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Rail union cleared for industrial action

The NSW rail union has won the right to continue with industrial action after the state government failed in its initial plea to the Fair Work Commission.

AAP

Federal response stronger in flood crisis

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the federal response to flooding has been stronger than similar natural disasters earlier this year.

AAP

More than 3 feet of rain triggers evacuation warnings in Australia's largest city

Parts of Sydney's 5 million people are facing a fourth flooding emergency in less than a year and a half after torrential rain caused dams to overflow and waterways to break their banks.

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After 3 feet of rain, 32,000 in Sydney area may need to flee

More than 30,000 residents of Sydney and its surrounds have been told to evacuate or prepare to abandon their homes as Australia’s largest city braces for what could be its worst flooding in 18 months

The Independent UK

NSW government seeking orders to block planned industrial action on rail network

Dominic Perrottet says action filed against union in bid to stop planned industrial activity this week

The Guardian - AU

NSW train fight heads to industrial umpire

The stoush between the NSW rail union and the government is headed for the Fair Work Commission as the union commits to a second week of industrial action.

AAP

Experts say Sydney's modern gangsters have become a lot less subtle

Some experts believe a difference between the underworld of yesteryear and modern gangsters is that they've become much less subtle. Instead of making enemies disappear, crooks are now happy to gun down rivals in front of their family and random bystanders.

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Guardian Essential poll shows NSW Coalition’s primary vote falling below 40%

About 37% of respondents intend to give the Coalition their first preference vote, while Labor’s primary vote remains the same

The Guardian - AU

NSW Treasurer was 'surprised' John Barilaro got US trade job but was assured right process was followed

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says John Barilaro's decision to withdraw from the role as the state's trade commissioner to the US is the "right call".

ABC News

John Barilaro’s decision may stem some bleeding, but questions remain about the New York appointment

Even accepting the government’s argument that the process was above board, it doesn’t pass the pub test

The Guardian - AU

John Barilaro steps away from controversial New York trade job

Former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has stepped aside from his new trade role based in New York after intense scrutiny over the appointment.

Newcastle Herald

John Barilaro withdraws from New York trade role due to ‘media attention’

After weeks of controversy, former NSW deputy premier stands down from $500,000 role that he created while in office

The Guardian - AU

Hunter public and Catholic school teachers rally in Civic Park over pay and conditions

Teachers marched to the state government offices on Bull Street.

Newcastle Herald

Barilaro steps away from NYC trade job

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has stepped aside from his trade job in New York after two weeks of intense scrutiny.

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Sydney news: Teachers set to strike in city today against 'insulting' 3 per cent pay rise

MORNING BRIEFING: For the first time, thousands of teachers from public and Catholic schools across New South Wales are refusing to work in protest over pay and staff shortages.

Newcastle Herald

Barilaro changed rules before taking $500,000 job

The chosen candidate for a plum overseas trade role was dumped after changes requested by then NSW deputy premier John Barilaro, who later took the job.

ABC News

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet discussed New York trade role with John Barilaro at a social function

Dominic Perrottet reveals that the former deputy premier John Barilaro told him informally that he wanted the plum US posting, an appointment which has since sparked a parliamentary inquiry.

The Guardian - AU

NSW premier learned of John Barilaro’s interest in New York trade job in a ‘social setting’

Dominic Perrottet insists he had nothing to do with hiring process and ‘no recollection’ of being asked for approval

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Healthcare workers threaten more industrial action after turning down 3pc pay rise offer

Nurses and midwives in NSW reject the state government's offer of a 3 per cent pay rise and will consider further industrial action.

AAP

Perrottet won't intervene to stop US job

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he won't intervene to stop John Barilaro becoming the US trade commissioner but says an independent inquiry is appropriate.

The Guardian - AU

John Barilaro approached former NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay about trade role in India

Exclusive: The NSW government has insisted the public service, not ministers, were responsible for the appointments

AAP

Deputy premier questioned Barilaro hiring

NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole has conceded he had questions when he was told John Barilaro had landed a cushy taxpayer-funded role in New York City.

The Conversation

Read the room, Premier. Performance pay for teachers will make the crisis worse

Without fail, every time a politician is tasked with reforming education, the issue of performance-based pay for teachers is put on the table. It’s odd, really, that such a controversial idea can keep making the rounds with such enthusiasm from government leaders. But that’s exactly what New South Wales Premier…

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Ex-public servant to probe Barilaro role

The former head of the NSW Public Service Commission will conduct a probe into John Barilaro's appointment as the state's US trade commissioner.

The Guardian - AU

John Barilaro’s bite of the Big Apple: the plum New York posting that set off a firestorm

Revealed: Public servants discussed getting premier’s approval for trade commissioner roles as recently as November

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