Major NSW rail projects have received a boost as part of a $72.3b transport and transport infrastructure spend.
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Regional fund will end pork barrelling, Treasurer says.
The NSW government says a new Regional Development Trust Fund, guided by an advisory council, will end pork barrelling.
Essential Services Fund to provide $3.6b for frontline workers
The NSW Government will establish a $3.6 billion Essential Services Fund to pay for wages growth for front line workers.
Deal gives WA councils 20 per cent of state licence fees for roads
WA councils have signed an agreement guaranteeing them 20 per cent of revenue from vehicle licence fees.
NSW Budget to deliver $700m for regional roads
A new Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund will provide money for urgent road and pothole repairs.
Proposed new Qld laws protect councillors against vexatious complaints
The new laws will ban serial or vexatious complainants.
Metro Trains Melbourne scoop rail industry awards
Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) has been recognised for excellence in safety, customer service, passenger operations and innovation.
NSW dumps plan to raise Wyangala dam
NSW won’t go ahead with plans to raise the Wyangala Dam saying the project is financially unviable and environmentally unsound.
NSW budget to fund $1b Energy Security Corporation
The NSW budget fund a $1 billion Energy Security Corporation, and provide $800 million to speed the transition to renewable energy.
NSW departments gave overlapping work worth $2.5m to same contractor
A consultant was awarded overlapping contracts by two different NSW government departments worth a total of $2.5 million.