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$206,000 a year to hold up a stop sign?

gobstopper
May 17, 2024
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Labor’s militant CFMEU union has taken control of most Big Build projects, amid fresh reports of rorts & coercion.

Two-thirds of new road and rail money flows to Labor seats

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 17, 2024
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Overall, NSW got $2.5 billion for 23 new road and rail projects with $1.85 billion allocated to Labor seats. About $340 million was given to Coalition seats and $215 million for projects that run over multiple, mixed electorates.

Academics call for future stages of rail line to remain firmly on agenda

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 17, 2024
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Federal government funding for a high-speed rail line has been welcomed by the University of the Sunshine Coast, but academics say more needs to be […]

With rail loop cash hole, state woos federal assessor

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 17, 2024
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Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas is not sweating over a $20 billion funding hole to build Melbourne’s biggest infrastructure project.

Industry applauds 2024 budget’s aviation sustainability funding

Guest authors
May 16, 2024
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The Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF), Airbus, and zero-emissions aircraft firm AMSL Aero have all backed the sustainability funding, which aims to promote domestic production of SAF and other green fuels like renewable hydrogen.

Pacific Airshow Gold Coast reveals initial 2024 line-up

Guest authors
May 16, 2024
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The event, running from 16 to 18 August, will include displays from the RAAF’s 100 Heritage Squadron, United States Marine Corps MV-22s, Matt Hall and Emma McDonald, Gold Coast Skydive, Air Force Roulettes, Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter, and the …

Bonza’s reputational loss is Qantas and Jetstar’s gain, says YouGov

Guest authors
May 16, 2024
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According to data from YouGov’s BrandIndex survey, most Australians have heard of the suspension of Bonza services, with perceptions of the embattled airline taking a sharp nosedive after it abruptly suspended all flights at the end of April.

Finalists revealed for Australian Defence Industry Awards 2024

Guest authors
May 16, 2024
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The Australian Defence Industry Awards program, now in its sixth year, is being run with support from principal partner KBR. After much deliberation, the judging panel has chosen a total of 212 finalists to compete across 10 individual and 18 group sub…

Air Vanuatu owes at least $99m, liquidators estimate

Guest authors
May 16, 2024
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Current assets, including cash on hand and inventory, have not been factored into the calculations as Air Vanuatu’s available financial information is “significantly out of date,” according to the liquidators.

Suburban Rail Loop could be ‘the next Commonwealth Games’

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 16, 2024
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Tom Elliott believes the Suburban Rail Loop could be a financial disaster for Victoria, dubbing it “the next Commonwealth Games”.