Here's what you need to know this morning.
Rail dispute ultimatum
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has been given another ultimatum by the NSW government to end the long-running industrial dispute.
The RTBU said it would seek legal advice over the weekend, following Premier Dominic Perrottet's ultimatum on Wednesday to end the dispute or face the enterprise agreement being torn up.
A short time later, Industrial Relations Minister Damien Tudhope said the union had until 5pm today to sign a document accepting what was on offer, and stop industrial action such as ticket barriers being kept open.
"If they [industrial bans] remain in place, that will be a fact and circumstance we are able to rely on for the purposes of saying there is no good faith," he said.
NSW RTBU secretary Alex Claassens said the Premier was playing politics.
He said the documents produced by the government for the new intercity fleet deed and the enterprise agreement had just pushed the parties further apart.
"For the last few days, we have been working towards a positive outcome but the documents they're trying to force us to sign are not in the best interests of members or commuters," he said.
New stadium to get first work-out
The newly redeveloped Sydney Football Stadium is set to get its first workout, with major rugby league matches starting tonight.
The Roosters women's side will make history playing against St George Illawarra — the first match to officially open the stadium.
The Roosters men's side will then play the Rabbitohs at the Moore Park venue.
Craig Moran from Transport for NSW said tonight would be the first time spectators would make their way to the sold-out stadium.
"When we had the old stadium there we didn't have the light rail in place, that's now in place," he said.
"There are regular train services that get you into the city, there will be extra light rail services running between Central and up to Moore Park both before and after the games."
Trade roles slammed as costly
NSW Labor says it's unacceptable the public is picking up a $100,000 tax bill for the UK Agent-General in London.
Labor's Penny Sharpe said the "sweetheart deal" is unjustified and not offered to any other NSW senior trade commissioners.
She said the opposition remains concerned about what taxpayers are getting from these highly paid representatives.
In budget estimates yesterday, it was revealed Mr Cartwright has helped five NSW companies make export sales, but hasn't closed any investment deals.
He has been in the UK for six months.
Man charged over alleged kidnapping
Three men have been charged after detectives uncovered information about an alleged kidnapping in Sydney's west earlier this year during an unrelated investigation.
Inquiries led detectives towards information about an incident where a 21-year-old man was forcefully taken from Bankstown in May this year.
Four search warrants were executed at homes in Georges Hall, Bexley, Kingsgrove and Chipping Norton from about 6am on September 1.
Two men, 30 and 32, were arrested during the operation and taken to Bankstown and Kogarah Police Stations.
A third man, 42, was served a Court Attendance Notice for the offences of conspiracy to take or detain person in company with intent to obtain advantage, take or detain person with intent to hold to ransom, and deal with property proceeds of crime more than $100,000.
North coast weather warning
The NSW State Emergency Service [SES] is urging north coast residents to review their flood plans and prepare for possible flash flooding ahead of a forecast wet weekend.
It said the weather bureau had forecast significant rainfall across the region, in particular the Mid North Coast, including the Coffs Coast and the Clarence Valley.
Residents and visitors to low-lying areas of the Orara River are being warned to watch and act due to potential rising water and changed road conditions.
SES spokesman Jason Simms said the increased rain brought the risk of localised flash flooding in already-wet catchments.
"We are asking people to ensure that their flood plans are correct and up to date and they keep aware of the local information that is broadcast by media and SES," he said.
House engulfed by fire
A house in Sydney's west has been destroyed by fire.
Fire crews found the home on Nepean Street in Emu Plains well alight just before midnight.
The blaze took 30 firefighters about an hour to contain.
They managed to prevent it spreading to nearby properties.
A crime scene has been established.
Nobody was inside, and no-one was injured.
