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“24 hour” Sydney’s round-the-clock obstacles

The NSW Labor Party has proposed a “24-hour city” initiative for Sydney. They would allow select venues to operate all day to reignite the night life. It’s vision is to stimulate the local economy, enhance global appeal and have train services more available at night. There’s been residents opposing the implementation, police citing noise concerns …

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Radical public transport strikes force state government to explain their inaction

More than 800 bus drivers in Adelaide walked off the job last Monday, leaving commuters stranded and the state government scrambling to explain how it could happen.   Negotiations stalled between the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and Torrens Transit, as demands for better pay and safer working conditions were not accepted by the private contractor.   …

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NSW nurses hold fourth strike in push for better conditions

The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association held their fourth strike this year, demanding better working conditions and pay. They have insisted that making a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio in every hospital mandatory will benefit both staff and patient outcomes. And there is substantial research backing this claim up. Other states such as Victoria, Queensland, …

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