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Workers fear for jobs as Opal Australian mill produces last ream of white paper for foreseeable future

Opal Australian Paper's Maryvale mill, in Victoria, has halted white paper production indefinitely, as the office supplies industry predicts paper prices will soar across the country.

ABC News

Paper shortage pressures school stationery

Paper companies are scrambling to source foreign white paper after a lack of domestic timber supply dented production at Australia's only white paper mill.

AAP

Opal is no gem of a measure for Newcastle public transport patronage

Perhaps Transport NSW needs to install infrared counters on the doors of trains and buses.

Newcastle Herald

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Sorry, Premier, but the apology over Nazi uniform just doesn't cut it

Yes, we all do silly things when we are young, but in this case I think it is important to consider the context.

Newcastle Herald

Court not 'adviser' in Sydney Trains spat

A judge won't be "a mere adviser" in an industrial spat between the rail union and Sydney Trains given that Opal card readers won't be turned off this week.

AAP

Energetic OAPs take part in special sports day

The event was run for local old folk by the Cyrenians and Xcite

Daily Record

Rail union halts plan to turn off Opal card readers after NSW government court action

Rail union secretary Alex Claassens says the NSW government's court action to stop a planned switch-off of card readers amounts to a "vicious" attack on workers.

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YIKES: The NSW Government’s Set To Take The Rail Union To Court Over Its Opal Machine Plan

The NSW Government looks set to take the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) to Federal Court over its plan to shut down Opal readers.

Pedestrian.tv

NSW government to seek damages from rail union over plan to turn off Opal gates

Minister David Elliott claims the NSW government will seek to recoup the millions of dollars it's set to potentially lose in the latest round of industrial action.

ABC News

Federal court fight for Opal shut down

The NSW government is suing the rail union after its vow to turn off Opal card readers at train stations, in the next phase of a protracted industrial dispute.

AAP

Syd Folks Could Cop Free Train Rides ‘Cos The Rail Union’s Voted To Turn Off Opal Readers

Is anyone else getting déjà vu?

Pedestrian.tv

Rail union votes to disable Opal readers

NSW commuters will be prevented from paying for trips when the Rail, Tram and Bus Union disables Opal readers, as its dispute with the government continues.

AAP

Rail union plans to switch off Opal card readers as part of industrial dispute

Commuters could soon ride NSW transport for free after the rail union revives its plan to switch off Opal card readers despite the state government branding the move "illegal".

ABC News

Lauren Jackson delivers one last time in her Australian Opals farewell at FIBA World Cup

Lauren Jackson gave fans a final reminder of her greatness as she helped the Opals secure the bronze medal at the FIBA Women's World Cup in Sydney, writes Hayley Wilde.

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Opals' win over Japan another sign of recovery from disappointing Tokyo Olympics

The Opals overcome a difficult match-up against Japan to top Group B at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as the Australians continue to move on from the disappointment of last year's Olympics.

ABC News

Opals kick their FIBA Women's World Cup campaign into high gear with vital comeback win over Canada

Even without the injured Bec Allen the Opals prove a point against Canada — and now who knows how far they can go at the FIBA Women's World Cup, writes Hayley Wildes.

ABC News

Australia gets back on track at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as strong defence sets up a key win over Serbia

The Opals rebound against Serbia after a mixed start to the FIBA Women's World Cup — the Aussies answer coach Sandy Brondello's call for defence to be their calling card, writes Hayley Wildes.

ABC News

Lauren Jackson helps Opals recover against Mali in women's basketball World Cup

It was a slow start for the Opals against Mali and things were looking grim early in the match - but some Lauren Jackson brilliance got the Aussies back on track.

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Opals' loss to France in basketball World Cup caused by poor shooting and high pressure

Facing strong opponents, the Opals have had a tough start to the World Cup, but if they want to go deep in this tournament, they have one major problem to fix, writes Hayley Wildes.

ABC News

Opal Cayla George excited for her baby's arrival via 'Island adoption' after Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney

While a Women's Basketball World Cup medal would be nice, Opals veteran Cayla George has an even bigger prize waiting for her at the end of the tournament in Sydney — a baby girl.

ABC News

Former Opal Tully Bevilaqua is taking basketball to new heights in New Zealand

Former Opal and WNBA star Tully Bevilaqua wants to help build something from the ground up in New Zealand's new-look Women's National Basketball League.

ABC News

How Ezi Magbegor could be the difference for the Opals at the FIBA Women's World Cup

After a stunning season in the WNBA, Ezi Magbegor has emerged as a true force on the world basketball stage, so could she be the shining star of the Opals' World Cup campaign?

ABC News

How Tess Madgen fell back in love with basketball and became Opals captain for the FIBA Women's World Cup in Sydney

An ACL injury in 2018 was transformative in taking Tess Madgen from a fringe Opals player, to now captaining her country at a home World Cup in Sydney starting this week.

ABC News

Rail union backs down, cancels plan to switch off Opal card machines across Sydney network

The rail union cancels its plans to switch off Opal card readers from next Wednesday after the NSW government's legal bid to declare the action as "unprotected".

Pedestrian.tv

Holy Shit: Opal Machines Across NSW Will Be Turned Off Completely From Next Week

Catch me riding the train 24/7 just for kicks.

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