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Melbourne's Voluntary Affordable Housing Scheme Fails, Raising Concerns for Suburban Rail Loop
Melbourne's voluntary affordable housing scheme, in place since 2016, has failed to deliver any affordable homes despite approving 31,000 new homes, prompting calls for mandatory inclusionary zoning to address the shortfall in the Suburban Rail Loop project.
Melbourne's Voluntary Affordable Housing Scheme Fails, Raising Concerns for Suburban Rail Loop
Melbourne's voluntary affordable housing scheme, in place since 2016, has failed to deliver any affordable homes despite approving 31,000 new homes, prompting calls for mandatory inclusionary zoning to address the shortfall in the Suburban Rail Loop project.
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48% Bias Score
Victorian Opposition to Complete Suburban Rail Loop
The Victorian opposition has reversed its stance on the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop, committing to its completion despite previous vows to scrap it; tunnelling works have begun, making it too costly to halt.
Victorian Opposition to Complete Suburban Rail Loop
The Victorian opposition has reversed its stance on the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop, committing to its completion despite previous vows to scrap it; tunnelling works have begun, making it too costly to halt.
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48% Bias Score
Victorian Government to Use Existing Taxes to Fund Suburban Rail Loop
The Victorian government plans to use a portion of existing stamp duty and land taxes near Suburban Rail Loop stations to fund the \$34.5 billion project, a shift from its initial reliance on value capture, raising concerns about the state budget and potential impacts on housing costs.
Victorian Government to Use Existing Taxes to Fund Suburban Rail Loop
The Victorian government plans to use a portion of existing stamp duty and land taxes near Suburban Rail Loop stations to fund the \$34.5 billion project, a shift from its initial reliance on value capture, raising concerns about the state budget and potential impacts on housing costs.
Progress
44% Bias Score
SRL Authority, Council in $6.9 Million Land Dispute
The Suburban Rail Loop Authority and Whitehorse City Council are in a $6.9 million dispute over compensation for the compulsory acquisition of Sinnott Street Reserve in Burwood, used for the construction of a new train station; the council seeks $16.4 million, while the Authority offered $9.5 millio...
SRL Authority, Council in $6.9 Million Land Dispute
The Suburban Rail Loop Authority and Whitehorse City Council are in a $6.9 million dispute over compensation for the compulsory acquisition of Sinnott Street Reserve in Burwood, used for the construction of a new train station; the council seeks $16.4 million, while the Authority offered $9.5 millio...
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36% Bias Score
Dutton's Funding Shift Threatens Melbourne Airport Rail Link
Opposition leader Peter Dutton's plan to redirect \$4.2 billion in federal funding from the Suburban Rail Loop East and Sunshine station projects to the Melbourne Airport Rail Link would severely impact regional connectivity, potentially stranding train travelers and harming regional communities.
Dutton's Funding Shift Threatens Melbourne Airport Rail Link
Opposition leader Peter Dutton's plan to redirect \$4.2 billion in federal funding from the Suburban Rail Loop East and Sunshine station projects to the Melbourne Airport Rail Link would severely impact regional connectivity, potentially stranding train travelers and harming regional communities.
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52% Bias Score
Federal Funding for Melbourne Rail Project Halted Pending Cost Review
Infrastructure Australia declared low confidence in the A$35 billion cost estimate for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop East project, recommending against further federal funding without an updated cost estimate, cost-benefit analysis, and a comprehensive funding strategy.
Federal Funding for Melbourne Rail Project Halted Pending Cost Review
Infrastructure Australia declared low confidence in the A$35 billion cost estimate for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop East project, recommending against further federal funding without an updated cost estimate, cost-benefit analysis, and a comprehensive funding strategy.
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40% Bias Score
Victorian Liberals Commit to Suburban Rail Loop East
The Victorian Liberals have committed to completing the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop East project if elected next year, provided tunnelling has begun, reversing their previous pledge to pause the project, which would connect Cheltenham and Box Hill by 2035.
Victorian Liberals Commit to Suburban Rail Loop East
The Victorian Liberals have committed to completing the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop East project if elected next year, provided tunnelling has begun, reversing their previous pledge to pause the project, which would connect Cheltenham and Box Hill by 2035.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Melbourne Rail Loop: Insufficient Active Transport Planning Risks Project Failure
Melbourne's $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) aims to reduce car use but faces criticism for insufficient walking and cycling infrastructure, potentially hindering its ability to meet ambitious modal shift targets by 2041; councils and advocates highlight missed opportunities to create wider cy...
Melbourne Rail Loop: Insufficient Active Transport Planning Risks Project Failure
Melbourne's $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) aims to reduce car use but faces criticism for insufficient walking and cycling infrastructure, potentially hindering its ability to meet ambitious modal shift targets by 2041; councils and advocates highlight missed opportunities to create wider cy...
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40% Bias Score
Suburban Rail Loop's Housing Plans Face Criticism Over Office Space Incentive
The Victorian government's $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop East project is under scrutiny for a proposal allowing developers to build denser housing near stations in exchange for office space, prompting concerns that this will hinder the project's goal of providing 70,000 homes and repeating mistak...
Suburban Rail Loop's Housing Plans Face Criticism Over Office Space Incentive
The Victorian government's $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop East project is under scrutiny for a proposal allowing developers to build denser housing near stations in exchange for office space, prompting concerns that this will hinder the project's goal of providing 70,000 homes and repeating mistak...
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44% Bias Score
Burwood Rail Loop Precinct: High-Rise Development Sparks Environmental and Housing Concerns
Proposed 11-20 storey buildings near Gardiners Creek in Burwood's Suburban Rail Loop station precinct raise environmental and affordable housing concerns from Whitehorse and Monash councils, who criticize the lack of mandatory protections despite a $124,000 investment in biodiversity improvements an...
Burwood Rail Loop Precinct: High-Rise Development Sparks Environmental and Housing Concerns
Proposed 11-20 storey buildings near Gardiners Creek in Burwood's Suburban Rail Loop station precinct raise environmental and affordable housing concerns from Whitehorse and Monash councils, who criticize the lack of mandatory protections despite a $124,000 investment in biodiversity improvements an...
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40% Bias Score
Suburban Rail Loop Construction Causes Health Issues for Nearby Residents
Construction of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop is causing health problems for Heatherton residents due to low-frequency vibrations (31Hz) from machinery at a nearby worksite, resulting in headaches, nausea, and ear pain; the contractor is exploring solutions including a buyback scheme.
Suburban Rail Loop Construction Causes Health Issues for Nearby Residents
Construction of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop is causing health problems for Heatherton residents due to low-frequency vibrations (31Hz) from machinery at a nearby worksite, resulting in headaches, nausea, and ear pain; the contractor is exploring solutions including a buyback scheme.
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64% Bias Score
Victoria to Cap Parking Near Suburban Rail Loop Stations
The Victorian government plans to create "car-lite" zones around Suburban Rail Loop stations in six suburbs by 2041, limiting parking spaces in new developments and potentially repurposing existing car parks, aiming to reduce car ownership and encourage public transport use by 17,500 fewer car space...
Victoria to Cap Parking Near Suburban Rail Loop Stations
The Victorian government plans to create "car-lite" zones around Suburban Rail Loop stations in six suburbs by 2041, limiting parking spaces in new developments and potentially repurposing existing car parks, aiming to reduce car ownership and encourage public transport use by 17,500 fewer car space...
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48% Bias Score
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