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MP rejects bullying claims
A NSW state Labor MP accused of bullying says she "completely rejects the assertions" in claims raised just days after similar allegations were levelled at a colleague.
The anonymous allegations against the Bankstown MP Tania Mihailuk were raised in the media just days after Walt Secord announced he was leaving politics after accusations of bullying.
Ms Mihailuk issued a brief statement denying the claims, saying it did not surprise her they had "suddenly" been raised on the eve of her pre-selection despite never being brought to her attention.
Labor leader Chris Minns insists any allegations should be dealt with through the party's or parliament's independent complaints process.
But he backed his MP and said she had shown traits often needed in politics.
"I would say about Ms Mihailuk that she's very tough, she was the female mayor of Bankstown in her 20s," Mr Minns said.
"You don't get to that position unless you're tough. She often takes contrary views to many of her colleagues, she's the kind of person who will come up and tell you when you're wrong."
Heavy snow falls on Blue Mountains
An icy cold front is continuing to sweep across New South Wales, with temperatures plummeting and snow falling in some parts.
Heavy snow fell overnight in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.
Due to the conditions, the Great Western Highway is closed between Katoomba and Mount Victoria, while Bells Line of Road is also closed between Bell and Lithgow.
There is no indication when the roads will reopen.
Trains on the Blue Mountains Line are delayed due to heavy snow and ice on the tracks.
Union and government to meet over trains
It's back to the negotiating table today for the government and rail unions, though it may be too late to prevent tomorrow's planned train strike from going ahead.
Sydney commuters faced more disruptions during yesterday's train strike, with delays, cancellations, and a reduced timetable again frustrating passengers.
Another more widespread strike is planned for Thursday as part of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union's campaign.
Emerging from a stop-work meeting at Blacktown on Tuesday afternoon, union secretary Alex Claassens said while progress had been made in reaching a deal in the industrial dispute, Thursday's strike would still take place.
"No, look I think Thursday is too far gone," he said.
"There will be a whole bunch of stuff that's going to be done. There is an enterprise agreement process that's going to go on and we're going to spend all day at the bargaining table on Wednesday.
"So even if magically everybody agrees to the deed overnight, it's still going to go through a process."
Public servant stands aside
The senior public servant who oversaw former deputy premier John Barilaro's appointment to a plum New York trade job has stood aside as chief executive of Investment NSW.
But Amy Brown will retain the higher role of Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade.
An independent review of Mr Barilaro's appointment criticised Ms Brown's actions in the recruitment process.
Shadow Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said Ms Brown should not have to take the fall in the controversy over the actions of senior Labor figures such as Mr Barilaro and former frontbencher Stuart Ayres.
"Mr Perrottet should not allow Ms Brown to be positioned as a scapegoat here, especially because the actions of the bureaucrat pale in comparison to the conduct of ministers in creating this scandal," Mr Mookhey said.
Swim to safety after boat capsizes
A boatie has been forced to swim to a runway at Sydney Airport after a boat they were on capsized in Port Botany yesterday.
Paramedics treated two people who were on a catamaran when it capsized in bad weather about 1:45pm.
A male patient was treated for a wrist injury and hypothermia, while a female was assessed by paramedics, but was not injured. Both were taken to St George Hospital.
NSW Ambulance Inspector Sally Groves said the male swam ashore at the airport and the female made her way to Kurnell, on the other side of the bay.
"It's a relief that both patients were able to swim to safety," she said.
"It doesn't take long for hypothermia to set in, especially as the temperatures dropped quite quickly this afternoon.
"It's incredibly important for anyone heading out on the water to monitor changing weather conditions.
"In this instance, the people on board were well equipped with the appropriate safety gear, including life jackets."
