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When the Government took office in October 1999, we promised an open and accountable style of Government. we believe the best way forward for Victoria is a Government that consults, listens and works together with all Victorians, while providing leadership and decisive action.
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GOVERNMENT HELPS PUT MINERAL INDUSTRY ON TRACK

9 hours 12 min ago
A $3.97 million Brumby Labor Government grant will help build vital rail infrastructure to transport heavy mineral concentrate extracted from the Iluka mine site at Ouyen, saving more than 20,000 heavy vehicle trips a year between Hopetoun and Hamilton.
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REGISTRATIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT FOR $4.3 BILLION REGIONAL RAIL LINK

Wed, 03/17/2010 - 17:33
Major contractors in the areas of construction, civil engineering and rail signalling are encouraged to register their interest in working on the new $4.3 billion Regional Rail Link project, Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula said today.
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MARSHALL STATION BOOSTED WITH 300 NEW CAR PARKS

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 16:40
Train travel will be easier for South Barwon commuters, with Marshall Station to receive an extra 300 car parks.
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MILDURA COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SESSION EXTENDED

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 15:09
Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula today announced that next Wednesday’s Mildura community consultation session on public transport options in North West Victoria would be extended due to public demand.
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GREEN ORBITAL BUS BOOST FOR WHITEHORSE

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 12:00

A major element of the Brumby Labor Government’s $38 billion Victorian Transport Plan has been delivered with the Green Orbital SmartBus service between Chelsea and Airport West taking passengers from April 5.

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BIKES ABOARD AT NEW NUNAWADING STATION

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 12:00
Nunawading’s new railway station is now one of Melbourne’s most bike-friendly facilities with 26 secure bike racks in a cage now available for cyclists through the $140 million Springvale Road Rail Separation Project.
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ST ANDREWS TO RYE BUS SERVICE STARTS IN THREE WEEKS

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 10:05
Mornington Peninsula residents will see a new bus route begin from Monday 29 March, providing more connections to local services and access to public transport for some residents for the first time.
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NEW BUS LINK TO START THIS MONTH FOR GEMBOOK

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 14:30
Gembrook residents will be able to travel to and from Pakenham more easily with a new bus service starting from Monday 29 March.
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FIRST GRAIN TRAIN TO RUN ON BENALLA OAKLANDS LINE

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 17:57
The first grain train is expected to run on the recently upgraded Benalla to Oaklands line this Sunday, Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula announced today.
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MINISTER MEETS RURAL COUNCILS ON RAIL FREIGHT

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 08:37
The Brumby Labor Government has completed a $100 million works package to upgrade several regional rail freight lines to deliver more efficient freight links and locking in the prosperity and the viability of many small regional centres.
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EARLY WORKS BEGIN ON SOUTH MORANG RAIL EXTENSION

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 17:26
The South Morang Rail Extension is one step closer today with Minister for Public Transport Martin Pakula today turning the first sod for the early works in the Epping rail corridor.
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BERWICK STATION CAR PARK OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 16:09
A major expansion of the Berwick Station carpark is complete providing commuters in Melbourne’s growing south east with easier access to train services and a total of almost 800 car spaces.
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FREE TRAVEL ON THE NEW GREEN ORBITAL SMARTBUS

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 14:42
A major element of the Brumby Labor Government’s $38 billion Victorian Transport Plan has been delivered with the Green Orbital SmartBus service between Chelsea and Airport West taking passengers from April 5.
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POPULAR SHUTTLE BUS BACK FOR THE START OF SEMESTER

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 16:18
Getting to class will be easy for students returning to university this week, thanks to the Route 401 shuttle bus from North Melbourne Station.
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WEST’S NEW AND IMPROVED BUS SERVICES TO START IN APRIL

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 13:05
Residents of Melbourne’s outer west will be able to jump on board their new and improved bus services from Monday 19 April, Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula announced today.
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SMART WORKS FOR BUS USERS ON WELLINGTON ROAD

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 13:02
Bus travellers taking the SmartBus Route 900 service along Wellington Road will soon enjoy even faster travel times due to recently awarded bus priority road works, Minister for Public Transport Martin Pakula announced today.
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MELBOURNE TAKES NEXT STEP TO SECURING NEW TRAM FLEET

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 12:26
Melbourne has moved a major step closer to securing its fleet of 50 new low-floor trams with the two companies which are short-listed for the manufacture and maintenance of the trams invited to tender.
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BRUMBY BUS IMPORVEMENTS BOOST PATRONAGE GROWTH

Wed, 02/24/2010 - 17:04
Patronage across five upgraded bus routes in Melbourne’s western suburbs and one new service between Yarraville and Kingsville has grown by more than 30 per cent on weekdays.
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TRANSPORT COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SESSIONS ANNOUNCED

Tue, 02/23/2010 - 16:31
Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula today announced details of five community consultation sessions on public transport options in North West Victoria.
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SEND BAILLIEU A MESSAGE – HANDS OFF OUR TRANSPORT PLAN

Fri, 02/12/2010 - 13:10
Ted Baillieu has already flogged off a primary school in Altona, the Liberals closed Altona Hospital – now he wants to stop in its tracks billions of dollars worth of transport investments for the west, Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula said today.
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