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Westconnex: a $20bn money pit or a bold plan for Sydney’s future? Experts remain divided

Drivers can now travel from the Blue Mountains to the Sydney Harbour Bridge without passing a traffic light, but at what cost?

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Transurban sees highest-ever traffic in first quarter

Transurban says 2.5 million motorists used its roads on average each day in the July to September period, up from 2.4 million in 2022/23.

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Watchdog puts a roadblock on Transurban bid for rival

The competition watchdog has put the brakes on a move by private toll operator Transurban to take a majority share in the company that operates EastLink.

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Commuters slugged with price hikes on Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane toll roads

Prices rise amid concerns from competition watchdog over Transurban’s proposed acquisition of Melbourne EastLink operator

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Watchdog concerned by Transurban EastLink road takeover

The ACCC has raised preliminary competition concerns over Transurban's proposed acquisition of Horizon Roads, the operator of Melbourne's EastLink toll road.

AAP

Sydney’s road tolling system could be split into separate zones under proposed reforms

‘The most tolled capital city in the world’ may have to pay Transurban compensation, says roads minister

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Drivers lose more than $660k to toll road scam as phishing attempts surge in Australia

Toll road scams are luring hundreds of people like Heidi every week, as an expert warns fraudulent websites are becoming increasingly sophisticated and phishing attempts are surging in the wake of major data breaches.

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No blind trust order for Victoria minister shareholders

Victoria's assistant treasurer will move his bank shares into a blind trust after admitting it was an error to retain them ahead of a contract announcement.

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Parties back on NSW campaign trail after missteps

The NSW government and Labor opposition will hope their election campaigns steady this weekend after both major parties misfired on Friday.

AAP

NSW MP Damien Tudehope resigns from ministerial roles after failing to disclose Transurban shares

NSW Finance Minister Damien Tudehope resigns from his ministerial positions after it was revealed he failed to disclose his superannuation portfolio contained shares in toll giant Transurban.

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NSW finance minister resigns, Perrottet to take on role

The NSW premier has accepted the resignation of the finance minister after it was revealed he held shares in toll road operator Transurban.

AAP

NSW Labor to cap tolls at $60 a week

Drivers will pay a maximum of $60 a week on tolls if NSW Labor win the next election, under a new election plan to majorly overhaul the state's toll system.

AAP

Sydney drivers pay record $835m in tolls in six months

Sydney drivers have paid hundreds of millions in road tolls in the space of a few months, according to an update from private toll operator Transurban.

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Transurban CEO steps down after 11 years at the wheel

As toll road operator Transurban released record earnings results, CEO Scott Charlton says he will step down from the role he has held for almost 11 years.

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New Westconnex tunnel due to open

A tunnel linking Sydney's west with the airport will open early next year and its creators say the impact on traffic and travel times will be game-changing.

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Sydney is one of the most tolled jurisdictions in the world, but using toll roads would make Sean's business 'unfeasible'

Sydney is now one of the most tolled jurisdictions in the world, costing drivers $2 billion a year — and the costs are becoming unaffordable for business owners like Sean.

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NSW minister quizzed over 'flying cars'

The NSW roads minister has clashed with Labor MPs over a plan for flying cars at a budget estimates hearing dominated by the issue of toll roads.

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Transurban FY22 revenue up 6pct to $3.4b

Transurban shares have slumped nearly four per cent after the toll road operator forecast an "underwhelming" distribution to shareholders.

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Drivers warned about toll road text scam as Aussies lose record amount

A Gold Coast woman issues a warning to drivers after $4,000 was charged to her credit card by text message scammers posing as toll road operator Linkt.

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'Scathing' toll report finds power abused

The NSW government rejects an inquiry finding it abused its executive power by withholding contract details for toll roads, a Liberal committee member says.

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As petrol prices soar, eco-driving can save money on fuel and reduce emissions, experts say

With average daily fuel prices reaching all-time highs, a few small changes to your driving style could save you money on fuel and reduce emissions.

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Calls for law reform to ease burden of unpaid fines for Melbourne's disadvantaged drivers

New data shows Melbourne drivers are racking up millions in late penalties on toll fines, with a major road operator asking for more freedom to withdraw fines.

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