lead up to the election, with a sentencing review and a specific women's and family court all on the table. → Read More
New toll rebate scheme for eligible NSW drivers starts today
The government expects half a million drivers across the city to be eligible for the new scheme, with Western Sydney residents set to be some of the biggest winners. → Read More
David Elliott has 'no regrets' for warning premier about looming Nazi costume scandal
The NSW transport ministers field questions over Dominic Perrottet's birthday party scandal for the first time after he was revealed as the cabinet colleague who called the premier. → Read More
NSW Labor candidate Khal Asfour steps down claiming 'vicious smear campaign' against him
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour steps down as a NSW Labor candidate for the upper house due to what he describes as a "vicious smear campaign" against him. → Read More
WestConnex nears completion with new 7.5km tunnel opening tomorrow under Sydney's inner west
Two of Sydney's major motorways have been linked, and, from tomorrow, drivers will be able to access 7.5 kilometres of new tunnels as the massive WestConnex project nears completion. → Read More
Former Qantas pilot says mayday alert 'unusual' on Auckland to Sydney flight
The Qantas flight QF144 issued the emergency warning mid-flight after one of two engines on the Boeing 737-800 failed. → Read More
Federal government pledges $100m to fix Bells Line of Road
Premier Dominic Perrottet says the federal government's $100 million pledge to upgrade one of NSW's most notoriously dangerous roads is a "great day" for the state. → Read More
Sydney tenant admits in social media post to paying zero rent by subletting to housemates
As prospective tenants struggle to find rental accommodation, some have been angered to find head tenants who cover their costs through subletting to others are not breaking the law. → Read More
Pokie input limits, 'VIP Lounge' signs banned in NSW if Labor wins election
NSW Labor will reduce the amount of poker machines across the state, introduce a cash input limit of $500 and ban "VIP lounge" signs if elected in March. → Read More
Ousting Dominic Perrottet could make more trouble for Liberal party, commentators say
Despite talk of a potential leadership spill in the wake of the premier's Nazi uniform revelation, some commentators say replacing him 11 weeks from an election could only make matters worse for the Liberal party. → Read More
Dominic Perrottet's future in question as Jewish community reacts to Nazi uniform scandal
While some in the Jewish community say the NSW Premier deserves forgiveness for wearing a Nazi uniform to his birthday party 20 years ago, others feel it will be hard to move on. → Read More