$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.
Politics
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.
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.
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