1 week ago ‘Bloody amazing’: Metro Tunnel opens to huge crowds, minor hiccups

Melbourne’s new cross-city rail line opened to passengers for the first time on Sunday, marking the biggest upgrade to the city’s public transport system since the City Loop opened more than four decades ago.

Events

1 week ago Tasmania poaches Brisbane Metro chief for key transport role

Tasmania has raided Brisbane City Council’s ranks to secure its new head of public transport in three of that state’s largest communities.

Politics

2 w. ago How Enmore Road dethroned King Street as Sydney’s bar hotspot

After a successful nightlife scheme, one group is urgently calling on the government to make public transport more accessible in Newtown.

Politics

3 w. ago Amyl and the Sniffers gig cancelled last minute due to ‘crowd safety concerns’

The Australian rock band’s free Federation Square gig was cancelled at short notice, causing major upset in the crowd.

Politics

3 w. ago My family, and my doctor, didn’t want me to go here. I went anyway

Despite the travel warnings and safety concerns, I found one of the friendliest, most hospitable countries I’ve ever visited.

Politics

4 w. ago Controversial planning laws could divert vital funding from booming suburbs

The tax is intended to be spent building roads, public transport and schools in growing suburbs. Changes mean the money could be spent anywhere.

Politics

last month Ananya avoids public transport after dark. Other women with safety concerns do the same

A new study found that experiencing harassment had changed the travel behaviours of nearly half of the women surveyed.

Politics