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ACT wins $27m infrastructure boost amid national cuts

However, one Canberra project has been cut from the list.

The Canberra Times

Federal government to slash 50 infrastructure projects due to cost blowouts

Minister Catherine King releases independent review while suggesting Coalition engaged in ‘economic vandalism’ by announcing projects it couldn’t deliver

The Guardian - AU

Singtel rejects Optus claims it caused network outage; gillnet fishing banned in Great Barrier Reef – as it happened

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'Minister for Higher Airfares' slowing airline recovery

Flight Centre says air travel competition and prices continue to improve but the market's recovery has been impeded by the federal government.

AAP

‘We deserve our fair share’: state Labor leaders clash with federal government over infrastructure plan

Albanese government move to make states pay at least 50% of new infrastructure project bills receives pushback from premiers

The Guardian - AU

Feds want states to pay their way under road funding shake-up

The Hunter's four biggest projects wouldn't meet the new criteria.

Newcastle Herald

'Not happy': states to pay more for infrastructure

States will be required to go 50-50 with the federal government on infrastructure projects, angering premiers who believe the changes are unfair.

AAP

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I once sang Love Is in the Air to Labor’s Stephen Conroy – here’s what it taught me about Canberra lobbying

There is nothing wrong with lobbyists trying to influence the government. But we should know why they’re at Parliament House and who invited them

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: When Labor states don't dance to the Albanese government's tune

It’s helpful for the Albanese government to have all mainland states in Labor hands – but only up to a point.

The Conversation

Maritime revitalisation needed for shipping and defence

Australia's shipping and maritime industries require a complete revitalisation to meet the nation's needs as the government prepares to implement a new fleet.

AAP

Muswellbrook bypass on hold as feds weigh up infrastructure spend

Transport officials have told budget estimates they can't proceed.

Newcastle Herald

Scrap stage-three tax cuts to fight inflation rather than cut infrastructure funding, Queensland says

Deputy premier Steven Miles says it’s ‘too late’ to cancel projects and any effect on demand is likely to be years away

The Guardian - AU

Hopes fade for faster train services from Newcastle to Sydney

The NSW government has quit fast rail and the feds are silent.

Newcastle Herald

ACT confident of funding as federal projects face the axe

The ACT is confident it will not miss out despite the federal infrastructure spend review.

The Canberra Times

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'Unbearable loss': community's grief after pub crash

Police expect to soon interview the driver of a car that killed five people when it ploughed through a pub beer garden in regional Victoria.

The Guardian - AU

Infrastructure projects face axe amid $33bn in cost blowouts, Catherine King says

Investment pipeline ‘has been left in an absolute mess’, minister says as spending boom fuels inflation

AAP

Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures

An independent review of the federal government's infrastructure program has found $33 billion in cost pressures to the economy.

The Guardian - AU

Labor accused of ‘dragging feet’ on reinstating program that monitors airlines for potential price-gouging

Opposition says there’s ‘no excuse’ for further delays on the government reviving the ACCC flight monitoring regime

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Morning Mail: Australians reportedly escape Gaza, Abbott’s ‘climate cult’ rant, minister’s Qantas meetings

The former prime minister has lashed out at ‘implausible’ climate theory, and we reveal talks between Catherine King and ex-airline boss Alan Joyce

The Guardian - AU

Wiggles ‘deeply disappointed’ over use of Hot Potato to deter homeless people – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Catherine King and former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce met at least twice in recent months

Exclusive: documents show transport minister met former airline chief at Parliament House two months before she ruled against Qatar Airways request

The Guardian - AU

Albanese’s high speed rail agency on a slow track, saying it’s busy with ‘strategic plan’

Interim rail chief reveals during budget estimates that planning for Sydney-Newcastle line hasn’t started as MPs compare situation to episode of Utopia

AAP

Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race

Greenpeace has issued a report card for the world's top 15 traditional car makers and some of Australia's most popular brands scored low marks.

AAP

'Real world' car-testing to probe fuel economy promises

A $14 million national testing program will assess the emissions and fuel consumption of up to 200 popular cars, vans and utes.

The Canberra Times

Review will 'absolutely confirm' AIS should stay in Canberra: Barr

ACT Chief Minister confident institute will stay in capital.

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