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Hi-tech cars could reduce crashes on Victorian roads by almost 80 per cent, a new study has found.
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Inside the plan for second Metro Tunnel
More frequent services, high-capacity trains and a second Metro Tunnel are central to the Greens’ transport wishlist ahead of the ahead of the State Budget. See the full plan.
Big sign that West Gate Tunnel project is back on track
After a toxic soil dispute stopped works on the $6.7 billion West Gate Tunnel build, workers could soon be heading back to the project.
Why magic number should trigger easing of restrictions
Pressure is set to mount on the Victorian government to fast-track the easing of virus restrictions now the state has hit its fourteen-day target with no new coronavirus cases.
Developer regularly spoke about meeting with senior politicians
Explosive phone recordings have revealed a Ferrari-driving developer sought meetings with government figures while flagging donations.
Free kinder announced; 11th ‘double doughnut’ day in a row
Kindergarten will be free next year, the state government has announced. It comes a Victoria records its 11th consecutive day with no new coronavirus cases or deaths.
Victorians have their say on face mask mandate
Compulsory mask wearing continues to be a contentious topic in Victoria. Here’s what more than 12,000 people think about the rule.
Ring of steel lifted: All the lockdown restrictions being axed
Melburnians can get ready to hit the road with the ring of steel being lifted as part of a massive easing of restrictions on Sunday, along with big changes to outdoor gatherings, restaurants, gyms, real estate and weddings. But there’s one rule affecting families that won’t be changing.
![WARNING----------HOLD FOR THE HERALD SUN PIC DESK-----A major phase in Melbourne's $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is now underway, with exclusive new pictures showing the inside of hi-tech tunnel boring machines underneath our city. Metro Tunnel Ring Builders Brian Dempsey, [right] and Troy McDonald, [left]. Picture: Alex Coppel.](https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/0101821c31a6064e384f61f9ab98309a?width=650)
Metro Tunnel’s major phase under way beneath CBD
Deep below the city a major phase of the $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is now under way with giant boring machines drilling a tunnel between the State Library and Parkville. Look inside the massive dig.
Metro axes cleaning company after corruption probe
Metro Trains has sacked the cleaning company at the centre of a major corruption probe as public hearings into the misconduct investigation are now complete.
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