The Latest Breaking News from Mark Bailey

Brisbane residents may soon be able to ditch their Go Cards with smartphone, bank card trial expanded

From Monday, passengers on the Ferny Grove train line will be able to use their credit and debit cards to pay for transport, including smart devices with card payment apps.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

Calls for action in the removal of level crossings in Brisbane, with no projects completed since 2015

A source of congestion, accidents and frustration for many motorists, it's estimated motorists collectively spend more than 12 hours a day waiting at 10 of the busiest level crossings in the greater Brisbane region.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Queenslanders slowly returning to public transport post-pandemic, data shows

Buses, light rail and trains are seeing more people tapping on as the state learns to "live with COVID", Transport Minister Mark Bailey says.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

Electric buses to be rolled out in Queensland as Australian-first bus depot opens on Gold Coast

Australia's first 100 per cent electric bus depot will open its doors on the Gold Coast today, ahead of 30 new electric buses hitting Queensland roads from next month.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Federal government criticised for ‘pathetic’ Brisbane to Sunshine Coast rail line costings document

Paul Fletcher releases heavily redacted costings for what the Coalition estimates will be a $3.2bn transport project

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

Queensland drivers to face increased fines for seatbelts, speeding and running a red light

The Queensland government has announced an increase in fines for several driving offences, after covert road cameras caught almost 50,000 motorists using a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt in just four months.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2022

Gold Coast light rail contracts signed to get stage three underway

Construction giant John Holland signs the contract to carry out major works on stage three of the Gold Coast light rail which will extend the rail by about seven kilometres from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads.

ABC News · Mar 31, 2022

‘Plucked from the sky’: Queensland government questions funding for Sunshine Coast rail project

Federal budget to commit $3.9bn for transport infrastructure, including fast rail and new line

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022

Brisbane River reopens to boaties

Although clean-up efforts continue, Brisbane River has reopened to boating enthusiasts following the Queensland floods, with a warning to watch out for debris.

AAP · Mar 26, 2022

Parts of Coronation Drive to close for cycling lanes as Drift restaurant remains stuck on bikeway

Parts of Coronation Drive will be temporarily closed to vehicles and converted into a bike lane due to the former floating restaurant Drift still blocking the Bicentennial Bikeway.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022