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Dugald Saunders

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Shock exit of state Nationals leader while federal Libs move to protect Ley

blankby Kath JacobsNovember 17, 2025November 18, 2025

NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders has abruptly resigned from the party leadership, while moderate Liberals in Canberra have denied Sussan Ley is losing support.

Posted inCrime, NSW Politics

‘Going to lock you up’: cop warning for regional youth

blankby AAPMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Dozens of officers will be deployed in several regional centres to tackle rising youth crime, including serious incidents from violent break-ins to car theft.

Posted inCrime, Local News, NSW Politics

Regional crime inquiry gets green light

blankby RK CrosbyMarch 24, 2024

National Party politicians have been congratulating each other on the establishment of a new inquiry into community safety and crime in regional NSW this week.

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