Daily Telegraph News & Politics

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.