Breakthrough behind NYE train deal
A crucial concession by the rail unions paved the way for Sydney’s famed New Year’s Eve fireworks to go ahead, the state’s Transport Minister has revealed.
Politics
Major update in state’s rail strike drama
One of NSW’s most powerful unions has issued a major update ahead of a huge proposed rail strike that would threaten New Year’s Eve celebrations.
‘Sort this out’: Union under fire on NYE strike
A senior federal minister has weighed in on the looming New Year’s Eve train strike in Sydney, which authorities warn could endanger hundreds of thousands.
Chaotic scenes as city gripped by rail dispute
Commuters have been ensnared in further chaos as they head to two major Christmas events amid industrial action that resulted in hundreds of train services being cancelled.
Grim warning on busiest travel day
Strikes are threatening to plunge holiday travel plans into chaos, as one major airport braces for possibly record-breaking numbers.
Outrage over Plibersek’s coal mine move
Outrage is building after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved three new coal mine extensions – one fellow MP calling the decision “despicable”.
What Sydney train strike means for you
More than 200 work bans could be reinstated by the rail across Sydney’s sprawling network from Thursday.
‘Save lives’: State’s major drug call
The huge call is set to ‘reduce harm and save lives’ and follows mounting pressure from experts surrounding the state’s drug summit.
Latham calls for details of MP’s sex life
A lawyer for controversial MP Mark Latham has called for an openly gay Sydney MP to reveal details of his sex life after a crushing defamation loss.
Moment politician hit with sprinkler
An Australian politician was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time after getting hit by rogue sprinklers during a hilarious on-air interview.
‘Life support’: Fears of mass exodus of Drs
One state’s public mental health services could soon slip into crisis as more than 150 psychiatrists threaten to quit their jobs over an ongoing pay and staffing dispute.
Aussies warned of Christmas ‘catastrophe’
Aussies in one state are being warned to brace for a “catastrophe” this Christmas after hundreds of rail workers voted to strike.
Iconic Sydney night-life strip disappearing
A barrage of troubles have left irate business owners along one of Sydney’s most famous streets enduring “years of misery and despair”.
Firebrand US pundit scores big visa win
Free speech advocates are celebrating a visa win for controversial right-wing American firebrand Candace Owens.
‘Enough tragedies’: Why state must act
The call comes as experts issue a grim warning that tragedies are “on the table” if one key demand isn’t addressed.
ABC’s bizarre question on anti-Semitic attack
NSW Premier Chris Minns’ statement about the anti-Semitic attack in Sydney has been questioned by an ABC broadcaster.
Wild corruption claim hits Rex Airlines
Australia’s corporate watchdog has announced stunning allegations of corruption against the directors of embattled airline company Rex.
Tears in street after anti-Semitic attack
Emotional scenes have broken out following an anti-Semitic attack where cars were set alight and properties vandalised.
Retiring MP doubles down on Teal ’con job’
After confirming he would not contest his blue-ribbon seat, the veteran Liberal MP doubled down on his rant against the independent outfit.
Showdown set over train strike threat
An injunction barring the combined rail union from further industrial action will remain in place ahead of a showdown in court over the city-shaking strikes.
Albo’s boast after ‘shenanigans’ on new laws
Australia has effectively passed some of the world’s strictest regulations for social media use, which will put teens and social media giants on notice.
Uber driver waves ‘gun’ outside parliament
An Uber driver has learnt his fate for brandishing a water pistol that resembled a Glock firearm near the NSW parliament.
Warning for Sydney train commuters
Despite the Federal Court granting the injunction on Sunday night, commuters can expect some delays and cancellations.
Huge update in Woolies strike drama
Supermarket giant Woolworths has delivered a huge update in the ongoing strike drama that left customers facing empty shelves.
PM visits synagogue in closed-off meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met privately with Jewish members at a Perth synagogue one day after the firebombing of Adass Israel.
Sydney MP’s bombshell election move
A Federal MP whose seat was axed by the electoral commission has dropped a bombshell about her future in parliament.
Ex-Lib leader’s coke ‘King’ son walks free
The son of NSW’s first Liberal leader has walked free after being sentenced for supplying drugs on the dark web under the name ‘AusCokeKing’ in exchange for crypto.
