‘Disappointing’: Update on train dispute
Sydney rail commuters have had a win after the Fair Work Commission suspended industrial action for four months, leaving the unions unhappy.
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Why some Aussies are raging over this pic
It’s a stunning photo of Sydney’s towering Barangaroo precinct – complete with the Harbour Bridge in the backdrop. But one detail has Aussies raging.
Huge move for popular Aussie festival
A major initiative to try to “save lives” is set to be rolled out at a popular Australian music festival in just a few weeks.
Former PM’s unseen photos found in op shop
The unassuming photo album documented one politician’s trip to Europe in the 1990s, with handwritten captions revealing intimate details.
‘Gaga land’: Premier unleashes over train strikes
NSW Premier Chris Minns has unleashed on a popular radio host amid a long-running dispute with the rail union as commuters face a fifth day of confusion.
State’s new laws to combat race hate
The measures aim to curb racial hatred and enforce harsher punishments for racist acts, including individuals facing up to two years in prison.
‘Blackmail’: Premier blasts train strikers
NSW Premier Chris Minns has slammed the rail union’s latest action as “ridiculous” and said the government can’t cave to “blackmail” as more than 300 trains were cancelled.
MP claims double standard on nurses furore
Exiled Labor MP Senator Fatima Payman says she held her tongue for too long over two Sydney nurses making vile anti-Semitic remarks.
‘No guarantees’: Massive warning for commuters
Ongoing negotiations between the rail union and the NSW state government appear no closer to being resolved with more mass delays on the cards for the coming week.
800 train services cancelled in one day
Sydney train commuters are being warned of more chaos on the weekend after pay negotiations fell apart, leading to a war of words between the government and union.
Iconic fish market hits back at collapse claim
An iconic Aussie fish market has hit back at stark claims it could be falling into insolvency, stating bluntly it is ‘business as usual’.
PM’s embarrassing cafe moment
An awkward video has resurfaced of the moment Anthony Albanese was brutally rebuffed by a barista in a popular cafe.
‘Failing’: Dutton’s call after nurse video
A NSW nurse fired for anti-Semitic comments is facing calls for his Australian citizenship to be stripped after it was revealed he was originally from Afghanistan.
State’s tough plan to combat anti-Semitism
New laws to crack down on the rise in anti-Semitism attacks are one step closer to being passed in one state.
Chaos at council as rates go up nearly 100pc
Angry residents have fronted a chaotic council meeting where members voted in favour of a huge rate hike after a $122 million pool redevelopment debacle.
‘Petrified’: Young people urged to quit vaping
Young people who are vaping are being offered a chance to take back control of their health, as 24,000 have already chosen to quit the habit in one state.
Fury as golf course tipped to turn cemetery
A handful of Labor MPs have erupted over swirling rumours one of Sydney’s oldest and most popular golf courses is set to be sliced up and redeveloped into a cemetery.
Fears as ankle monitoring company goes bust
An urgent review has commenced after a private firm that offers GPS tracking services for offenders on bail went bust, leaving authorities scrambling to locate the alleged offenders on bail.
Dutton to name and shame sex offenders
The Liberal leader outlined the plan on Thursday night as he discussed his work as an officer working on solving sex crimes, in the drug squad and in surveillance.
Fiery scenes as police chief quizzed on PM
Politicians have clashed while trying to ask the nation’s top cop why the Prime Minister was apparently kept in the dark about the alleged caravan terror plot.
Coles slammed over mass product cull
Nationals leader David Littleproud has hit out at Coles after the supermarket giant flagged a cull in its product range, claiming prices at the checkout would rise.
Fresh train strikes loom for Sydney
Train unions are threatening a return of disruptive industrial action next week, after the NSW government refused a demand to refund commuters for previous chaos.
‘Has to stop’: State’s tough new hate laws
New laws to crack down on the rise in anti-Semitism attacks are being introduced in one state, with the Premier warning hate crimes won’t be tolerated.
‘Absurd’: Albo hits back at caravan pile-on
The Coalition have upped their pressure on Anthony Albanese in an attempt to discover when he was notified about the foiled caravan terror plot.
