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Intelligence chief repeats ‘watch our words’ warning – as it happened

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Five-year wait for trains to finally arrive on time

Korean-built trains at the centre of a long-running dispute over staffing and local manufacturing have launched on a key line, five years late.

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NSW government bid to prevent Rising Tide protest in Newcastle harbour invalid, court finds

Four-day exclusion zone an improper use of Marine Safety Act, judge rules, despite ‘skilful’ submission from transport minister Jo Haylen

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Sydney train strike: chaotic shutdown averted after 11th-hour crisis talks with union

NSW government caves to rail union demands to prevent workers striking

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Train Strike Cancelled This Weekend, But Services Won’t Be Normal: What To Know

In short: call your mate who owns a car. Or maybe just stay home

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Court scraps 'marine exclusion zone' ahead of protest

A temporary exclusion zone intended to help police a major planned climate protest, has been scrapped by a court just one hour before it was due to commence.

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Relief as last-minute crisis talks keep trains on track

A planned three-day strike across NSW's urban and inter-city train network has been averted after the union and the government made concessions.

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What you need to know about Sydney’s train shutdown

Due to a wage dispute, train services won’t run from early on Friday until Sunday morning – but disruptions could extend through Sunday. And what about the Metro line?

The Guardian - AU

Last-ditch meeting before days of commuter train pain

Australia's biggest city rail network is due to be shut down for three days as the NSW Labor government and a union engage in an increasingly bitter pay spat.

AAP

Sydney Train Strike To Be Pushed Back To Friday In Great News For Pearl Jam Concert-Goers

"I'm asking people to think about travelling well outside the peak, to make alternative arrangements, to plan well ahead.”

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Sydney trains could stop for four days if no compromise

An escalating dispute between the rail union and the NSW government could lead to train services being suspended for four days, including major weekend events.

AAP

Sydney trains to run 24 hours a day this weekend as government caves to union demand while warning of delays

Commuters can access round-the-clock trains from Thursday but light rail services will be limited on Friday and Saturday due to industrial action

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Government caves to worker calls for 24-hour trains

A train strike that could have brought Sydney to a standstill has been avoided after the government agreed to run 24-hour services.

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Another senior TV executive leaves Nine – as it happened

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Light rail to slow to a crawl as union ramps up demands

Sydney Commuters face frustratingly slow light-rail trips as industrial action linked to a wages dispute between drivers and a major private operator heats up.

Newcastle Herald

Port of Newcastle says it wants to pursue cargo, not cruising

Port passes on chance to establish new cruise ship terminal.

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Questions over Harbour Bridge safety after fatal crash

Sydney Harbour Bridge safety is being questioned after a fatal crash as a man who allegedly rode through the scene remains behind bars.

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Pain before gain as commuters brace for railway closure

Final trains are travelling a line that carried commuters for almost 130 years before its conversion as part of the nation's biggest public transport project.

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Rail fight brings Metro concession, free train fares

Trains are free across Sydney amid major sporting fixtures as the transport minister dismisses criticism of a commitment to put more staff on driverless trains.

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Sydney Commuters Can Rejoice As Trains Will Be Free (But Probably Still Late) This Weekend

My fellow train girlies, we meet at dawn.

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All aboard for free fares but train delays still likely

Trains will be free over the weekend for a bumper events schedule but some services could still face disruptions.

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Free travel as union threatens chaotic industrial move

The rail union says it will shut down a popular train line over safety concerns, as the NSW government offers free travel to pre-empt commuter chaos.

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Sydney's metro trains running every five minutes

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NSW rail union to strike against Metro upgrades

Sydney's embattled train network is once again facing disruptions as the rail union hits back at the Sydenham to Bankstown Metro conversion.

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Overhaul pledge for 'neglected, underfunded' bus system

The NSW government says it's getting on top of a historically ignored bus system, but a key report has highlighted poor pay for drivers and other major issues.

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