The Latest Breaking News from Nationals

The main focus in the Hunter on Saturday will be whether the Nationals hold on to what could be a key marginal seat for both sides.

One of this season’s new rule changes seems to be working on the field. There’s just one problem: Players and league officials can’t agree on what to call it.

Opposition says it won’t be rushed into stating a position until closer to vote on bill to be introduced in June

Health Minister Mark Butler is examining changes to vaping laws after news children under four have been reported to poisons hotlines for ingesting nicotine.

State politics heats up as Dominic Perrottet prepares to clash with Chris Minns in the final leaders’ debate

Federal health minister says his predecessor was unable to enact stronger border controls because he was ‘rolled’ by his party room

Plus: the Nationals’ ‘shocker’ vaping idea

David Littleproud says retailers should be permitted to sell nicotine e-cigarettes without a prescription to customers 18 and over

The lingering effects of last year's catastrophic flood may be a key factor in deciding who wins the marginal seat of Lismore.

Three key regional electorates will determine the makeup of the crossbench in the new parliament, yet campaign news seems to stop at Penrith

A gambler would probably feel the odds favour a Labor win at the upcoming New South Wales election. But, as Scott Morrison proved in 2019, underdog status is prized in politics. Favouritism brings its own challenges, especially when the game takes an unanticipated twist. In this setting, the wide path…