Victoria and Tasmania Go Fare Free as Fuel Costs Bite
Victoria and Tasmania move to temporary fare free public transport as fuel prices spike, prompting key tourism markets to reassess Australian trips and hotel demand.
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Victoria and Tasmania move to temporary fare free public transport as fuel prices spike, prompting key tourism markets to reassess Australian trips and hotel demand.
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