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Full steam ahead: billions more locked in for rail line

The federal taxpayer's stake in Victoria's massive Suburban Rail Loop public transport project has ballooned to $6 billion, as regional rail gets the axe.

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Super shake-up wins support as budget savings spruiked

Changes to the superannuation performance test will unlock more investment opportunities, the sector says, but concerns are raised over the scheme's integrity.

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Almost $4bn more for Victoria’s contentious Suburban Rail Loop to be included in federal budget

Additional funding for the costly 90km public transport project promised before state’s November election

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Victorian government urged to prepare ‘exit strategy’ for Suburban Rail Loop as report finds benefits ‘overstated’

Infrastructure Australia criticises project’s business case and backs concerns over cost blowouts

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Unis could be hit up for cash to fund costly rail loop

Premier Jacinta Allan has signalled universities set to reap benefits from a $34.5 billion rail line may be asked to come to the party with funding.

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Hidden cost risks for controversial rail loop laid bare

The Victorian government has been accused of a cover-up after a secret document laid out a raft of risks to delivering the controversial Suburban Rail Loop.

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'No stopping' rail loop as state strikes $1.7b deal

A $1.7 billion deal has been struck to tunnel 10 kilometres of Melbourne's controversial Suburban Rail Loop, raising the ire of the state opposition.

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Suburban Rail Loop not value for money: report

An analysis has revealed for every $1 spent on the Suburban Rail Loop, Victorians would have social benefits of between just 60 and 70 cents.

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Suburban Rail Loop cash gap may threaten credit rating

Global agency S&P has warned Victoria's credit rating could dive further if the state is forced to foot the rest of the bill for the Suburban Rail Loop.

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Pay bump for rail loop execs as ambos, cops wait

The Victorian government is defending topping up the salaries of Suburban Rail Loop big wigs amid long-running pay disputes with paramedics and police.

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Labor won’t outline cost of Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop as opposition cites independent estimates

Coalition cites growing estimated costs, while minister cannot say how much the project will slug taxpayers

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Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge

A federal audit will examine Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $2.2 billion election commitment toward the Victorian government's Suburban Rail Loop project.

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Victoria signs $3.6 billion Suburban Rail Loop contract

The Victorian government has inked its first major works contract for the Suburban Rail Loop amid unanswered questions about the project's funding and costs.

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Suburban Rail Loop conceived under veil of secrecy

A damning report has unveiled the secrecy behind how Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop was conceived, revealing public servants were sidelined for consultants.

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‘Creeping politicisation’ in Victoria’s public service needs ‘urgent attention’, ombudsman warns

Ministerial staffers frequently hired in government departments and independent advice ignored, says report which takes aim at Suburban Rail Loop

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Former deputy premier appointed to top rail loop role

James Merlino will head up the authority behind the contentious Suburban Rail Loop as a probe into the politicisation of the public sector persists.

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Fed funds for rail loop, East West dead

The federal government will include $2.2 billion for early works on Victoria's controversial Suburban Rail Loop project in the budget.

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Trains or parks: Victorian election battle looms over Suburban Rail Loop

South-east Melbourne residents say growing population needs better public transport, but not at the expense of green space

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The cost of Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop could outweigh its benefit according to new analysis

Victoria's Parliamentary Budget Office says the cost of the state's Suburban Rail Loop would outweigh its benefit to the community.

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Watchdog casts Vic rail line value doubt

A Victorian watchdog has calculated the cost-benefit ratio for the Suburban Rail Loop's first two parts at between 0.6 and 0.7, lower than previous estimates.

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Daniel Andrews won’t confirm $125bn cost estimate for Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop

Parliamentary Budget Office analysis estimates a $125bn cost for first two stages of the project

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Independent analysis puts the cost of building and running Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop at $200 billion

Victoria's Parliamentary Budget Office says the first two stages of the Suburban Rail Loop will cost $200 billion to build and operate by 2084-85. The government put total construction costs for the project at $50 billion.

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Victorian opposition says it will shelve the Suburban Rail Loop and invest in health if elected

The Victorian opposition says it will shelve one of Victoria's long-term rail projects and instead use the money to build and upgrade hospitals if it wins the November state election.

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What to know about Anthony Albanese’s $2.2bn pledge for Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop

The federal Labor leader makes funding promise almost four years after project was announced

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