Inside feud that brought Sydney to a halt
Five months of transport disruptions and chaotic commutes were brought to an abrupt halt this week after a fiery fight between the unions and the government.
Politics
Premier’s call after train chaos banned
NSW Premier Chris Minns has given more details after rail industrial action was suspended following disruptions to more than 4000 services.
‘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.
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.
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