For the same price as just the first stage of the loop,Victoria could have had a dedicated airport rail line and fast train services to Geelong.
The Minns government must completely overhaul the road tolling system so it’s fairer to motorists and delivers better value for taxpayers.
Daniel Andrews’ announcement sparked outrage from many,but for people like me,cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games has delivered a sense of relief and shows the grown-ups are in charge.
If trucks are continually rumbling down your street,you’re at greater risk of illness. Even low levels of pollution can damage your health,but long-term exposure increases your risks.
Cutting fuel taxes was never the solution to our cost-of-living crisis and has probably done more harm than good.
Electric trucks are much cheaper to run,but they cost more to buy. For an articulated truck,the difference can be as much as $200,000. But per kilometre,electricity costs far less than diesel.
Concerns about poor connections between the flagship project and existing Metro stations is simply the latest in a litany of problems.
Now more than ever,the NSW government needs to dampen demand for driving in the city. And there’s a reliable way to do that.
Yet again,the government is committing to spending big bucks before establishing whether these are good projects and now is the right time to build them.
The states that do better are Queensland and NSW – which just happen to be the states where federal elections are usually won and lost.