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Tax time: keep an eye on your claims
The government has provided more funding to the ATO to scrutinise taxpayer claims regarding work-related expenses and property. An article on news.com.au quotes Mr Chapman, H&R Block director of tax communications, as saying if you “can’t substantiate […] Read More »
Metro plagued with problems yet again
The new Sydney Metro system has been plagued with problems again today. The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that passengers arriving at Chatswood station about 7.45am during Friday morning peak found themselves stuck on a […] Read More »
Minimum wage up, but still short of ‘living wage’.
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3% increase in the minimum wage – a move which the ACTU says is a step in the right direction, but falls short of delivering the “living wage” […] Read More »
Sydney Metro: latest mishaps
In the first week of the new Metro, we have already seen countless Sydney Metro mishaps from network delays to overcrowding. The Loco Division has long held concerns about the safety – or lack thereof […] Read More »
Existing rail system shouldn’t be forgotten in rush to shiny new train lines: SMH
It is important that the state’s existing heavy rail system is not forgotten in the rush for shiny new train lines, the Sydney Morning Herald’s transport reporter, Matt O’Sullivan, writes in today’s paper. “While the State Premier […] Read More »
Penrith Social Golf Club Christmas Golf Day
The Penrith Social Golf Club (PSGC) held its annual end of year Christmas bash and as usual it was a great day had by all. Weather was superb. Congratulations to the organisors of the day […] Read More »
Blacktown Christmas drinks/Steve and Carolyn Lukehurst farewell
The Blacktown Christmas drinks are coming up on Friday 14th of December. The event will double as a farewell for Steve and Carolyn Lukehurst who are finishing up their railway careers. The event starts at 2:00pm at […] Read More »
Moss Vale Christmas Drinks
It’s that time of the year again! Come along and have some fun at the annual Moss Vale Christmas drinks. All welcome, including partners. Where: Moss Vale Hotel (pink pub) Time: From 12pm Date: 8th […] Read More »
RTBU election: declaration of fresh ballot
The Australian Electoral Commission’s has declared the results for the fresh union election ballots conducted for the RTBU NSW Branch. Click here to see the results. Fresh ballots were conducted for the following Loco Division offices: […] Read More »
Time to Change the Rules
This is a view looking down at the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops at knock-off time, circa 1950. This was from an era when governments valued the worth of utilising a local workforce. However, the worker’s in […] Read More »
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