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Light rail not the answer for Newcastle
Tram and Bus Division Secretary, Chris Preston, has called for the scrapping of light rail in Newcastle and the introduction […] Read More »
New bus routes a pain for the elderly
With the massive upheaval that has seen George Street closed to traffic, and 330 buses barred from entering the CBD, […] Read More »
Taking the public out of public transport, says Newcastle Herald
The Newcastle Herald has today said what Transport Minister Andrew Constance refuses to say – that the NSW Government is […] Read More »
Newcastle bus privatisation threatens 300 jobs
On the day that the heavy rail line started being torn up, Minister for Transport Andrew Constance also announced the […] Read More »
Newcastle transport sell-off a real risk to community
The NSW Government’s moves to sell off the Newcastle bus network is will cost local commuters dearly, workers said today. […] Read More »
Union concern as passengers take risks to tap off their Opals.
More than 16,000 passengers each day forget to tap off their Opal cards when they get off public transport, adding […] Read More »
Bus services shuffled in Sydney CBD, reports Herald
As the realities of light rail construction continue to sink in, the Sydney Morning Herald have today reported on the […] Read More »
Know Your Rights – Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation
This month Brett Peters explains your rights in relation to Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation. Read More »
Meet your local delegate – Mina Choi
Mina Choi is the newly elected delegate for Pyrmont. “I wanted to have a go at making a difference in the workplace. I’ve been working on the light rail for 13 years now..” Read More »
15 minute wait to turn at nightmare CBD intersection
Members who regularly drive on Bridge, Loftus, Gresham and Park Street near Circular Quay in Sydney’s CBD already know: this area is likely to be a major congestion hot spot once George Street finally closes. Read More »