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How Labor's 'new working class' helped the party secure victory in New South Wales

A third of the nearly 400,000 public sector workers across New South Wales are women, and a third are aged under 35 — they are now seen as the "biggest supporters of the red side of politics."

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023

More than 700 regional NSW schools ineligible for rural incentive scheme intended to attract staff

Some schools in suburban Sydney receive more incentive points than their regional counterparts

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2023

After 12 years in opposition, grassroots politics restores Labor to power in New South Wales

Sometimes defeat can come with small victories. In his NSW election concession speech, defeated Liberal-National Coalition Premier Dominic Perrottet remarked the campaign had been a “race to the top”. Voters seemed to agree. Perrottet’s opponent, Labor’s Chris Minns, brought the conciliatory tone he maintained as opposition leader into the campaign.

The Conversation · Mar 26, 2023

Exhibition charts The Reels' rise from a Dubbo woolshed to revered Australian rock band

An exhibition in the band's hometown explores the group's beginnings in the 1970s, their role at the forefront of Australia's 1980s new wave scene, and examines their legacy and enduring influence.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023

West Coast Eagles off the mark with win over GWS, Essendon and Sydney stay unbeaten with Sunday wins

The West Coast Eagles answer some critics with a timely 19-point win over GWS, while Essendon and Sydney enjoy victories to remain unbeaten in 2023.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023

Kean pulls out of NSW Liberal leader race, cites family

Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the NSW Liberal leadership, opening the door to potential contenders including Alister Henskens.

AAP · Mar 26, 2023

‘It’s not ours any more’: the changing face of Lakemba’s Ramadan night markets

While businesses welcome the growing success of the annual food festival that takes over Haldon Street, others lament ‘it isn’t a Muslim event any more’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023

Autumn has been totally skewwhiff in Sydney this year, devoid of its customary cadence and meter

Is it too soon to be nostalgic for all those soft, gentle Marches? Here’s hoping not

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023

Wash, blow dry and 1.5 degrees please: hairdressers trained to talk about climate action

A salon in Sydney is spearheading workshops for hairdressers on how to steer small talk about the weather into conversations about global heating

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023

Key results: where the NSW election was won by Labor and lost by the Coalition

Coalition suffers losses across western Sydney and key regional areas, losing at least nine seats to Labor

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023