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Almost $4bn more for Victoria’s contentious Suburban Rail Loop to be included in federal budget
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Almost $4bn more for Victoria’s contentious Suburban Rail Loop to be included in federal budget

The Guardian · May 7, 2026, 12:30 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Additional funding for the costly 90km public transport project promised ahead of state’s November election Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast. The federal budget will include another $3.8bn for the Suburban Rail Loop, Melbourne’s controversial and costly 90km public transport project.Prime minister Anthony Albanese will announce the additional funding alongside the Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, on Friday ahead of the 12 May budget and as early campaigning for the state election heats up. Continue reading...

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