Victoria’s unpopular public transport system has a new logo, with bright colours and a slick, modern “customer-focused” brand. But will the same old problems remain? asks Luke Williams.
Connex
Melbourne bids a fond farewell to Connex
The Victorian Government’s decision to dump both Connex and Yarra Trams comes as something of a surprise. Letting Connex go was the only available course of action, but Yarra Trams’ grip on the more popular tram system was publicly considered to be far more secure.
Hong Kong group takes on Melbourne’s rail
Victoria has chosen the highly respected Mass Transit Railway to run Melbourne’s train network, says Rowan Callick. But it will have to work without its pioneering smart-card system, Octopus.
Will Connex lose control of Victoria’s trains?
The company currently running Melbourne’s train network is tipped to lose the contract to Keolis, a French transport group that’s partly owned by SNCF.
Tips and rumours: Which NSW minister is having an affair with a stripper?
Who is the lucky lady? And who is the latest senior Rudd staffer to resign? Tipsters tell all.
Tips and rumours: Franking credits, oh dear: Rudd money doesn’t give a damn
Franking credits. If you have them will you get your Rudd money?
