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Victoria signs $3.6 billion Suburban Rail Loop contract

Victoria signs $3.6 billion Suburban Rail Loop contract

The Victorian government has inked its first major works contract for the Suburban Rail Loop amid unanswered questions about the project's funding and costs.

Commuter chaos looms with V/Line workers set to strike

Commuter chaos looms with V/Line workers set to strike

Commuter chaos looms with V/Line workers set to strike

Commuter chaos looms with V/Line workers set to strike

Victorian commuters are set to face significant disruption as V/Line workers plan to strike following failed negotiations.

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

Almost $130 million in federal grants to end widespread use of plastics and cut methane emissions in farming are part of a push for a less harmful economy.

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Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland

Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland

Remote areas of Queensland will get 12 new low-emission buses in a project designed to inspire more tourism operations to go electric.

Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Just one in four new cars sold in Australia will be electric by 2030, according to new forecasts that experts say should inspire urgent change.

Thousands to share in $560m toll relief scheme

Thousands to share in $560m toll relief scheme

Random checks will be conducted to ensure a relief scheme in "the world's most tolled city" is getting to the right people, the NSW roads minister says.

'Reset' for troubled rail project with late launch date

'Reset' for troubled rail project with late launch date

The Sydney Metro West transport project to link Parramatta and the city centre will have its timeline pushed back as extra stations are added.

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Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

A battery-powered plane will join the Air New Zealand fleet within two years as part of a plan to tackle the "wicked" challenge of cutting air travel emissions.

Car sales break records but industry warns of slow down

Car sales break records but industry warns of slow down

Car sales break records but industry warns of slow down

Car sales break records but industry warns of slow down

Australians have broken new car sales records again but experts are warning the 'extraordinary' trend may not continue as the cost of living bites.

Regional train disruption risk as pay dispute rolls on

Regional train disruption risk as pay dispute rolls on

Regional train disruption risk as pay dispute rolls on

Regional train disruption risk as pay dispute rolls on

Commuters could face travel disruptions as a union threatens to bring the entire regional public transport network to a halt over a pay stand-off.

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

One of Australia's cheapest electric vehicles is being recalled after authorities discovered a potentially fatal charging issue.

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

Electric car brand BYD has announced plans to expand its stores and service centres in Australia in a bid to claim a larger share of vehicle sales.

Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks

Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks

Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks

Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks

A lack of chargers, policies and financial help means Australian companies are being slower to trade in their diesel trucks for electric models.

Critics circle after Olympic project funding claims

Critics circle after Olympic project funding claims

Critics circle after Olympic project funding claims

Critics circle after Olympic project funding claims

Critics are questioning the success of a Queensland delegation's trip to Canberra after claims funding has been locked in for a key Brisbane Olympic project.

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Electric cars cut emissions in half, analysis shows

An online calculator shows electric cars produce as much as 60 per cent less carbon than petrol vehicles and motorists can make deeper cuts using solar power.

Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests

Popular cars have been caught using significantly more petrol than their lab tests showed in the first real-world test results.

States push back on cuts to infrastructure spending

Queensland is spending more on infrastructure than the federal government is "in the whole of Australia", the state's premier says.

Increased oversight in Sydney Metro amid alleged fraud

The results of investigations into bullying and fraud allegations at Australia's largest transport project won't be made public for some time.

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Minister, 97, off the hook after port blockade arrest

A 97-year-old minister arrested alongside more than 100 activists is resolute in his fight for climate justice after blockading Newcastle Port for 30 hours.

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

The law that will change what cars are sold in Australia is facing delays in a development some experts say is hurting buyers' wallets.

Truckies rally and call for transport reform

Truck drivers and unionists have staged rallies across the nation, calling on the Senate to pass workplace reforms in full.

'Doesn't stack up': Govt, airport bicker over rail plan

Victoria's deputy premier has pushed back on Melbourne Airport's suggestion it could be more cost-effective to build a rail tunnel to Tullamarine underground.

Hydrogen cars next cab off the rank as demo servo opens

The national science agency has achieved a key milestone in the development of a local hydrogen industry with the opening of a refuelling and research station.

End of the road trip: Aussies drive less to save fuel

Seven in every 10 Australian motorists are driving less to avoid rising fuel prices, a new survey shows, amid widespread support for new standards.

Aussie firm joins quest to build ultimate green machine

Polestar's bid to create the world's first completely climate neutral vehicle will get a boost from an Australian green battery company.

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