Bega
Council to be stripped of hiring decisions after Constance appointment
The decision to appoint former NSW minister Andrew Constance as the new chief executive of a South Coast council was described “as jobs for Liberal mates”.
- Alexandra Smith
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‘Does not pass the pub test’: Andrew Constance scores council top job
After a failed tilt at federal politics, the former transport minister has a new job. His one-time rival says it “reeks of jobs for Liberal mates”.
- Megan Gorrey
Swimming pool opening times slashed by cash-strapped councils
Families across the state are facing a summer with less pool time and fewer swimming lessons, in a development that has experts worried.
- Catherine Naylor
Goodbye music festivals, hello food festivals? Where to plan your next regional road trip
From truffle foraging, to potato sack fashion parades, regional food festivals have a lot to offer – and they’re booming. Here’s our pick of five to visit this autumn and winter.
- Bianca Hrovat
Unexpected NSW regional towns where rents rose most
Instead of moving to big name coastal hotspots for the lifestyle, a wave of city dwellers are moving to under-the-radar towns due to the cost of living.
- Sue Williams
- Opinion
- NSW Votes
Why the hardest lesson for Liberals is in Willoughby, not Bega
Don’t fall for the traditional wisdom that state byelections have no implications for federal elections. While the Liberals will retain Willoughby, the huge swing against them is a sign of the damage that strong independents can do in the party’s heartland seats.
- Michael Yabsley
NSW Premier blames byelection loss on local issues
Dominic Perrottet insists his handling of the pandemic is not to blame for major swings against the government.
- Lucy Cormack
Coalition on track to lose Bega, suffers swing against it in Willoughby
Dominic Perrottet has conceded the Liberals will lose Bega, while his government has suffered a swing against it in Gladys Berejiklian’s former seat in Saturday’s byelection.
- Alexandra Smith and Tom Rabe
Battle for Bega: Angry South Coast electorate ready to punish politicians
Senior NSW Liberal figures are worried they could lose Bega for the first time in history.
- Tom Rabe