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Catching public transport in Queensland will soon cost just 50 cents. Are cheap fares good policy?

Written by Abraham Leung, Senior Research Fellow, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University

As part of a six-month trial, public transport fares in Queensland will soon be slashed to just 50 cents per trip for everyone.

The cheap fares will apply to all trips on buses, light rail, trains, and ferries, over any distance, in cities and towns that are part of the Translink network.

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Catching public transport in Queensland will soon cost just 50 cents. Are cheap fares good policy?

In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?

‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals

Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills

Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?

Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains

AI is transforming cybersecurity. Is your training up to date?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Jennifer Westacott's interview with Ross Greenwood

Liven rewards app announces world’s first integration with ApplePay

Grattan Institute Orange Book 2018. State governments matter, vote wisely

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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