Jim McIlroy

Barilaro’s trade office saga and NSW Corruption Inc

Former NSW deputy premier and Nationals leader John Barilaro being appointed to a plum state trade office job in New York over the top of another appointee shows NSW Corruption Inc still rules. Jim McIlroy reports.

Unionists call on Labor to accelerate dumping the ABCC

Unionists say the anti-union Australian Building and Construction Commission should be abolished immediately. Jim McIlroy reports. 

Protesters tell Santos to abandon the Narrabri gas project

Protesters rallied outside a Santos office, calling on it to abandon its Narrabri Gas Project in the Pilliga State Forest in north-west NSW. Jim McIlroy reports.

Maritime union slams Svitzer pay cut move against tugboat heroes

Maritime workers, who recently made a daring rescue of 21 seafarers in wild seas off Australia's east coast, are fighting to maintain their pay and conditions against Svitzer Tugs attempts to cut them. Jim McIlroy reports.

Human rights activist charged, then acquitted, for telling the truth about colonial massacre

Human rights activist Stephen Langford has finally been acquitted of “malicious damage” for pasting of the words of Governor Lachlan Macquarie on his statue in Hyde Park. Jim McIlroy reports.

NSW rail union continues its campaign for safe trains

The New South Wales Rail, Tram and Bus Union is continuing to take industrial action over concerns regarding passenger safety and members' jobs, Jim McIlroy writes.

Uber strikes major deal with Transport Workers Union

A new agreement between the Transport Workers Union and Uber means food delivery and rideshare drivers will have safer, fairer working conditions and dispute procedures. Jim McIlroy reports.

20,000 teachers strike for better pay, conditions

More than 20,000 teachers marched to New South Wales Parliament to demand a pay rise and better teaching conditions. Jim McIlroy reports.

Sydney Metro rail plans criticised at community forum

There is strong evidence that property developers had significant involvement in the lobby group pushing for the Metro plan. Andrew Chuter and Jim McIlroy report.

Protesters tell PM: ‘Get on the phone to free Julian Assange’

Activists called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to “get on the phone” to the United States and British leaders to free Julian Assange. Jim McIlroy reports.

NSW budget hits workers, women, public housing and environment

The NSW Coalition budget on June 21 locks in a wage cut for public sector workers, brings in a new land tax and further entrenches the privatisation of transport, reports Jim McIlroy.

NSW and Catholic school teachers call historic joint strike

New South Wales public and Catholic school teachers will stage a historic joint 24–hour strike on June 30 over pay, staff shortages and a mounting workload. Jim McIlroy reports.