Ferry strike will disrupt Riverfire transport on Brisbane's biggest night

Brisbane ferries will stop running from 4am Saturday to 4am Sunday. This will disrupt transport home from the Riverfire festival during a pay and safety dispute.

Why it mattersFestival-goers will face delays getting home. The action highlights disputes over worker safety on public transport.

AustraliaBrisbane residents attending Riverfire on Saturday must use buses instead of ferries; the dispute affects Queensland's largest city event and raises safety concerns for transport workers.

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