Roads
Forty-minute waits, 700-metre queues: Bus chaos causes long commutes in Sydney’s north
Schoolchildren and parents are among commuters feeling the pain at bus stops during morning peaks as bendy buses are out of action.
- Matt O'Sullivan and Lucy Carroll
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Now that’s long term: At this rate, Perth’s long-term cycle network to take 100 years
How good are the primary and secondary cycle routes in your Perth or Peel state electorate? Check it out here with our handy visualisation broken down by area.
- Emma Young
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Nine-fold increase in Harbour Bridge truck tolls tested last year during review
The opposition says it is concerned the government is using modelling that it was told was inadequate.
- Matt O'Sullivan
Plan to scrap hidden fees for Sydney’s ticketless parking systems
Drivers have vented their frustration at being slugged with fees of up to 10 per cent to use ticketless parking meters in some Sydney council areas.
- Megan Gorrey
Cost of Victoria’s major projects jumps $11.6 billion in a year
The auditor-general has found that 53 of 113 major state projects would cost a combined $14.9 billion more than first budgeted.
- Rachel Eddie
These new bike bridges were built months ago. Cyclists are demanding to use them
The bright-green bridge over Footscray Road and a rainbow bridge at Dynon Road remain fenced off by the West Gate Tunnel Project, forcing cyclists to continue riding on dangerous truck-laden roads.
- Sophie Aubrey
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Heading down south? Your trip is about to get quicker
A billion-dollar contract has been awarded to a consortium of industry heavyweights to extend the Tonkin Highway by 14 kilometres, with works scheduled to start in a matter of months.
- Connor McGoverne
The race for Werribee: How the west will be won (or lost)
Labor has held the seat since 1979, but with crime on the rise and traffic eating hours of residents’ days, can the party hold onto its traditional heartland?
- Sophie Aubrey
North East Link secrecy deals ‘protect residents’, not us, says state government
The Allan government has defended its transparency around the $26 billion toll road after people with property or car damage were forced to sign non-disclosure agreements in exchange for compensation.
- Madeleine Heffernan
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North East Link’s secret deals over potholes and home damage compensation
At least 7000 non-disclosure agreements have been signed for the $26b toll road, including with scores of home owners and drivers forced into secrecy in exchange for compensation.
- Madeleine Heffernan
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