Patrick Hatch
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Patrick Hatch is transport reporter at The Age and a former business reporter.
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Public transport
Two new stations, but one fewer stop: Brunswick’s ‘sky rail’ plans revealed
The trio of existing stations will be replaced by two new ones when a new stretch of elevated rail is built along the Upfield Line.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Infrastructure
Victoria holds up $2.2b in Suburban Rail Loop funds, auditor finds
The Allan government has not submitted crucial information that would unlock funding promised by the Commonwealth for the mega-project.
- by Patrick Hatch and Annika Smethurst
Lawlessness, violence: Anti-corruption expert unveils interim CFMEU findings
The barrister tasked with investigating allegations against the CFMEU has released scathing findings about the union.
- by Cassandra Morgan and Patrick Hatch
Ringwood keeps its feet on the ground as lofty future takes shape
The clock tower remains an icon but also serves as a yardstick to measure the scale of change and development in the suburb.
- by Patrick Hatch
‘Something has to change’: Feeling the squeeze of the Big Build’s big bill
Since coming to power in 2014, Labor has launched an unprecedented transport infrastructure blitz, but it has also saddled Victoria with the highest debt of any state and it’s putting pressure on the government.
- by Patrick Hatch and Broede Carmody
High-rise affordable housing project fast-tracked for Frankston
Victoria’s planning minister has fast-tracked approval for affordable housing in Frankston. The project is likely to be controversial though, given a fight by locals against similar high-rises.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Trade unions
Transport union suspends Victorian branch secretary over harassment allegations
The Transport Workers’ Union alleges Mem Suleyman harassed branch organisers at his union. His suspension comes amid a tumultuous period in the state’s union movement.
- by Patrick Hatch
E-scooter numbers in the city to be cut to rein in footpath ‘circus’
Dedicated on-street parking bays, restrictions on nighttime rides and fine increases are in the plan to combat complaints about e-scooters.
- by Patrick Hatch
Maribyrnong councillor failed to show for Europe flight before being found dead
Three-time Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter never arrived at the airport to meet her partner, who later found her dead at home on Tuesday, according to a friend.
- by Patrick Hatch, Sophie Aubrey, Paul Sakkal, Annika Smethurst and Cara Waters
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Public transport
‘Ridiculous in a city this size’: The push to unclog Melbourne’s most infuriating train line
The $12.6 billion Metro Tunnel project may be on track to improve train services across the network, but the Upfield line won’t reach its full potential until a notorious bottleneck is fixed, critics say.
- by Patrick Hatch
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