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Perrottet urges NSW to get behind Labor premier

Outgoing NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has urged people to get behind Chris Minns as premier regardless of their political persuasion.

Liberals to regroup after devastating defeat in NSW

After a resounding loss in the NSW election, the Liberal Party will seek its own fresh start as the search begins for a new leader.

Perrottet calls Minns to concede in NSW election

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has called Labor leader Chris Minns to concede defeat as Labor is poised to form a majority government.

NSW Liberals cling to heartland as Labor takes the cake

The NSW Liberal Party remains optimistic about retaining heartland seats in Sydney's northern beaches as Premier Dominic Perrottet concedes defeat.

NSW Labor set to lead majority government

Chris Minns is poised to lead a majority Labor government in NSW after strong swings to his party, ending a spell of coalition governments for twelve...

NSW Liberals cling to heartland as Labor takes cake

The NSW Liberal Party remain optimistic about retaining heartland seats in Sydney's northern beaches despite an emphatic swing to Labor.

Cheers as victory forecast for 'united' NSW Labor

Drinks are flowing at NSW Labor's election party as the party appears on track to return to government for the first time in 12 years.

Deck stacked against NSW Libs as they fight tide: Kean

Former NSW premier Mike Baird says he believes victory is still possible for the coalition but treasurer Matt Kean says it like fighting gravity.

NSW Labor win sees red across mainland Australia

Labor has a stronghold across the Australia after the last coalition-held mainland state lost government.

Major Sydney train delays strand commuters

Hundreds of commuters including NRL fans heading to Olympic Park have been left stranded due to urgent signal repairs on three major Sydney train line...

'Mount Everest' for Libs, 'mountain' to climb for Labor

Vote counting is underway in the NSW election as Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns nervously wait to find out who will be the next premier.

'United' NSW Labor anxious about rare victory

Those involved in the failed Shorten federal Labor campaign in 2019 are cautious as NSW Labor faithful await results.

Victory tough but not impossible for coalition: Baird

Former NSW premier Mike Baird says he believes victory is still possible for the Liberal-National coalition in the election, despite the polls favouri...

Man charged with murder over mystery death

Queensland police have charged a man with murder after a 44-year-old man died following an altercation in the state's southeast.

Anger at rally after Darwin teen's fatal stabbing

Demonstrators gathered in Darwin to express their anger and frustration at the NT government's inaction on crime and violence on Saturday.

PM puts final squeeze on NSW as Labor ascendancy looms

Anthony Albanese and other senior Labor figures have been on the hustings for the NSW state election as his Liberal rival Peter Dutton remains notably...

Gabba's Olympic rebuild will solve electrical woes

Queensland's Gabba stadium was well prepared for a blackout that occurred during a major AFL fixture on Friday night after a similar situation occurre...

SA parliament to sit on Sunday for voice legislation

The South Australian parliament is to hold a special Sunday sitting to pass legislation allowing an Indigenous voice to parliament.

'Local hero' Minns zeroes in on NSW premier job

Labor leader Chris Minns has been warmly greeted at a local school in his seat of Kogarah as polls point to victory in the NSW state election.

Lawyers call for pilot's release citing agency probe

Legal representatives for a former US pilot awaiting potential extradition say a probe by the intelligence watchdog should derail the court proceeding...