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Politics
Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou

All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

A high-speed rail line between Sydney and Newcastle would slash travel times for commuters. (HANDOUT/High Speed Rail Authority)

Australia has its best chance at finally getting high-speed rail, as the federal government splurges almost $700 million to make the project shovel-ready within a few years.

A two-year development phase started on Tuesday, ensuring work on the long-awaited transport project can begin.

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