The Latest Breaking News from Angus McFarland

NSW Labor toughens pokies stance as Sydney inner west mayor points to ‘unstoppable’ momentum for reform

State Labor conference passes motion committing to higher taxes on some clubs and moratorium on licenses for new machines

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5

Disability staff lose big on Christmas workday: union

Providers are underpaying disability workers by misclassifying them as home care staff while pocketing the difference, their union tells the industrial umpire.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

'This is not going to be easy' workers told at Newcastle rally

Disability and community services sector told to expect a fight

Newcastle Herald · Nov 4, 2024

Students face poverty from course they 'do for love'

Students, academics, and union representatives are calling on the government to adopt new models to replace unpaid placements for social work students.

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

'Grinch ruining Christmas': workers face 5.7% pay cut

The organisation says funding isn't enough to cover costs.

The Canberra Times · Dec 14, 2023

Services Union to protest ACT Labor conference over entitlements gap

The union wants the ACT government to offer more funding for the community sector.

The Canberra Times · Jul 21, 2023

Disability workers 'desperate' for better pay and training, peak body says

'Driving workers away from an industry thats failing people with disabilities.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 27, 2023