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Mediator picked to resolve Melbourne Airport rail spat

A mediator has been appointed to resolve a long-running stalemate between the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a rail link's final stop.

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A big week for climate policy in Australia: what happened and what to make of it

While Toyota falls in line on vehicle emission standards, questions are raised about ‘solar sunshot’ and carbon offsets

The Guardian - AU

Calls to complete Inland Rail to Queensland

The Queensland Government remains resolute that the 1700km Inland Rail project must reach Brisbane amid delays in approvals and funding.

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Albanese government manages to unite automotive industry on fuel standards – almost

Although forced to water down its original settings, the revised model will help Australia reach its decarbonisation targets

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor unveils fuel efficiency standard; Crown keeps Melbourne casino licence; and Diddy’s properties raided

Changes to the bill ease the rules for a raft of Australia’s most popular SUVs

The Guardian - AU

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.

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Minister admits likely shortfall in funding for Labor’s regional decarbonising program

Exclusive: Catherine King describes $400m budget for decarbonising program as ‘modest’ and says it will require ‘additional funding in future’ to meet aims

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Airlines cancelling flights at Sydney airport could lose takeoff and landing slots in crackdown

Federal government moves to force carriers to give reasons for cancellations amid accusations some done strategically in ‘slot hoarding’

The Guardian - AU

Airport reforms to target cancellations and competition

Australia's busiest airport is set for reforms to boost competition and give travellers a better chance of reaching their destination as scheduled.

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Labor’s fuel efficiency standards mean all new cars could be EVs by 2035, industry group says

Experts say Albanese government plan should provide a greater choice of electric cars but Coalition calls savings claims a ‘lie’

The Guardian - AU

'Everyone deserves to arrive home': plan for safer rail

Better technology and education are part of a new national strategy to eliminate deaths and injury at Australia's 22,000 level crossings.

AAP

Big questions need answering on road to high-speed rail

The High Speed Rail Authority has a gargantuan task ahead.

Newcastle Herald

Australia splashes $78m on high-speed rail case

Australia has set aside tens of millions of dollars towards a business case for a proposed high-speed rail line connecting major cities and regional centres.

AAP

Government forks out $78m on high-speed rail business case with route, cost

The business case is due by the end of the year.

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Australia to spend $80m on business case for Sydney-Newcastle high speed rail

The announcement of a business case budget is the latest development in the Albanese government’s slow moving high speed rail project

Newcastle Herald

Government says full speed ahead for high-speed rail no matter the cost

The government says speeding up existing services is poor value.

Newcastle Herald

Albanese government fast-tracks business case for Newcastle bullet train

Fast rail will come with an eye-watering price tag.

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Pre-Games transport options being stalled by train deal

Public transport options to and from Brisbane Airport will be prioritised as the government continues to navigate an aging, monopolised train contract.

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Newcastle Herald

Sydney Metro executive to lead high-speed rail plan for Newcastle

The federal government has taken the next step towards fast rail.

AAP

Efficient cars can cut hundreds from popular road trips

Picking a fuel-efficient car for your next domestic holiday could save you hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicles will save the most, research shows.

AAP

PM must answer for Qantas boss meeting: opposition

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says the prime minister must be transparent about his meeting with former Qantas chief Alan Joyce.

The Canberra Times

Barr banks on 50-50 light rail federal funding split all the way to Woden

Chief Minister says he doesn't want to pay entire bill for coming stage.

Newcastle Herald

38% of flights to Newcastle from Brisbane and Melbourne not on-time

Newcastle data included routes to and from Brisbane and Melbourne.

AAP

Australia on the road to ban on high-polluting vehicles

New vehicles will have to create less pollution to be sold in Australia under new rules to come into effect in 2025.

AAP

Airlines cop heavy flak as number of late flights soars

One-third of all domestic flights were not on time during November, earning airlines stinging rebukes from political leaders.

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