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Australian Inland Rail Project Abandoned

Updated 2026-05-05 12:35 UTC 1 source Negative

The Australian government has abandoned the inland rail project connecting NSW with Queensland. The mega infrastructure project was originally planned to run from Melbourne to a port near Brisbane but will now only connect Beveridge in Victoria to Parkes in NSW.

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The Guardian
Originally envisioned to run 1,700km from Melbourne to a port near Brisbane, the mega infrastructure project will now only connect Beveridge in Victoria to Parkes in NSWGet our breaking news email, <a href="ht
2026-05-05 12:00 UTC
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