Massive fines to come for texting drivers
The fines for motorists who fiddle with their phones could be more than doubled under a new crackdown on distracted drivers. This is how much you’ll be slugged for texting and driving.
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Why unbuilt Metro Tunnel station was renamed
It’s the train station that caused confusion when it was initially announced. And now, the station has been renamed before it has even been built — this is the reason why.
Why inner-west truck curfew was knocked back
A long-running campaign for night curfews along Williamstown Rd and Millers Rd in Melbourne’s inner west has been blocked. This is why.
Blame game after West Gate worker lay-offs
West Gate Tunnel workers are “hollow and empty” after being laid off from the $6.7 billion project, with dozens left jobless and more axings to come. But politicians have washed their hands of responsibility and blamed Transurban instead.
‘Death and destruction’: Overland fights tears during questioning
Former top cop Simon Overland became visibly emotional as he faced another day of intense scrutiny about the Lawyer X scandal.
Ex-top cop Overland says Victoria Police ‘leaks like a sieve’
Former Victoria Police chief Simon Overland has told the Lawyer X royal commission he feared leaks from Victoria Police because it is “the most indiscreet organisation” he has ever come across.
Compo for commuters after cancelled trams trouble
Commuters are entitled to a free tram trip after Yarra Trams failed to meet its service target last month, but you better get in quick. Here’s how you can claim.
The new crackdown coming for drivers dancing with danger
The Andrews Government has vowed to crackdown on motorists who have refused to replace potentially deadly Takata airbags. This is how they plan to take the dangerous cars off our roads.
More transport strikes to hit during Aus Open
Another round of public transport strikes will create chaos during the Australian Open, with V/Line staff to walk off the job in the same week as tram drivers.
Inside the Metro Tunnel’s secret passages
As the $11 billion Metro Tunnel project gathers pace, escape routes, in the form of tunnels up to 15m long, are being built in case of fire or rail disaster so emergency services can get to people in need.
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