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Charles Perrottet denies asking brother as premier to appoint cabinet minister, Icac hears

Charles says claims by developer Jean Nassif in an intercepted phone call that ‘we’re reshuffling the government’ did not reflect promises allegedly made to Nassif

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

‘Shame is the punishment’: as Icac delves into the shadowy Reformers, ‘whales’ are coming to the surface

The corruption watchdog is looking into allegations about Catholic conservative Liberals – but others are getting caught up in the hearings

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8

School ovals and playgrounds are sitting unused. Why aren’t more open to the community?

Schools are full of extremely useful and valuable facilities. These include playing fields, play equipment, sandpits, netball courts, concert halls, libraries and even pools.

The Conversation · Nov 5, 2024

Ex-MP pipes up, stokes more Liberal takeover chaos

The Liberal Party has been plunged into more turmoil in NSW after a would-be administrator rejected being part of a federal rescue of the embattled division.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

Feds step in to take over embattled state Liberals

Two Victorians are among three ex-politicians who will take command of the NSW Liberal Party after factional rifts and admin failures beset the division.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

Why YIMBYs, NIMBYs, BIMBYs and YIGBYs all matter for democracy and our future cities

The right of everyone to have a say on development is at the heart of modern urban planning. But as homes become ever more expensive, questions are being asked about whether it is OK to oppose housing developments in cities. Battlelines are being drawn between so-called NIMBYs – people who…

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024

Independents put Liberals on a knife-edge in NSW election, but no 'teal' wave

The teal independent wave that crashed the federal election has not yet materialised in New South Wales, with no Climate 200 candidates so-far elected. But several other independents have been voted in.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2023

Labor is odds-on for a narrow victory in NSW election, but it is far from a sure bet

A gambler would probably feel the odds favour a Labor win at the upcoming New South Wales election. But, as Scott Morrison proved in 2019, underdog status is prized in politics. Favouritism brings its own challenges, especially when the game takes an unanticipated twist. In this setting, the wide path…

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2023

Night life v the Nimbys: how a culture of complaining is frustrating inner Sydney

As authorities encourage venues to book live music and open for alfresco dining, pubs are becoming frustrated by ‘council officers who haven’t got the memo’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2023

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.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023