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The Dust of Death
SafeWork knew tunnel workers were exposed to ‘high levels’ of deadly silica dust
Thousands of tunnel workers have been exposed to silica. Confidential documents reveal the regulator has known since at least April 2018.
- by Max Maddison
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The environmental offenders being named and shamed by the government
The new name and shame register was promised after the discovery of asbestos at the Rozelle Parklands in January.
- by Michael McGowan
Rail network will be hundreds of drivers short on New Year’s Eve
Analysis by Transport for NSW predicts planned industrial action will leave the train system well short of the staff needed on Sydney’s biggest night of the year.
- by Michael McGowan
The radical proposal that could end Sydney Uni’s proud history of rebellion
A new rule to enforce a more civil discourse on campus has been backed by the university. It’s caused alarm within.
- by Daniella White
Sydney trains industrial action as it happened: NSW government to lodge bid to stop RTBU action; Haylen says impact to New Years Eve ‘intolerable’
The RTBU has won the right to resume industrial action across Sydney’s train network. Follow here for live updates.
- by Penry Buckley
‘Drugs are illegal’: Pill-testing trial will not stop arrests at festivals
Premier Chris Minns has conceded there is an “essential contradiction” in allowing a 12-month pill-testing trial while still expecting police to enforce the law.
- by Michael McGowan
Pill testing to go ahead at NSW summer music festivals
After years of calls for pill-testing services, a 12-month trial in time for the summer music festival season in early 2025 will be unveiled on Thursday.
- by Michael McGowan
Trump warning as NSW budget slides $1.3 billion further into red
The budget is forecast to be $1.3 billion worse off due to falling stamp duty revenue and amid warnings of inflation risks from Donald Trump’s trade policies.
- by Max Maddison and Michael McGowan
‘Callous exploitation’: NSW losing $1 million an hour on pokies
In one council area, more than $2 million a day was poured into poker machines during a three-month period, leaving gambling reform advocates furious.
- by Michael McGowan
New Year’s commuter chaos on cards as transport union votes for further action
Industrial action on Sydney’s rail network is back on the table after union members voted overwhelmingly to continue their campaign.
- by Max Maddison
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Sydney councils
‘Culture of control’: Minister threatens council over ‘silencing’ dissent
Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has warned Georges River Council to do better over claims it has shut down criticism of its actions by councillors.
- by Michael McGowan
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