NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey says international students should not be viewed as ‘a problem to be capped’,as they are crucial to the state’s economy

‘Not problems to be capped’:NSW treasurer defends international students

International education is second only to coal in terms of NSW’s export industries. Would a cap on overseas student numbers put that at risk?

  • Alexandra Smith andMatt Wade

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NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the state must prioritise growth in 2025.

The boom industries NSW must rely on to avoid a grim decade

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey says NSW this year must focus on planning reforms – but delivering much-needed housing is not the only reason.

  • Matt Wade andAlexandra Smith
Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig,Health Minister Ryan Park and Attorney-General Michael Daley.

Revealed:The NSW ministers who used drivers for family holidays

Both sides of the political divide will be trying to out-do each other over use of taxpayer-funded chauffeurs.

  • Michael McGowan,Max Maddison andAlexandra Smith
Liberal candidate for Gilmore Andrew Constance inadvertently helped a teal fundraising push.

How Andrew Constance helped boost $1m teal fundraising blitz

The former NSW Liberal frontbencher turned federal candidate said on Monday a Dutton government would not set a 2035 climate target. He has already walked back the comments.

  • Alexandra Smith andMike Foley

To be a political cleanskin,here’s a tip:Abstain from wineries

Both sides of politics have skeletons in the wine cellar. Now the door is being flung open.

  • Alexandra Smith
RPM State politics

Train dispute and chauffeur scandals:NSW Labor takes a hit

NSW Labor has scored its lowest primary vote since Gladys Berejiklian was premier.

  • Alexandra Smith
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NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders

Jetting to the wineries:NSW Nationals leader took RFS plane to Hunter Valley

NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders was the only passenger on a 34-minute taxpayer-funded flight from Dubbo to the Hunter region for a two-day trip which included a wine tour and tasting.

  • Michael McGowan,Alexandra Smith andMax Maddison
Train delays index

For jaded rail commuters,this is a city circle of misery

Unlike other frontline workers in NSW,train drivers and guards are covered by the federal industrial relations system. That means we’re compelled to go through this disruption again in three years’ time.

  • Alexandra Smith
Industrial action from the rail union is causing disruptions across Sydney’s train network.

‘Uptick in sick leave’:Sydney rail workers accused of illegal action as train chaos lingers

Delays to the city’s train network were expected to continue into Saturday morning ahead of yet another showdown in the NSW Fair Work Commission.

  • Michael McGowan,Alexandra Smith andJessica McSweeney
Unhappy commuters stranded at Parramatta Station on Friday morning.

The $4500 sticking point that sent Sydney trains into chaos

After months of stalled negotiations,on Thursday rail union bosses were convinced a deal was almost done. By Friday morning,the system was in meltdown.

  • Alexandra Smith andMichael McGowan