Sydney rail workers push for annual pay rise of 8%

Sydney rail workers push for annual pay rise of 8%

The start of negotiations over a new pay deal comes less than 18 months after the end of an industrial dispute that crippled Sydney’s rail network.

  • byMatt O'Sullivan

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Sydney Metro has 42 ‘contracts of concern’. One jumped in value 2811%
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Sydney Metro has 42 ‘contracts of concern’. One jumped in value 2811%

An internal investigation uncovered a string of defects in the awarding of tens of millions of dollars,including deals which increased by more than 10 times their original value.

  • byMichael McGowan
Six more train stations added to high-density housing plan

Six more train stations added to high-density housing plan

More councils are putting themselves forward for greater density around train stations as the state government’s signature housing policy is due to start.

  • byAlexandra Smith
Sydney mayor fears there are ‘no plans’ to fix Rozelle interchange chaos

Sydney mayor fears there are ‘no plans’ to fix Rozelle interchange chaos

Inner west residents and mayors are set to voice their frustrations about ongoing congestion around Rozelle at an upper house inquiry on Wednesday.

  • byMatt O'Sullivan
One Sydney ferry’s indicators froze. Two days later,another had a fault near Gladesville Bridge

One Sydney ferry’s indicators froze. Two days later,another had a fault near Gladesville Bridge

An Indonesian-built vessel suffered a mechanical fault that led to it unexpectedly heading to starboard and then to port.

  • byMatt O'Sullivan
E-scooter trial to mitigate Bankstown line closure – but only at three stations

E-scooter trial to mitigate Bankstown line closure – but only at three stations

Inner west passengers are set to be offered a limited e-scooter trial to help ease public transport woes when the T3 heavy rail line is shut down for 12 months.

  • byMichael Koziol
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Why boxing has a better record on concussions than the footy codes

Why boxing has a better record on concussions than the footy codes

The football codes,on the other hand,continue to deny scientific findings and to promote full contact versions of their sports for young children.

Up to 4000 new homes at risk:The knock-on effect of Rozelle interchange chaos

Up to 4000 new homes at risk:The knock-on effect of Rozelle interchange chaos

The state’s transport agency is under fire for putting in place measures that divert traffic onto key inner Sydney roads and local streets.

  • byMatt O'Sullivan
The Goldilocks solution to Sydney’s housing crisis

The Goldilocks solution to Sydney’s housing crisis

Sydneysiders have revealed strong preferences about where and how they want to live,and how they feel about their neighbours.

  • byJulie Power
Danger prompts need for regulation around e-bikes

Danger prompts need for regulation around e-bikes

Fat bikes are electric motorbikes. Cars and motorbikes need insurance to cover injury costs. Fat bikes and even fast normal bikes need the same and fat bikes need a licence for the kids and our safety.

Parramatta gets a glimpse of its future as first light rail travels through CBD

Parramatta gets a glimpse of its future as first light rail travels through CBD

A tram has rolled through Parramatta’s CBD for the first time in 80 years,as testing begins on the entire line of the first stage of the Parramatta Light Rail project.

  • byAnthony Segaert