’Misleading’: Minns blasted on Rosehill deal
A report into the proposed Rosehill Racecourse redevelopment has slammed NSW Premier Chris Minns and cast doubt on the scheme’s viability.
Albo’s $21m bid to create 400 new jobs
The Prime Minister will make the announcement during his 24th visit to Western Australia, with the state crucial to Labor’s hopes at the next election.
Dutton vows to scrap controversial project
The Opposition Leader has pledged to cancel a controversial scheme as the Coalition looks to wrestle a prized NSW seat from Labor.
‘Divisive’: Cops’ Mardi Gras ban slammed
A proposal to ban NSW Police from attending next year’s Mardi Gras has been slammed as “divisive” and a “slap in the face”.
‘No guard rails’: State’s vow on drug reform
One state has moved to tackle a “pervasive” issue at a major health summit, with promises there will be “no guard rails” placed on those trying to address problems with drug reforms.
Premier ‘referred to corruption watchdog’
The NSW premier has reportedly been referred to the corruption watchdog over a proposal to redevelop one of Sydney’s iconic racecourses into 25,000 homes.
‘No magic solution’ for ’terrible affliction’
Experts have come together to form a plan to address a “pervasive” issue that “touches all parts of our community”.
‘Contempt’: Katter unleashes on new bank fee
Maverick MP Bob Katter has joined the chorus of criticism against CommBank for imposing a $3 fee to withdraw cash from some accounts.
‘Too many $100 notes’: Flash suburbs flooded
Wild footage has captured the moment streets were flooded over the weekend, with a simple issue believed to have exacerbated the problem.
Major change to drinking water
A new filtration system will be rolled out in the Blue Mountains, after elevated PFAS levels were detected in recent months.
Sign more commuter chaos on the way
The RTBU has identified three days when life will become “increasingly more difficult” for commuters if the government fails to come to an agreement on pay and working conditions for the union.
Ex-Premier’s secret struggle after Lindt siege
Former NSW premier Mike Baird has made a shock admission about his struggles with mental health on the eve of the ten year anniversary of the Lindt Cafe siege.
Blow to families wanting to have kids
An Australian-first scheme has been majorly scaled back and now asks women to make an “impossible choice”, it’s been claimed.
Albo’s investment property blow
The Prime Minister has made a tough call on one of his investment properties.
Far-right US firebrand cops new visa blow
Controversial American firebrand Candace Owens has copped another blow to her speaking tour ambitions, this time from another country.
Protesters’ threat after rally at PM’s home
Pro-Palestinian protesters have issued a serious threat to the Prime Minister after storming the street outside his second home.
Push to change rules for first homebuyers
Restrictive rules which prevent nearly two in five first home buyers from securing financing should be eased, a major report is expected to say.
Push to change rules for first homebuyers
Restrictive rules which prevent nearly two in five first home buyers from securing financing should be eased, a major report is expected to say.
Pauline Hanson’s next move after racist tweet
Pauline Hanson has lodged an appeal after a court found she had racially discriminated against a fellow senator in a tweet.
$5.5m win for Aussies battling Covid fines
One state has officially withdrawn all remaining 23,539 Covid fines, with affected Aussies set to be refunded $5.5m.
Major pay boost for cops in one state
NSW Police will get an historic pay rise after the Minns government seeks to address a critical issue in the force.
Cop injured as 170 protesters charged
Police have charged 170 climate protesters over their alleged involvement in temporarily shutting down a major shipping channel in Newcastle.
Sydney dodges train chaos, for now
The immediate commuter bedlam across greater Sydney has been avoided, but union negotiations which have faltered so far are set to continue.
Chilling warning after anti-Israel attacks
NSW Premier Chris Minns has issued a chilling warning after a spare of ‘hateful’ and ‘violent’ anti-Israel attacks left cars vandalised in Sydney.
Cancellations before Sydney trains shutdown
Sydney train services are already being affected as the city prepares for the network to come to a standstill for more than two days over a pay deal.
Sydney’s trains to shut down for three days
An industrial dispute will force Sydney trains offline for three days after the union and government could not agree on a 24-hour roster.
