The ICAC failed Gladys. We need this watchdog but we must change it

The ICAC failed Gladys. We need this watchdog but we must change it

Do we really want the state’s independent watchdog making serious findings based on its interpretations of the evolution of someone’s love life?

  • byMatt Kean

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Tough times for the Liberal Party,but NSW heartland defence offers hope

Tough times for the Liberal Party,but NSW heartland defence offers hope

The NSW Liberal Party,by staying centred and sensible under Perrottet and Kean,held on to its heartland. It’s a lesson that should not be ignored by party colleagues in Canberra.

  • byGeorge Brandis
A government of grown-ups:How Albanese’s making it look easy

A government of grown-ups:How Albanese’s making it look easy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is leading the most purposeful and unified government of any since Hawke in 1983.

  • byPeter Hartcher
Matt Kean bows out of Liberal leadership contest before it begins

Matt Kean bows out of Liberal leadership contest before it begins

Outgoing treasurer’s decision cuts the pool of potential contenders to four.

  • byLucy Cormack
Do the teals need Scott Morrison in order to succeed?
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Do the teals need Scott Morrison in order to succeed?

Structural problems hastened the NSW Liberal Party’s loss. But the teals in NSW were unable to exploit it.

  • byJacqueline Maley
Who will lead the Liberals now that Perrottet lost the election?
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Who will lead the Liberals now that Perrottet lost the election?

The Coalition is looking for a new leader after Dominic Perrottet stood down on Saturday.

  • byAlexandra Smith
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‘Classic liberal’ Matt Kean in his dream job as NSW treasurer

‘Classic liberal’ Matt Kean in his dream job as NSW treasurer

Matt Kean is enthusiastic about being NSW treasurer but rising inflation is keeping him up at night.

  • byMatt Wade
State,federal governments at loggerheads over fix for winter gas shortfalls

State,federal governments at loggerheads over fix for winter gas shortfalls

A national brawl is brewing over how to fix the eastern states’ lack of gas supply for the energy grid.

  • byMike Foley andNick Toscano
‘Pretty grubby’:Anger over Climate 200 attack ad on Liberal MP

‘Pretty grubby’:Anger over Climate 200 attack ad on Liberal MP

The flyer borrows an old line from shock jock Alan Jones and casts North Shore MP Felicity Wilson as a liar who should be be put last on the ballot.

  • byMichael Koziol
‘It does look like a deal was done’:The shady underside of NSW’s celebrated climate record

‘It does look like a deal was done’:The shady underside of NSW’s celebrated climate record

Conservationists fear the need to negotiate with the Nationals has hampered the Liberals’ ability to deliver better outcomes.

  • byNick O'Malley andLaura Chung
Star’s tax rate will stay the same despite threat of job losses,says Labor

Star’s tax rate will stay the same despite threat of job losses,says Labor

NSW Labor will not reduce the casino’s tax rate if elected,while The Star insists a rise recently written into the budget will force job losses.

  • byLucy Cormack