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Bush Users’ Group founder Bill Schulz has launched the most successful Victorian petition ever, campaigning against new national parks.

How our national parks got dragged into the culture wars

The bitter fight against national parks has attracted a motley crew of prospectors, 4WD enthusiasts, shooters, horse riders, unionists and micro-parties.

  • Bianca Hall

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Thousands of train services were cancelled or delayed over two days last month due to industrial action.

Rail union threatens go-slow unless Sydney commuters refunded for meltdown

The opposition has accused the union of “taking the public for a ride” by threatening a go-slow.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
The torched ute belonged to a CFMEU organiser.

Firebombing of official’s car, resignation of top executive rock CFMEU administration

The Albanese government-backed clean-up of the scandal-ridden construction union faces fresh challenges after an attack targeted an official, and the departure of a top executive.

  • Nick McKenzie
The family Ruffles: Vincent, Jai, Kim and Michael.

I love my children, but sheesh it’s time they went to school. These holidays have gone on forever

If parenthood is about anything, it’s about marking milestones. First steps, first words, first teeth. The first day of school can’t come quickly enough.

  • Michael Ruffles
Three VBA staff have now been charged.

Dozens more charged over alleged bribes-for-registration scheme

Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged 28 more people, months after The Age revealed three VBA staff had been stood down after IBAC raids.

  • Lachlan Abbott
Industrial action by rail workers last week caused thousands of train services to be delayed or cancelled over two days.

Reprieve for Sydney commuters as rail unions withdraw industrial action

The move came hours before Fair Work began hearing the Minns government’s case for protected industrial action to be terminated or suspended.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
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Thousands of trains were cancelled or delayed last Wednesday and Thursday due to industrial action.

‘Too far apart’: Rail dispute negotiations falter despite consensus on pay

A counter-offer from rail unions has failed to achieve a breakthrough in the long-running industrial dispute.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
Crowds pack into trains at Chatswood on Wednesday.

Rail unions say they will put counteroffer to stave off Sydney train chaos, but there’s a catch

Train services across the rail network recovered significantly on Friday, a day after the workplace umpire ordered unions to halt industrial action.

  • Matt O'Sullivan, Jessica McSweeney and Nicholas Osiowy
The derailed passenger train at Clarendon in Sydney’s outer west on Thursday.

Sydney passenger train derails in city’s outer west

About 10 passengers were onboard at the time, but the incident adds to the woes for the train network and commuters who have endured thousands of delays and cancellations.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
Train delays for afternoon passengers due to industrial action by NSW Rail workers leaving commuters waiting for the reduced services. Photo taken at Chatswood Station 15th January 2025 Photo: Steven Siewert

Sydney train delays as it happened: Union has ‘noose’ around rail network, says Minns; New legal bid aims to end disruption as wild weather lashes city

Sydney is enduring a second day of train cancellations and delays across the network. Follow for live updates.

  • Jessica McSweeney, Josefine Ganko and Penry Buckley

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