Tim Parker has taken the reins of a project that has crushed the dreams of so many over the decades. But he insists it can become a realit
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Senate report into PwC scandal released, ASX lower in afternoon trade
A Senate committee is calling on PwC to disclose the “names and positions” of those involved in the embattled consultancy firm’s controversial tax leaks scandal. […]
Families of Covid victims outraged over Daniel Andrews King’s Birthday honour
Families of Covid victims have voiced disgust at ex-Premier Daniel Andrews becoming one of six people to receive the highest King’s Birthday honour – in part for his service to public health.
Housing Australia spends $30m in Consultants
After two years, the Federal Labor Government is yet to build even one home through its troubled Housing Australia Future Fund.
Canberra’s first battery-powered light-rail vehicle has left the station
The first of Canberra’s five new battery-electric light-rail vehicles (LRVs) will have clocked up more than 18,000 km before it takes its first passengers.
Anthony Albanese’s promise for a better Australia turning sour
Two years ago this week, newly minted PM Anthony Albanese stood before an adoring crowd promising a better Australia. Today, we face a cost-of-living crisis, soaring antisemitism, a youth-crime epidemic and a housing emergency.
Our fast rail link to Sydney is on a slow train to nowhere
I recently awoke at Central Station in Sydney after a soporifically-induced sleep on the train from Canberra. It took a comfortable four-and-a-half hours, as did […]
ACT pitched $20m study to speed up Canberra-Sydney train services
The ACT wants the NSW and federal governments to commit funding to finding ways to improve rail travel times between Sydney and Canberra.
Funding for High Speed Rail Authority ends early in forward estimates
Despite commissioning a study and the development of a business case for a first stage High Speed Rail link between Sydney and Newcastle, the Federal […]
PM sinks boot into Melbourne Airport rail stalemate
The Prime Minister has called on Melbourne Airport owners to get on with a major infrastructure project to make it easier for passengers.