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Farm waste may help power Australia's biofuel future

Tax breaks and emission targets will be considered as part of a consultation into Australia's emerging biofuel industry that could power air and road travel.

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Australia’s SUV obsession could wipe out emissions gains from EV sales and efficiency standards

Government roadmap says Australians ‘increasingly prefer heavy passenger vehicles’, potentially ‘cancelling out’ savings from more electric vehicles

The Guardian - AU

Fuel efficiency standards secured in Labor-Greens deal

A political deal on offshore gas projects has paved the way for new vehicle standards, with cars and utes sold from 2025 to have stricter conditions attached.

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Funding boost for rail line before Brisbane 2032

The federal government will add an extra $1.15 billion to a Sunshine Coast rail line, ensuring it will be ready ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

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Feds chip in $50m for Woden light rail design work

But questions remain about the cost and route of the extension.

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On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost

This year's federal budget will include the biggest cash injection in active transport options in more than a decade.

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Federal budget to include new funding for stage 2B of light rail

Government also questioned on future of Canberra stadium.

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Budget billions to flow for neglected Sydney roads

The federal government has pledged $1.9 billion for road works in Sydney's west after fears the area would lose out due to a infrastructure spending shake-up.

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People want decency from business, not political stunts

Corporations aligning with political causes could do better paying workers, suppliers and taxes fairly while investing in local communities, a survey says.

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Hopes lives will be saved as secret crash data revealed

Lives will be saved when secret data on road crashes is shared between states and territories, according to the national motoring body.

AAP

That elusive Australian panther's been everywhere, man

Is it a panther from World War II? A jaguar escaped from the circus? Or something even worse?

Newcastle Herald

Bonza administrators in global talks on grounded budget carrier that helped ‘push down air fares’

Transport minister Catherine King says it is unlikely the airline will be saved, while insiders think repossessed planes will be returned to the US

The Guardian - AU

Bonza customers out of pocket and out of patience over holiday chaos

Administrators are working out whether Bonza can survive.

Newcastle Herald

Bonza enters voluntary administration after abruptly cancelling all flights across Australia

Passengers were earlier left stranded as discussions took place on ‘viability of business’

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Bonza calls in administrators as passengers hit hotline

Budget airline Bonza has entered voluntary administration after flights were suspended and the Australian government created a hotline for customers.

The Guardian - AU

Australian women alleging ‘unlawful’ treatment at Doha airport launch appeal

Five women who say they were forced to undergo invasive examinations seek to overturn judgment finding they could not directly sue Qatar Airways

The Guardian - AU

Qatar Airways avoids lawsuit over treatment of Australian women at Doha airport

Federal court dismisses case against airline but judge says five women can refile claims for damages against subsidiary Matar

Newcastle Herald

Work finally starts to repair crucial road link, after council botched build

Coulson's Creek Road has been closed for three years.

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Mediator picked to resolve Melbourne Airport rail spat

A mediator has been appointed to resolve a long-running stalemate between the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a rail link's final stop.

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A big week for climate policy in Australia: what happened and what to make of it

While Toyota falls in line on vehicle emission standards, questions are raised about ‘solar sunshot’ and carbon offsets

AAP

Calls to complete Inland Rail to Queensland

The Queensland Government remains resolute that the 1700km Inland Rail project must reach Brisbane amid delays in approvals and funding.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government manages to unite automotive industry on fuel standards – almost

Although forced to water down its original settings, the revised model will help Australia reach its decarbonisation targets

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor unveils fuel efficiency standard; Crown keeps Melbourne casino licence; and Diddy’s properties raided

Changes to the bill ease the rules for a raft of Australia’s most popular SUVs

AAP

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.

The Guardian - AU

Minister admits likely shortfall in funding for Labor’s regional decarbonising program

Exclusive: Catherine King describes $400m budget for decarbonising program as ‘modest’ and says it will require ‘additional funding in future’ to meet aims

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