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Local

Builders Named for Sunshine Station and Airport Rail as Melbourne Property and Industry Shift

CPB and SMEC have been selected to rebuild Sunshine Station for the Melbourne Airport rail link, alongside new developments in local housing, biotechnology and data infrastructure.

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Politics

Victoria Secures $350 Million Housing Bonus Amid Council Planning Blitz and Market Privatisation Debate

Victoria has signed up for a $350 million federal housing bonus as local councils clash with the state government over planning changes and the Coalition pledges to sell a key Melbourne market if elected.

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Local

Labor and Coalition Trade Transport Pledges Amid Watchdog Scrutiny of Melbourne Transit

New election promises on public transport fares and regional trains have arrived alongside watchdog scrutiny of the Metro Tunnel, whistleblower alarms at Yarra Trams and major infrastructure updates across Melbourne.