Allan quashes airport rail hopes
The Victorian government’s reluctance to expedite the Melbourne Airport rail project comes after it booked a $5bn saving in its May budget by declaring the project had been delayed by at least four years.
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Victoria’s prosperity ‘at risk’ from energy policy
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Victorian Liberals oppose pill testing
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State accused of hypocrisy over gas tender
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Communities fear hospital mergers push
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Kennett calls on G-G to reconsider Andrews gong
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Voters in gas-averse state dread blackouts, price hikes
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Andrews, McGowan catch pair of Covid honours
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