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North East Link quietly scraps promised wildlife crossing, leaving kangaroos stranded
The road project was supposed to provide an underpass for kangaroos. Instead, it has built a rope bridge for possums.
- Patrick Hatch
Twelve or 16? Extent of age limit for e-bike riders under scrutiny
The state government is weighing up how old the age limit for e-bike riders should be in NSW as it moves to crack down on high-powered types.
- Matt O'Sullivan
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Secret plans for staged shake-up of Sydney motorway tolls revealed
As part of “Project Charlotte”, confidential documents show the state government plans to split a shake-up of pricing for Sydney’s toll roads into two stages.
- Matt O'Sullivan
How a cheap fix to Queensland’s most dangerous 50km/h streets reduced crashes
The Cairns CBD was one of the most dangerous places to ride a bike or walk in Queensland – until this low-cost solution was rolled out.
- Felicity Caldwell
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‘Blatantly improper’: Minister under fire over toll reform by electorate
A trove of emails reveals John Graham’s office demanded bureaucrats model the effect of a toll shake-up on Sydney’s motorways across state seats.
- Matt O'Sullivan
‘Pick between driving or treating yourself’: Calls for change to zero-tolerance laws
In some states, medicinal cannabis users who return positive roadside drug tests are allowed a medical defence. It’s a different story in Queensland.
- Courtney Kruk
On these Brisbane roads, riding a scooter would be faster than driving
When peak hour hits, these Brisbane roads grind to a crawl. See how your commute has changed since 2019.
- Felicity Caldwell