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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.

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NSW moderate Liberals accused of undermining Peter Dutton amid fallout over council nominations

Factional infighting to continue as party conservatives claim Mark Speakman’s push for four-person panel is ‘blatant challenge’ to federal leadership

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Grattan on Friday: Liberals send in veteran warhorses to deal with party’s hot mess

Finally, just months out from the election, the Liberal Party is tackling the Augean stable that is its New South Wales division. It is a task that should have been a priority two years ago, after the division’s toxic factionalism had been on inglorious display in the run-up to the…

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Federal takeover of NSW Liberals a 'band-aid fix' for council bungle

'My main concern is that the community is now left without a voice'.

Newcastle Herald

NSW Liberals deny party in ‘stuff-up spiral’ after Rob Stokes declines role cleaning up state branch

Leader Mark Speakman insists Liberal ‘fundamentals are sound’ after attempt to clean up state branch causes yet more confusion

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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

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

Western Sydney flooded with campaign cash, but Newcastle left with scraps: NSW Election

Six weeks out from the NSW election, the Hunter is a funding backwater.

Newcastle Herald

'Teal' independent Jacqui Scruby taking on the Liberals in Sydney's Northern Beaches at March election

Jacqui Scruby was part of the team behind federal "teal" independent MP Sophie Scamps. She's now running in the same area on the Northern Beaches for the state election in March 2023.

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Funding to improve Fernleigh track extension

The grant will allow council to build the shared pathway on parkland behind the TAFE.

Newcastle Herald

'Why can't we reuse them?': Stokes promotes mine rehab for development

"Sure we rehabilitated, but we rehabilitated them for new use. We didn't rehabilitate them for no use whatsoever.

Newcastle Herald

Purple reign: Lake Macquarie's electric dream expands with scooters

The purple e-bikes will be joined by e-scooters in Lake Macquarie.

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Matt Kean urges Liberal Party to preselect more women ahead of 2023 NSW election

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has ordered Liberal Party members to "get on board with the program" and preselect more women ahead of March's state election.

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The cost of losing the politics of pokies in the gaming machine capital of Australia

Despite moves to reform the system by the NSW premier, two MPs doubt that much will change

AAP

Labor land tax opposition elitist: Premier

Dominic Perrottet says the opposition is out of touch for opposing first home buyer reforms as the NSW parliament sits for the final time before the election.

The Guardian - AU

NSW Liberal MPs face potential preselection battles amid a frontbench exodus

Possible challengers from within the party are emerging in Holsworthy and Camden ahead of March election

Newcastle Herald

Private investment good for Broadmeadow: Stokes

The Lower Hunter's next major urban revitalisation project, Hunter Park at Broadmeadow, was an opportunity to combine the best of public and private investment, Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport Rob Stokes believes.

Newcastle Herald

University of Newcastle opens striking Q Building

It is the first 6 Star Green Star 'Design and As Built' building in regional NSW.

Newcastle Herald

'Newcastle is a city that offers unrivalled lifestyle and opportunity': Regional city defies housing trends

Colliers Residential director Ed Crawford said Newcastle was bucking the national housing trend through affordability, lifestyle and government support for home buyers.

AAP

More MPs may go before election: Perrottet

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says more government MPs could quit before next year's election but has dubbed the potential for change a "good thing".

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