NSW at risk of being ‘held hostage’ by toll operators

A report calls for urgent legislation to ensure NSW’s road toll reform agenda isn’t determined by operators.

17 July, 2024

Creative accounting hides $4b WestConnex blowout

The way WestConnex has been funded has under-stated the true cost of the project.

17 June, 2021

Construction declares government ‘hero’ of recovery

Infrastructure projects are set to lead a revival for engineering and civil construction.

26 August, 2019

Claims of ‘secrecy’, misused funds in transport projects

Melbourne and Sydney transport projects have been plagued by ropey estimates and lack of scrutiny, a conference has heard.

25 March, 2019

Noticeboard: Melbourne City Council approves Southbank plan

Also this issue: Inner West Council welcomes $22.5m Parramatta Road projects; Freemantle Council progresses with major revamp of Kings Square; and WA’s Kent Street Weir reopens after $4.8m revamp.

12 March, 2018

Free rego in NSW for heavy toll users

The NSW Government will introduce free vehicle registration for the owners of private vehicles who spend more than $1300 a year on Sydney toll roads. Sydney’s growing motorway system is heavily tolled, with the revenue going to private operators to offset the price they have paid to buy and operate the infrastructure. There has been […]

20 November, 2017

Council appoints officer to work with protestors

  Sydney’s new Inner West Council has voted to assign an officer dedicated “to assist local activist groups with their advocacy and local residents with complaints” about the giant WestConnex tollway project. Some Sydney councils were amalgamated before the Berejiklian Government reversed its stance on amalgamations. Inner West Council is one of them, formed by […]

6 October, 2017

‘New M4’ is ready – but what will you get for your money?

The NSW Government has declared ‘WestConnex New M4’ ready and open to traffic.

6 July, 2017

Nationals’ leading light reaches end of the road: Duncan Gay calls it quits

Former NSW Roads Minister retires.

18 May, 2017

Bye, bye Baird: Community groups pledge to fight on

Tributes and condemnations.

20 January, 2017

Baird refuses to expedite council elections, blames merger workload

Ratepayers must wait ‘til September 2017.

1 June, 2016

Hired muscle for next Inner West Council meeting

Baird caught in perfect storm.

31 May, 2016

Toole condemns wild Inner West Council meeting

Mayors: Our argument’s with Baird.

25 May, 2016

Riot police called to first meeting of Inner West Council

Meeting abandoned after administrator assaulted.

25 May, 2016