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Minmi Road Traffic Changes Divide Newcastle

Newcastle City Council is pushing forward with controversial traffic modifications along Minmi Road, sparking heated community debate about safety versus convenience in the growing Maryland, Fletcher and Minmi corridor.

ACT Govt Apologises for Failed MyWay Card Rollout

The Canberra government has publicly apologised after a failed attempt to replace the ageing MyWay card system left commuters frustrated and confused about the territory's public transport future.

Distracted crew caused Leeuwin II horror crash

Australian transport investigators reveal how distracted crew and pilots contributed to the terrifying Leeuwin II training ship crash off Western Australia's coast, with safety recommendations now issued.

Hexham Straight upgrade complete: Relief for drivers

After years of frustration, the major Hexham Straight highway upgrade is officially finished, delivering smoother and safer journeys for thousands of daily commuters and freight operators in the Hunter region.

Charlie Jones: Newcastle's Transport Visionary

Discover the untold story of Charlie Jones, the visionary transport planner whose revolutionary ideas could have transformed Newcastle decades ago. Learn why his forward-thinking proposals were ignored and what we can learn from his legacy today.

Nuclear power push for Tomago Aluminium smelter

Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley advocates for nuclear energy as the solution for Tomago Aluminium's power needs, challenging Australia's current energy policies and sparking debate about the Hunter's industrial future.

ACT Minister Chris Steel dodges resignation questions

ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel faces mounting pressure as he avoids questions about his future following a scathing integrity commission report into the Campbell Primary School modernisation project.

Surf Coast Council's Men's Day Decision Sparks Debate

A heated debate erupted at Surf Coast Shire Council after councillors voted to include International Men's Day in the council's calendar, dividing the community and sparking intense discussion about gender equality and recognition.

Senate Question Time marathon hits four hours

Australian senators endured a gruelling four-hour question session as political tensions reached boiling point, with fiery exchanges and marathon speeches testing parliamentary endurance.

Shellharbour housing boom may impact Illawarra roads

Major residential developments in Shellharbour could overwhelm local infrastructure, with transport experts warning of significant traffic impacts across the Illawarra region unless upgrades are prioritised.

ACT Govt Knew MyWay System Was Failing Years Ago

Explosive revelations show the ACT Government knew Canberra's troubled MyWay ticketing system was failing years before its replacement, costing taxpayers millions in avoidable expenses.

WA's Infrastructure Gridlock Crisis Exposed

Western Australia faces a perfect storm of infrastructure failures as population growth overwhelms transport networks, creating daily chaos for commuters and threatening economic productivity.

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