The brazenness of Health Minister John Della Bosca’s sex scandal may have increased NSW Premier Nathan Rees’s leadership popularity for now, but it’s time to head to the polls, says Andrew Clennell.
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Crikey Says: NSW, spelt W-T-F
New South Wales’ political problems aren’t just about sex scandals, the economy is suffering too. Anyone fancy another 19 months of the state government’s shortcomings?
Incompetence and scandal the NSW way
New South Wales doesn’t need another AFL team — its government provides more than enough in the way of spectator sport, writes Crikey intern James Pattison.
Della couldn’t negotiate his way out of this one
John Della Bosca was one of the best tactical and negotiating minds in the NSW ALP and truly believed he had a shot at the Premiership, says Andrew Clennell. But even the sharpest of tongues and midns could not overcome the problems of his private life.
Front page story: a tale of two ministers (UPDATE: Tim Holding found)
This morning, ministers are the talk of the town and the local papers. In Melbourne, it’s all about a missing one, Water Minister Tim Holding — now found — , whereas in Sydney it’s the scandal-embroiled Della Bosca.
The NSW ALP soap opera
John Della Bosca’s sex scandal is just the latest in a long line of drama and disgrace for the NSW ALP, says David Penberthy, as the party room looks more and more like Melrose Place every day.
The secret affair story that brought down Della Bosca
The Daily Telegraph exclusive that brought an abrupt end to the career of NSW MP John Della Bosca.
Della Bosca quits over sex scandal
New South Wales Health Minister John Della Bosca has resigned, following revelations from The Daily Telegraph that he was embroiled in a sex scandal with a 26-year-old woman.
Who could replace Rees as Premier?
It is the disunity in the NSW Labor government that has kept Nathan Rees as Premier for so long. But, the main issue for voters is, who is a valid leadership option? asks Simon Benson.
Political snippets: Rudd loves a good funeral
Rudd shows off his best mourning skills for Sam the koala, who is behind the rumours in the NSW media this morning that Della Bosca is going to challenge Rees? Plus more meaty political chunks from Richard Farmer.
Della Bosca poised to attack
NSW Health Minister John Della Bosca has been plotting the downfall of Premier Nathan Rees for several months now, according to Daily Telegraph sources — but he’ll have to get through Joe Tripodi and Eddie Obeid first.
Mackerras: Della Bosca could still be premier
There is nothing in the Australian Constitution to say that a senator cannot be Prime Minister, writes psephologist Malcolm Mackerras.
Exit the Accidental Premier … enter Della?
The tumbrils are beginning to roll down Macquarie Street to carry Nathan Rees to a premature execution as Premier of NSW. Meanwhile, a chariot is being polished for Health Minister John Della Bosca.
Crikey Says: Australia’s most important state deserves better
Until the pleasantly ineffective premier Nathan Rees is returned to sender, New South Wales will remain mired in a leadership and economic mess.
Meat tray central: Belinda Neal gives it one last try
Neal’s attempt to demonstrate her Rudd rank-and-file support is tenuous at best, with dissent reaching a tipping point, according to insiders.
Frank Sartor for Premier in NSW: let the buffoonery begin
Alex Mitchell reports on the absurdity of NSW premiership speculation.
Tips and rumours: Iguanagate goes on tour?
A fresh tip about Belinda Neal and John Della Bosca’s latest endeavours. Plus a look at the DMO’s inner workings and questions raised over News Limited’s circulation figures.
Reba Meagher’s tabloid return
Former NSW Health Minister Reba Meagher has re-emerged after flouncing out of the NSW Labor Government, writes Alex Mithcell.
The Terrigals’ reign of NSW bastardry is over
The NSW ALP right-wing faction known as the “Terrigals” is dead, writes Alex Mitchell.
Cherie Burton MP part two: Sussex to Macquarie St
Ms Burton’s entire career has been as a factional player in NSW ALP politics, writes Alex Mitchell.
Drink, drive: bloody member of parliament
Here’s a list of our lead-foot and sozzled lawmakers who lost points, licences and credibility as menaces on our roads, writes Chris Johnson.
Meagher’s evidence blows Newman case wide open
Evidence from Reba Meagher casts a new light on the conviction of Phuong Ngo for the murder of NSW ALP MP John Newman writes Alex Mitchell.
NSW regional hospitals can’t even afford postage stamps
Murwillumbah hospital on the NSW far north coast is so cash-stretched that it can no longer afford to pay its running expenses, and it is not alone, writes Alex Mitchell.
