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Opal card shutdown to cost $2m every day

The NSW treasurer has criticised a rail union plan to switch off Opal card readers, accusing the group of using commuters as "political playthings".

AAP

Rail union backs down, cancels plan to switch off Opal card machines across Sydney network

The rail union cancels its plans to switch off Opal card readers from next Wednesday after the NSW government's legal bid to declare the action as "unprotected".

ABC News

Bid to block NSW rail union Opal action

The NSW government has moved to stop the state's rail union from deactivating Opal card readers as part of its ongoing industrial action.

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Transport Minister David Elliott says rail union plan to switch off Opal card readers is illegal

NSW Transport Minister David Elliott says he will take rail workers to court if they are seen switching off Opal card readers next week as part of ongoing industrial action.

ABC News

Rail union's Opal action 'may be illegal'

The NSW transport minister is seeking advice on whether the rail union is allowed to deactivate Opal readers next week in its stoush with the government.

AAP

NSW rail dispute: legal threats over union plan to turn off Opal card readers at train stations

State transport department seeking legal advice over plans by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to switch off electronic gates

The Guardian - AU

Holy Shit: Opal Machines Across NSW Will Be Turned Off Completely From Next Week

Catch me riding the train 24/7 just for kicks.

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Fair Work Commission hearing over NSW rail dispute adjourned after less than an hour

The Fair Work Commission gives government lawyers more time to put together their case to stop more industrial action from impacting Sydney's rail network.

ABC News

Sydney train strikes: Union boss hopes federal intervention puts ‘go slow’ on NSW government action

The RTBU is seeking to force the state government back to the bargaining table on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU

Railroaded: the drastic actions to redefine victory in the Sydney train dispute

As new fronts open up in the war between the NSW government and the rail union, the definition of ‘winning’ is changing

The Guardian - AU

Federal government seeks to change law that has become central to Sydney train strike dispute

NSW government had threatened to terminate existing enterprise agreement with rail workers over ongoing industrial action

The Guardian - AU

Sydney news: Rail union given 5pm deadline to end long-running industrial dispute

MORNING BRIEFING: The state government is warning the rail union to stop the industrial action and accept its offer over safety issues and a new enterprise agreement.

ABC News

Close of business: NSW government gives rail union Friday deadline to end industrial action

Government to seek termination of enterprise agreement unless further action is ruled out before weekend

The Guardian - AU

Dominic Perrottet bets the house on a public relations war over NSW rail industrial action

The NSW government is hoping that frustrations over disruptions will turn sentiment against the rail union

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Sydney Trains Have Been Cooked All August So Here’s Why Transport Workers Are Striking

Plus we have a possible end date for the strikes.

The Guardian - AU

Why are Sydney train workers still on strike and is an end in sight?

Sydney commuters are facing more disrupted rail services as a result of an industrial dispute over new trains

ABC News

Sydney commuters battle another day of cancelled trains as union considers government deed

It's another day of cramped and delayed travel on the Sydney train network but the rail union says the government's latest commitment to make safety modifications could mark the end of the long-running industrial action.

AAP

Sydney rail crisis reaches critical point

A long-running safety dispute appears to have hit a pivotal negotiation point after the NSW government made a billion-dollar offer to the rail union.

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Newcastle Herald

Newcastle rail users become 'meat in the sandwich' of strike action

Travellers have had a mixed reaction to the rail strike that threw Newcastle's schedule out of whack on Tuesday.

ABC News

Sydney train disruptions to continue but union flags potential 'breakthrough' in negotiations

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union secretary says its battle with the NSW government could be easing but action planned for this week is "too far gone" to wind back.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle commuters to face delays, cancellations as rail workers strike

A strike is set to throw a spanner in the works for Newcastle commuters on Tuesday, as the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) pushes ahead with industrial action against the state government.

ABC News

Sydney news: NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's role in lucrative London trade role recruitment scrutinised

MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Opposition is questioning the role Premier Dominic Perrottet played in the recruitment and appointment of the state's London-based agent-general.

AAP

More strike action by NSW rail union

The NSW rail union says strike action this week and next week has created headaches for management, but should not have much affect on commuters.

AAP

More disruption for NSW train commuters

Train commuters could be affected for several hours on Wednesday when Sydney's Eastern line as well as the NSW Illawarra line will be out of action.

Newcastle Herald

More train strikes due for the Hunter as rail workers told to stop issuing fines

The strikes are part of industrial action being rolled out across NSW from August 7 to 31.

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