Youtuber friendlyjordies’ Sydney home allegedly ‘firebombed’ Controversial YouTuber Jordan Shanks-Markovina is unharmed after his home was set alight in a suspected arson attack early Wednesday morning. The New Daily · Nov 23, 2022
London rent 'horrified' chief on $600,000 One of the highest-paid public servants in NSW was given rent assistance after moving to the UK and being shocked by London's high rental prices. AAP · Nov 21, 2022
Dominic Perrottet’s adviser to be quizzed about controversial trade appointment Labor attempting to link saga to NSW premier, who was treasurer at the time of Stephen Cartwright’s appointment to senior trade job The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2022
Hazzard chokes back tears in final speech Brad Hazzard became emotional as he spoke of the impact of the death of his younger brother during his final speech to the NSW parliament. AAP · Nov 15, 2022
Barilaro acted improperly, bureaucrat says Former NSW Treasury secretary Michael Pratt says ex-deputy premier John Barilaro acted inappropriately during salary negotiations for the London agent-general. AAP · Nov 13, 2022
UK Agent-General Stephen Cartwright denies getting special treatment, inquiry calls on Dominic Perrottet NSW's UK Agent-General Stephen Cartwright tells a parliamentary inquiry his appointment to the $600,000 role was based on merit not on the fact former deputy premier John Barilaro referred him. ABC News · Nov 2, 2022
Stephen Cartwright denies NSW trade role a case of ‘jobs for mates’ despite discussion with Barilaro Agent general to the UK tells inquiry of ‘open and frank’ discussion about salary and the London role with the then deputy premier The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022
Barilaro London offer not 'jobs for mates' One of the highest paid public servants in NSW says a job offer from John Barilaro was not expected, and his hiring was not a case of "jobs for mates". AAP · Nov 1, 2022
Dominic Perrottet asked to see shortlist for UK trade job despite previously denying involvement An email reveals then-NSW treasurer Dominic Perrottet wanted to meet with the shortlisted candidates for a lucrative UK trade role even though an independent recruitment process had already made a selection. ABC News · Oct 31, 2022
Reversing species decline means putting needs of koalas ahead of humans Koalas 'vanishing' along with the land Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2022
Shelved NSW trade boss neutral on decision A NSW trade boss overlooked for a prestigious role has dismissed it as "the decisions of government", during an inquiry into overseas appointments. AAP · Oct 30, 2022
More hearings after Barilaro appointment NSW trade commissioners for London, Europe and Israel will give evidence to an inquiry sparked by John Barilaro's appointment to a similar role. AAP · Oct 28, 2022
Grid walks, safety car rides, corporate boxes: pollies' Supercars perks revealed Most of the "benefits" in the agreement help promote Newcastle and NSW. Some help promote the pollies as well. Newcastle Herald · Oct 21, 2022
New head for NSW trade after Barilaro saga The new secretary of NSW's trade and investment department has been named after John Barilaro's appointment to an overseas trade post prompted a sacking. AAP · Oct 19, 2022
ABC News · Oct 11, 2022 John Barilaro pleads not guilty to assaulting cameraman outside Manly bar Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro denies assaulting a Channel 7 cameraman in Manly.
AAP · Oct 11, 2022 Former NSW deputy premier denies assault John Barilaro has pleaded not guilty to assault and malicious damage offences after the former NSW deputy premier scuffled with a camera operator in Sydney.
AAP · Sep 25, 2022 NSW premier says 2023 poll will be close NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the next state election will be "very close" and is playing up his track record on natural disasters and the pandemic.
AAP · Sep 24, 2022 Labor in lead six months from NSW election Six months out from an election, Labor has taken the lead as preferred government in NSW after a prolonged stalemate and a turbulent week for the party.
AAP · Sep 20, 2022 Perrottet backs public servant's sacking Premier Dominic Perrottet has endorsed the decision to sack the senior NSW public servant responsible for John Barilaro landing a lucrative US trade job.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2022 Public servant Amy Brown sacked over hiring process that led to John Barilaro’s New York trade role Former head of Investment NSW set to receive 12 months’ salary after being terminated from high-profile job
AAP · Sep 19, 2022 Staffer at centre of Barilaro-gate sacked Taxpayers are on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars owing to a senior bureaucrat sacked for her role in the jobs scandal involving John Barilaro.
ABC News · Sep 18, 2022 Former investment NSW boss Amy Brown sacked in wake of John Barilaro job saga The NSW government sacks Amy Brown after months of scrutiny into the decision to hire the former deputy premier for a lucrative trade job.
AAP · Sep 14, 2022 No plans to return Ayres to NSW ministry Former NSW trade and sports minister Stuart Ayres' return to cabinet is uncertain despite a review clearing him of breaching ethical standards.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2022 Cleared of wrongdoing, the political fate of former NSW minister Stuart Ayres remains uncertain Whether Ayres returns to cabinet or retires to the backbench, Dominic Perrottet faces further headaches
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2022 Stuart Ayres cleared of breaching NSW ministerial code in hiring process for John Barilaro trade role Review by barrister Bruce McClintock finds former NSW trade minister complied with code of conduct obligations