State’s bold move to boost housing
One state has come up with a plan to bypass council approval and cut red tape in order to deliver major housing projects.
‘Just for spite’: Bizarre twist in playground saga
Drama has erupted in a local council after children and elderly people injured themselves on a newly opened playground.
Horror sex issue exposes Aussies
One group of workers faces widespread sexual harassment across multiple industries in Australia, a horror survey suggests.
Renegade union rally hits big city
CFMEU workers have rallied in Sydney against administration, even as the embattled union warned its members not to attend the march.
Picture highlights major summer fear
A picture of a supermarket shelf in Sydney has sparked concern for what is to come in the coming months as the mercury rises.
Senator’s big call after Trump win
Despite concerns tariffs mean higher prices at the checkout, an Australian senator wants our government to follow Trump’s economic lead.
Big call on corrupt former minister
A former minister jailed for corruptly awarding a mining licence has learned his fate after a desperate appeal for release.
Battle over iconic golf course heats up
Golf lovers are fighting to protect an 18-hole landmark in a major city park and have proposed a bold new plan to win over the public and the government.
Rudd erases scathing Trump tweets
Former prime minister and current US ambassador Kevin Rudd has scrambled to scrub disparaging remarks he made about Donald Trump.
‘Absurd’: Lambie goes nuclear in wild tirade
Jacqui Lambie has lashed out at perceived inaction on a crisis affecting Australia’s military personnel, saying it “blows me away”.
Land claim rocks harbourside suburb
A council has confirmed it will challenge a controversial Aboriginal land claim made over a prime space of parkland in a wealthy Aussie suburb near Taronga Zoo.
US commentator’s legal move against Aus
Controversial American right wing influencer Candace Owens has made a shock move against the Australian government after her visa was rejected.
‘Listen’: Plea about issue that ‘touches everybody’
Experts and politicians have gathered to have a “challenging conversation” about an issue affecting households across the country.
State’s $10m vow on ‘confronting’ issue
One state will spend nearly $10 million to address a “confronting issue” ahead of its highly anticipated summit.
Huge move in uni anti-Semitism row
Ugly episodes of anti-Semitism have besmirched Australian universities since October 7, and now the government will investigate just how bad things have become.
‘Entrenched’: Major problem for women
The crushing problem of ‘medical misogyny’ hitting Aussie women has been called out, with the federal Health Minister acknowledging some ‘appalling’ realities.
Far right US pundit cops huge visa blow
A far right American pundit who suggested Israel might have been behind the assassination of JFK has just had her visa to Australia cancelled.
Woman charged in alleged Thorpe assault
A 27-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly assaulting Senator Lidia Thorpe at the Melbourne Cricket Ground earlier in the year.
Massive changes coming for renters
Massive changes for renters are set to be introduced, which NSW Premier Chris Minns says will “bring the rental market into the 21st century”.
Millions stung by illegal government fees
Aussies have lost an estimated $144m to illegal merchant levies, one state government has admitted.
Premier under fire for act before $5bn sale
The New South Wales Premier met with his friend of 20 years – a racing executive – for a ‘meet and greet’ shortly before a massive $5bn racetrack sell-off was announced.
Chalmers’ bold leadership confession
The Treasurer has revealed his true feelings about politics and how a serious health scare in 2020 kickstarted a step away from the booze.
Liberals concede defeat in ACT election
The Liberal Party has experienced a surge of support in the ACT election, but it wasn’t enough to topple more than two decades of Labor’s dominance.
King’s joke about ‘bad’ Aussie weather
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with a young Aussie royal fan, with the trio exchanging some friendly banter moments after the historic visit kicked off.
Libs fight in triple by-election
Voters across three blue-ribbon seats will head to the polls on Saturday, with a Teal candidate looking to win after just missing out 19 months ago.
Politician’s shock rude gesture at reporter
A tense press conference has sparked the ACT Opposition Leader to make a rude gesture at a reporter, in front of a camera days from an election.
How to solve Australia’s housing crisis
A leading business group says one thing needs to happen to solve Australia’s housing hell and you only have to look at one of our nearest neighbours for inspiration.
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