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The News Corp press (and <em>Crikey</em>!) have been rubbishing NSW Labor leader John Robertson in a campaign that looks a lot like Gillard's knifing, writes NSW political reporter <b>Alex Mitchell</b>.

Shades of Rudd mark II in Dump Robbo campaign

The News Corp press (and Crikey!) have been rubbishing NSW Labor leader John Robertson in a campaign that looks a lot like Gillard's knifing, writes NSW political reporter Alex Mitchell.

It is the best of times (for Mike Baird), it is the worst of times (for Denis Napthine). How is it that the NSW government is able to maintain the goodwill of voters, while its Victorian counterpart languishes?

Poll Bludger: a tale of two state Liberal governments

It is the best of times (for Mike Baird), it is the worst of times (for Denis Napthine). How is it that the NSW government is able to maintain the goodwill of voters, while its Victorian counterpart languishes?

More corruption and skulduggery has emerged in ICAC hearings, with Nathan Tinkler involved in much of it.

The murky world of Tinkler's Maules Creek approval revealed

More corruption and skulduggery has emerged in ICAC hearings, with Nathan Tinkler involved in much of it.

The NSW Liberals are hemorrhaging MPs in the wake of ICAC investigations. The latest victim is Londonderry MP Bart Bassett, whose recent history shows branch-stacking and factional squabbles aren't just for Labor.

Poll Bludger: NSW Libs can't stop the rot as ICAC claims another soul

The NSW Liberals are hemorrhaging MPs in the wake of ICAC investigations. The latest victim is Londonderry MP Bart Bassett, whose recent history shows branch-stacking and factional squabbles aren't just for Labor.

Freelance writer <b>Kavita Bedford</b> retraces <em>Tele</em> writer Tim Blair's steps in the western suburb of Lakemba and wonders: how much did Blair really learn while inside his hotel room for one night?

'This is our community': inside the real Lakemba that Blair ignored

Freelance writer Kavita Bedford retraces Tele writer Tim Blair's steps in the western suburb of Lakemba and wonders: how much did Blair really learn while inside his hotel room for one night?

An Orwellian five-member panel will be making planning decisions surrounding Sydney public land in future. Cui bono? NSW political reporter <b>Alex Mitchell</b> reports.

Clover Moore is only half the story: shadowy panel devouring Sydney land

An Orwellian five-member panel will be making planning decisions surrounding Sydney public land in future. Cui bono? NSW political reporter Alex Mitchell reports.

The NSW Liberal Party has a thorn in its side in the shape of Clover Moore. Since the people of Sydney love their Lord Mayor, what to do? Give businesses more votes.

Poll Bludger: Liberals try again to weed out Clover

The NSW Liberal Party has a thorn in its side in the shape of Clover Moore. Since the people of Sydney love their Lord Mayor, what to do? Give businesses more votes.

Yes, there have been problems with corruption in the NSW Labor Party. But NSW Labor leader <b>John Robertson</b> says things have turned the corner.

John Robertson: don't give up on NSW Labor -- or me

Yes, there have been problems with corruption in the NSW Labor Party. But NSW Labor leader John Robertson says things have turned the corner.

The fallout from last week's ICAC hearings will likely upset the applecarts of both major parties. With two looming NSW byelections, who will fill the void? Or rather, who still has credibility in the eyes of the public?

Poll Bludger: ICAC's kiss of death to clear a path for independents

The fallout from last week's ICAC hearings will likely upset the applecarts of both major parties. With two looming NSW byelections, who will fill the void? Or rather, who still has credibility in the eyes of the public?

NSW political reporter <b>Alex Mitchell</b> recalls some of the state's history of dodgy political donations, as riveting, career-ending testimony continues to spill forth daily from ICAC.

ICAC's chainsaw massacre claims yet more Libs

NSW political reporter Alex Mitchell recalls some of the state's history of dodgy political donations, as riveting, career-ending testimony continues to spill forth daily from ICAC.