Why the premier is worried about the new leader of the NSW Libs
By Nick Dole
The premier faces one of his toughest challenges yet against the former television journalist-turned-CEO.
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Live: NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman tipped to stand down
By Nick Dole
NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman calls snap media conference as pressure mounts on his leadership of the Liberal Party.
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Speakman dismisses 'reports of my death' as leadership speculation grows
By Isobel Roe and Nick Dole
NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman says no-one has approached him to mount a leadership challenge.
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NSW Liberal leadership under a cloud as Nats appoint new leader
By Nick Dole
The leadership of the NSW Liberals remains in doubt with Mark Speakman's future in a perilous position. It comes as a new leader has been elected for the NSW Nationals.
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NSW Nats leader stands down citing need to 'focus on my family'
By Nick Dole
Dugald Saunders has quit as NSW Nationals leader after two and a half years in the job, in a move that has shocked his colleagues.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-17/nsw-nationals-leader-dugald-saunders-stands-down/106017362
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Neo-Nazis 'spewing out hatred': Speakman
By Nick Dole
NSW Police should have gone to court to stop a neo-Nazi stunt outside Parliament House, Opposition Leader Mark Speakman says.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-09/neo-nazi-protest-nsw-parliament-house-police/105989586
#GovernmentandPolitics #Police #LawCrimeandJustice #CommunityandSociety #NickDole
Speakman's leadership faces new test over looming net zero revolt
By Nick Dole
While Sussan Ley is pulling out all stops to survive the so-called "killing season" before Christmas, the threats to Mark Speakman's leadership are perhaps not as clear.
NSW government introduces crackdown on e-bike operators
By Nick Dole and Ruby Ritchie
Commercial e-bike operators could face fines of up to $55,000 under new laws proposed by the NSW state government.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-15/sydney-ebike-laws-operators-face-fines/105890352
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ICAC fugitive found 'hiding in a cupboard' dragged before hearing
By Nick Dole
Ibrahim Helmy, who vanished before an inquiry into transport kickbacks, watched the first day of the Independent Commission Against Corruption public hearings via live stream.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-07/nsw-icac-ibrahim-helmy-cupboard-transport-police/105861674
'Thud, thud all day': Residents facing 24-hour Sydney Metro hammering
By Nick Dole
Sydney Metro construction once made John Finucane's home "uninhabitable" for two years. Now he has been told to expect 24-hour hammering.
#UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning #StateandTerritoryGovernment #PublicTransport #NickDole
Breaking: Liberal candidate abandons court challenge for key Sydney seat
By Nick Dole
Gisele Kapterian abandons her court action challenging the election result in the federal Sydney seat of Bradfield.
#Elections #AustralianFederalElections #ElectoralSystem #NickDole
Premier knows he's taking a risk with new police commissioner
By Nick Dole
For newly-announced Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon, Wednesday morning would have been both one of his proudest moments, and his most uncomfortable.
Premier knows he's taking a risk with new police commissioner
By Nick Dole
For newly-announced Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon, Wednesday morning would have been both one of his proudest moments, and his most uncomfortable.
Pressure mounts on Speakman after Libs' Kiama loss
By Nick Dole
For a party that had just suffered a heavy defeat, the mood at the Liberals' post-election event was surprisingly upbeat on Saturday night.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-14/holder-nsw-kiama-by-election-analysis/105768772
Anti-vaxxers, sovereign citizens planning Sydney Harbour Bridge protest
By Nick Dole
Police say the demonstration, scheduled for September 13, is being organised by an umbrella group known as Australia United Against Government Corruption.
#Police #ActivismandLobbying #StateandTerritoryGovernment #Laws #NickDole
Plan to convert Sydney golf course into cemetery 'short-sighted', MP says
By Nick Dole
A government plan to convert a Sydney golf course into a cemetery will be presented to residents on Tuesday, amid claims the decision was made "a long time ago".
Why banning future bridge protests could be risky for NSW premier
By Nick Dole
The NSW premier has said publicly that he doesn't regret his opposition to Sunday's protest. He will face caucus today knowing several colleagues marched.
#Demonstrations #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #NickDole
Traffic controlller went behind 'wife's back' to pay kickbacks
By Nick Dole
A traffic controller has told the state's corruption commission he would go as far as using his pokie winnings to bribe a Transport for NSW official.
#Corruption #AntiCorruptionAgencies #RailTransportIndustry #NickDole
Transport for NSW set to slash 950 jobs
By Nick Dole
The agency made the announcement in a staff memo on Wednesday after previously announcing that 300 senior executive roles were set to go.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-23/nsw-transport-to-cut-950-jobs/105563718
'You've got to hold your nose': Opposition leader defends working with Latham
By Nick Dole
A series of amendments to the workers compensation bill carry the name of Mark Latham, with NSW Liberals saying they will work with the MP on the matter.
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