MORE than 80 per cent of real estate agents are encouraging “rent bidding’’ as Sydney faces a rental crisis that is leaving desperate would-be tenants with­out a home, a Daily Telegraph investigation has found.

NSW clubs have declared war on anti-gaming politicians as the heavyweight industry enters the state election fray with a campaign to oust one MP for her support of gambling reforms.

TELEVISION and radio presenter Chris Smith has been suspended from  his roles following allegations of inappropriate behaviour after a formal Christmas gathering over the weekend.

A GROUP of students banned from attending their Year 10 formal night for indiscretions such as  wearing the incorrect socks to school, has  outraged their parents.

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