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Malcolm Turnbull’s quest for power leaves him at odds with the electorate

Poll findings in the latest Essential Report show that Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s compromises have left him at odds with the majority of the electorate. “To secure the numbers, Malcolm Turnbull had to ditch the […] Read More »

Newcastle rail saga continues

Just prior to Christmas, local community groups had a huge win with the court ruling that the NSW Government couldn’t rip up the rail line from Boxing Day because removing rail infrastructure requires legislation to be passed through parliament – which hasn’t happened. Read More »

Transport funding – what’s the answer?

Is increasing transport fees the way to pay for improved transport services? Sydney based think tank, the McKell Institute, think it could be. Read More »

Newcastle line – what’s your take?

The recent revelations out of ICAC have renewed the focus on the State Government’s plans for the Newcastle Rail line. The line, which is due to stop running into the Newcastle CBD from Boxing Day, has been the centre of controversy since the Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian first announced the plan to truncate the line at Wickham – but the fallout from ICAC in the past weeks has turned the spotlight back on the process. Read More »

Inland Rail – Tell us what you really think!

The Federal Government has established an Inland Rail Implementation Group to prepare 10-year plan for the construction of a new Inland Rail route between Melbourne and Brisbane. The Group is being chaired by former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson, and is scheduled to provide advice back to the Federal Government by the end of 2014.

What do you think the Federal Government needs to do to make Inland Rail a success Read More »

What’s first for new Premier?

Mike Baird is perhaps best known for his strong personal beliefs, but he also has a strong track record of agitating for privatisation of services. In fact, he’s the man behind the Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey’s push to inject funds for infrastructure projects into state’s that find services to privatise. What do you think the new Premier’s first big announcement should be? Read More »

Is Tony taking public services to the Abbottoir?

Tony Abbott promised a ‘no surprises government’ that would build jobs and protect worker’s conditions. But with business-led reviews like the Commission of Audit, has he delivered on his word? Read More »

Summer on the tracks

For most people, the festive season means winding down at work and kicking up their heels while watching a spot of cricket. But trains stop for nobody and many Loco Division members will be working […] Read More »

What will become of public transport under the Coalition?

New Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has vowed to be known as an ‘Infrastructure PM’. But will that include public transport infrastructure, or just roads? Read More »

High speed rail – a vote winner?

High speed rail has become an election issue to watch as we draw towards September 7th. But will it ever come to fruition? Kevin Rudd this week promised $52 million to get started on a […] Read More »