Australia news live: free public transport in Victoria extended; man charged with murder in NSW
Summary
Victoria’s government in Australia will extend free public transport for another month and then introduce half-price fares until the end of the year to help people save money. In New South Wales, a man has been charged with murder after a woman’s body was found at a home.Key Facts
- Victoria will keep public transport free until the end of May and then offer half-price fares until December.
- The government plans to spend $400 million on this fare relief in the upcoming budget.
- The free public transport is intended to save commuters money and reduce fuel use and traffic delays.
- Public transport remains permanently free for those under 18 and special pass holders in Victoria.
- A serious incident occurred outside the Supanova comic and gaming event in Melbourne, where a pedestrian died and another was seriously injured after being hit by a car.
- The driver involved in the Melbourne incident is in hospital under police guard.
- In Windale, NSW, a 25-year-old man was charged with murder after a woman’s body was discovered; the woman is believed to be in her 40s.
- The murder suspect was refused bail and will appear in court soon.
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