‘Not thinking’: MP’s call on chauffeur scandal
The NSW Housing Minister says she ‘wasn’t thinking’ when a taxpayer-funded chauffeur pulled up to take her to a birthday lunch.
Thorpe wades into uni anti-Semitism row
Firebrand independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has stormed into a uni anti-Semitism row, saying the symposium at the centre of the controversy was “amazing”.
‘Fix this’: New rules after chauffeur scandal
Tough new rules have been brought in for politicians after a scandalous chauffeured wine trip took down transport minister Jo Haylen.
Shock resignation rocks NSW government
Jo Haylen has resigned her position over damaging allegations that she repeatedly used her taxpayer-funded government driver for personal trips.
‘Shocker’: Premier admission on MP’s car use
More revelations about the Transport Minister’s liberal use of ministerial cars are a “shocker” and one particular trip is “indefensible”, the NSW Premier says.
Heartbreaking truth behind happy photo
One group of Australians are being tragically failed, with some having taken their own lives before ever being able to receive the support they need.
Cost of keeping bulk-billing clinics open
Bulk-billing GPs have walked away with more $2m in payroll tax rebates in just three months as part of a bold plan to keep clinics open.
Broken promises on Chinese buses: Union
Plans to build more than 100 “flatpack” buses from China in one Australian state has drawn the ire of a powerful transport union.
‘Shocking’: Council moves to hike rates 111pc
Sydney residents are facing an “appalling” rate rise of 111 per cent to help pay off $51 million for a botched project.
Key questions after MPs’ ‘boozy’ lunch
A Liberal opposition leader has been grilled over his use of taxpayer-funded drivers after calling for two Labor MPs to be sacked over a “boozy lunch”.
Minns not to blame for caravan sh*tshow
NSW Premier Chris Minns has copped a lot of flack about the PM being left in the dark about a terror plot – but he’s the wrong person to blame.
‘Unsettling’: Dutton’s call on ‘terror’ caravan
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called for an independent assessment of a communications breakdown involving the PM over a failed Sydney terror plot.
Premier’s plea as investigation ramps up
The NSW Premier has vowed no stone will be left unturned after a “deeply distressing” spate of alleged hate attacks across Sydney.
Police to start patrolling Jewish schools
In a stark illustration of Australia’s escalating anti-Semitism crisis, police in one state will begin patrolling Jewish schools to keep kids safe.
Huge update after puberty blocker pause
A review of trans healthcare for young Aussies has been announced in the same week one state paused the use of puberty blockers for children.
‘Ethnocide’: Fury erupts over Russian war doc
Ukraine’s ambassador has called for a controversial documentary film depicting Russian soldiers at war to be pulled from an Aussie film festival.
Bloated council exposed by damning pic
A cash-strapped council that says it has to raise rates by 40 per cent to fund a $40 million hole has a long history of “incompetence”, locals say.
Bloated council pays 111 staff $25 million
Eye-watering salaries at a council where the CEO earns nearly as much as the PM have been slammed after a vote to raise rates by 40pc.
Anti-Semitic attack near primary school
A home near a Jewish primary school is among the latest targets in a spate of anti-Semitic attacks sweeping an Australian city.
Aussie politician’s BBQ explodes in his face
A former police and transport minister has revealed he nearly lost his sight in a ‘traumatic’ gas bottle explosion at his home.
Dutton fires brutal shot at Albo’s $4m home
Peter Dutton has mocked the PM’s decision to snap up a $4 million clifftop mansion with a brutal stick figure sketch.
16 charged as ‘Neo-Nazis’ crash protest
A man has been charged with displaying a Nazi symbol as alleged neo-Nazis gathered just a few blocks from an anti-Australia Day rally in Adelaide.
Push to scrap ‘unfair’ $250 parking fee
A new push is underway to scrap “unfair” rules forcing renters to fork out up to $250 just to park near the beach in an affluent Aussie area.
No end in sight to state’s doctor crisis
More specialist doctors have walked out from one state’s troubled public health sector in an industrial relations war. And more look set to quit.
Ousted Liberal’s vow to unseat Bowen
Best known as the ex-Liberal who attempted to sue former prime minister Scott Morrison, Matt Camenzuli will now attempt to unseat Chris Bowen.
