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Melbourne has waited decades for an airport train. But is a federal funding commitment enough to get it done?

Unlike governments interstate, Jacinta Allan was uncharacteristically subdued about Canberra’s funding review

The Guardian - AU

Flight delay compensation would stop Australian airlines from acting like a ‘mafia of the skies’, MP says

Exclusive: Independent MP Monique Ryan ramps up calls for proposed scheme after Sydney airport CEO accuses airlines of ‘slot hoarding’

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne airport rail, fast trains and road funding cuts: what the infrastructure review means for your state

Albanese government says projects in Sydney, Victoria and Queensland are among 50 being defunded, but other recommendations remain a priority

The Guardian - AU

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Infrastructure funding changes 'abandon' rural Tasmania

Tasmania has lost just one project as part of federal cuts to infrastructure plans, but says an overall funding shake-up lets down rural areas.

AAP

Federal axe falls on NSW road and rail projects

A series of major road upgrades in Sydney and regional areas are in jeopardy after a shake-up of Commonwealth infrastructure spending.

AAP

Qld government labels infrastructure cuts 'outrageous'

The Queensland government has lashed out at federal Labor after commonwealth funding for nine of the Sunshine State's infrastructure projects was axed.

AAP

'Bitter blow': Geelong to Melbourne fast-rail link axed

A long-awaited federal infrastructure review has killed off plans to build a fast-rail link from Geelong to Melbourne and 11 other Victorian projects.

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ACT wins $27m infrastructure boost amid national cuts

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

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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.

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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 Conversation

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.

AAP

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.

Newcastle Herald

Muswellbrook bypass on hold as feds weigh up infrastructure spend

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

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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 Canberra Times

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.

Newcastle Herald

Hopes fade for faster train services from Newcastle to Sydney

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

AAP

'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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