NSW slams brakes on high-speed rail plans after spending $100m on studies Exclusive: Perrottet government backs away from building Sydney-Newcastle fast rail link by itself The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023
Inland Rail $14.5 billion project ‘way over budget and way behind schedule’ One of Australia's biggest infrastructure projects is "way over budget and way behind schedule", Transport Minister Catherine King says. The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023
Sydney to Newcastle first for high-speed rail: federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said she expected a new business case would back Sydney to Newcastle, dampening hopes of fast improvements to the Canberra line. Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2023
Inland Rail $14.5b project 'way over budget', schedule One of Australia's biggest transport projects is over budget, behind schedule and has been treated like a "vanity project", the federal minister has warned. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
Government says opposition leader’s Aukus comments ‘irresponsible’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023
Help steer Australia's high speed rail project The federal government is seeking board members to guide the development of the nation's high speed rail network. Newcastle Herald · Feb 23, 2023
Australia’s high-speed rail should be rolled out in small stages with Sydney to Canberra first, experts say Exclusive: Progressive upgrades of existing sections will pave the way for a proper link between major cities, lobby group says The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023
Pilots survive Boeing 737 water bomber crash while fighting bushfire in Western Australia Investigators to examine wreckage and interview two pilots who were responding to a bushfire in the Fitzgerald River national park The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023
‘This is a bit weird’: Passengers oblivious as Qantas engine shut down A Qantas flight landed safely in Sydney after making a mayday call when one of its engines failed mid-flight. The New Daily · Jan 18, 2023
Investigation after Qantas plane mayday Engineers are set to investigate an engine failure on a Qantas plane after the pilot issued a mayday alert before landing safely at Sydney airport. AAP · Jan 18, 2023
Australia to make electric buses go round More electric buses could be made in Australia after one state announced plans to seek feedback into manufacturing more vehicles. AAP · Jan 18, 2023
Budget Australian airline Bonza certified to fly amid push to reduce cost of domestic travel Civil Aviation Safety Authority issues air operator’s certificate to long-delayed budget carrier The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023
Government to overhaul major projects body Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent adviser on major projects, is set for a revamp after a review called for changes. AAP · Dec 7, 2022
City development set for national overhaul Cities, suburbs and regions could be developed with a more nationally-consistent flavour, with the federal government to roll out a major policy overhaul. AAP · Dec 6, 2022
AAP · Nov 24, 2022 Net zero expert to drive down emissions A net zero unit will embed climate change into federal decisions on infrastructure and transport to help Australia withstand extreme weather and cut pollution.
The New Daily · Nov 23, 2022 Alan Joyce goes to ground on workplace lobbying as Qantas profits take off Alan Joyce has declined to comment on reports he would meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to lobby against workplace reforms aimed at increasing wages.
AAP · Nov 18, 2022 Australia to push for cleaner fuel rules New rules about fuel quality in Australia could ban the sale of some vehicles but see a new generation of green cars hit local roads.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2022 Independents join backlash against federal budget cuts to regional and infrastructure programs Helen Haines and Zoe Daniel call for freed up funds to be reinvested as Sophie Scamps criticises $75m cut from Wakehurst Parkway upgrade
AAP · Oct 26, 2022 Regional communities 'neglected' in budget The government has been accused of neglecting funding for regional Australia in the federal budget, but the minister in charge insists it is a focus.
AAP · Oct 25, 2022 Budget 'improves liveability' in regions The Albanese government says it is committed to regional Australia's future, funding health, skills and connectivity, while delaying dam projects.
The Conversation · Oct 24, 2022 Budget deficit this financial year to be $36.9 billion Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said the budget bottom line will be more than $40 billion better over the four-year forward estimates in total than previously forecast.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 24, 2022 Public servants know 'three-fifths of bugger all': Littleproud The Labor government will scrap a key Coalition funding program, replacing it with two new grants programs.
AAP · Oct 24, 2022 Budget tips $1b into regional grant revamp Two new regional grants programs will be introduced by the Albanese government in the upcoming budget, to improve transparency of decision making.
AAP · Oct 22, 2022 Regional Australia a budget battleground The Labor government has rejected The Nationals' claim it will "rip the guts" out of the regions in its first budget.
ABC News · Oct 19, 2022 Outback Way and Tanami Desert road upgrades to be funded in WA The federal government has rejected claims it plans to cut $678 million from a key infrastructure project that would connect outback Western Australia to country Queensland.