Aus Day safe after rail unions’ backdown
Millions of commuters have been saved from further train chaos over the Australia Day long-weekend after the rail unions made a key concession in the latest court stoush.
Unions slash demands ahead of court clash
Details have emerged of a new offer the rail unions have made to the state government to end ongoing commuter chaos affecting millions.
Plea to psychs ahead of walkout threat
Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson called on psychiatrists to remain in their jobs ahead of an expedited arbitration hearing with the independent umpire.
Big change after Hunter Valley bus crash
Sweeping new changes will be implemented for all buses and coaches nationwide after the 2023 fatal Hunter Valley bus crash.
Crucial deal could end NSW rail chaos
After an ongoing pay dispute led to transport chaos across Sydney, a crucial deal that could end the standoff between the unions and transport officials seems closer.
Drastic measure ahead of psych walkout
The workplace umpire has been called in to intervene as one state faces an “unprecedented” mass walkout of key hospital staff.
Dutton backs huge lunch tax break
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but Aussies could soon enjoy tax deductible ones in an elected Coalition government.
Grim call on spate of anti-Semitic attacks
The NSW Premier has made a grim admission about the spate of anti-Semitic attacks gripping Sydney, flagging possible changes to the law.
$1bn upgrade for major Western Sydney corridor
The federal and New South Wales governments will each fork out $500 million to upgrade to a major transit corridor in Western Sydney.
Gladys’ pick topples Mundine for key seat
The tech executive backed by former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has won preselection for a crucial blue ribbon Liberal seat.
Threat holding Australia to ransom
The latest chaos with Sydney’s rail network has exposed a gaping flaw that allows Aussies to be held to ransom as unions pressure governments for better deals.
Racist graffiti targets Arabic community
Racist graffiti has been sprayed in a predominantly Muslim community, with a senior Albanese government minister condemning the act as “horrific”.
‘Evil at work’: Jewish leader’s call
A Jewish community leader whose former home was targeted by anti-Semitic vandalism has shared his fear if Aussies fail to condemn the “terrorists” behind the act.
Breakthrough on train crisis after shock call
Industrial action that has crippled Sydney’s train network has been put on hold under an interim order following a legal showdown between the NSW government and rail unions.
Find another way to get home right now
Commuter chaos gripping Sydney could continue for “at least the rest of the week” after a key issue was left unaddressed amid renewed industrial action.
‘Mass resignation’: State days from ‘disaster’
The health system in one Australian state is on the verge of going “off a cliff” with more than half of this workforce set to quit.
Offer to end rail dispute as chaos looms
An offer to end a long-running pay dispute has been made public as one state’s powerful rail union prepares for further industrial action that will disrupt commuter travel.
‘Offensive’ audio sparks festival walkout
Attendees of a Sydney Festival performance have been issued refunds after an audio recording some deemed “deeply offensive” sparked walkouts.
Plea over ‘devastating’ walkout threat
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has warned a possible mass walkout of one state’s hospital psychiatrists would risk “devastating consequences”.
Group of Aussies eligible for $140m fund
One state is offering motorists the chance to claim back money on tolls, with $140 million remaining unclaimed in rebates.
Doctors: Health minister’s spat the dummy
Doctors in one state have hit back after the Health Minister pleaded for psychiatrists to not quit in days, saying he’s “spitting the dummy when no one wants to work for them”.
‘Shabby’: Major change coming to schools
More than 800 public schools in one state are set to undergo a suite of changes amid claims of an “unacceptable” backlog of works.
Commuters warned of more train delays
More train delays could be on the cards, as a rail union is set to launch further industrial action, with members “getting frustrated”.
‘Clear the deck’: Wild call on Australia Day
Controversy continues to dog the contested date of Australia Day, and two Aussie historians say there’s only one real solution.
New rules loom after horror road toll
The safety of newly licensed motorcycle riders will be in the spotlight of proposed changes after another horror year on one state’s roads.
David Pocock reveals major life update
It’s the first glimpse fans have been given of the Pocock family’s newest member since their pregnancy announcement earlier this year.
Beloved Sydney reverend’s shock revelation
Reverend Bill Crews says many people who used to donate to his charity are now putting their hands up for help, as thousands sought a free meal on Christmas Day.
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.
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.
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