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. AAP · Apr 2, 2024
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 · Mar 26, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024
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. AAP · Mar 26, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2024
Airlines cancelling flights at Sydney airport could lose takeoff and landing slots in crackdown Federal government moves to force carriers to give reasons for cancellations amid accusations some done strategically in ‘slot hoarding’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024
Airport reforms to target cancellations and competition Australia's busiest airport is set for reforms to boost competition and give travellers a better chance of reaching their destination as scheduled. AAP · Feb 21, 2024
Labor’s fuel efficiency standards mean all new cars could be EVs by 2035, industry group says Experts say Albanese government plan should provide a greater choice of electric cars but Coalition calls savings claims a ‘lie’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2024
'Everyone deserves to arrive home': plan for safer rail Better technology and education are part of a new national strategy to eliminate deaths and injury at Australia's 22,000 level crossings. AAP · Feb 2, 2024
Big questions need answering on road to high-speed rail The High Speed Rail Authority has a gargantuan task ahead. Newcastle Herald · Jan 31, 2024
Australia splashes $78m on high-speed rail case Australia has set aside tens of millions of dollars towards a business case for a proposed high-speed rail line connecting major cities and regional centres. AAP · Jan 30, 2024
Government forks out $78m on high-speed rail business case with route, cost The business case is due by the end of the year. Newcastle Herald · Jan 29, 2024
Australia to spend $80m on business case for Sydney-Newcastle high speed rail The announcement of a business case budget is the latest development in the Albanese government’s slow moving high speed rail project The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2024
Government says full speed ahead for high-speed rail no matter the cost The government says speeding up existing services is poor value. Newcastle Herald · Jan 17, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Jan 16, 2024 Albanese government fast-tracks business case for Newcastle bullet train Fast rail will come with an eye-watering price tag.
AAP · Jan 14, 2024 Pre-Games transport options being stalled by train deal Public transport options to and from Brisbane Airport will be prioritised as the government continues to navigate an aging, monopolised train contract.
Newcastle Herald · Jan 10, 2024 Sydney Metro executive to lead high-speed rail plan for Newcastle The federal government has taken the next step towards fast rail.
AAP · Jan 10, 2024 Efficient cars can cut hundreds from popular road trips Picking a fuel-efficient car for your next domestic holiday could save you hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicles will save the most, research shows.
AAP · Jan 4, 2024 PM must answer for Qantas boss meeting: opposition Opposition leader Peter Dutton says the prime minister must be transparent about his meeting with former Qantas chief Alan Joyce.
The Canberra Times · Dec 29, 2023 Barr banks on 50-50 light rail federal funding split all the way to Woden Chief Minister says he doesn't want to pay entire bill for coming stage.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 21, 2023 38% of flights to Newcastle from Brisbane and Melbourne not on-time Newcastle data included routes to and from Brisbane and Melbourne.
AAP · Dec 21, 2023 Australia on the road to ban on high-polluting vehicles New vehicles will have to create less pollution to be sold in Australia under new rules to come into effect in 2025.
AAP · Dec 21, 2023 Airlines cop heavy flak as number of late flights soars One-third of all domestic flights were not on time during November, earning airlines stinging rebukes from political leaders.
AAP · Dec 19, 2023 Turkish airline lands flight deal in wake of Qatar snub Turkish Airlines has been granted an expansion of services into Australia in a federal government decision following its rejection of a similar Qatari bid.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2023 Myefo 2023: what’s in Labor’s end-of-year budget outlook and what does it mean for you? Slashing infrastructure projects and limiting spending while raising tax receipts are some of the ways the federal government hopes to curb inflation