Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks may be canceled due to potential rail strike disruptions.

Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks may be canceled due to a potential rail strike. The NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb, warns that disruptions could prevent 250,000 visitors from leaving the city safely. The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union demands four annual 8% wage increases, which the government deems unaffordable. The state plans to argue at a Fair Work Commission hearing on Christmas Eve that the strike poses a safety risk. The union insists trains will still run but with delays.

December 20, 2024
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