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Big ticket infrastructure projects may woo voters, but it's value-for-money that matters

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imageValue-for-money is a concept that surprisingly isn't at the forefront of infrastructure planning.Image sourced from www.shutterstock.com

It is hotly tipped the federal government will announce new funding for infrastructure projects in next week’s Federal Budget, while in Victoria, the Daniel Andrews-led Labor government has promised major...

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