Mark Santomartino

1 month ago | 9news.com.au | Mark Santomartino

Victoria's Myki overhaul is running 18 months late and is already $137 million over budget. Budget papers confirmed the blowout on the Public Transport Ticketing Asset Renewal project today. "The TEI (total expected investment) has increased by $136.735 million due to a program reset," read the footnote.

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Mark Santomartino

Despite a damning assessment from Infrastructure Australia and a lack of commitment in Canberra, Jacinta Allan will sign two more major Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) contracts before next year's state election. Those contracts will all but force the opposition to complete the project - should Brad Battin win office - at the risk of triggering a multibillion-dollar payout. The premier has already signed two major works contracts for Suburban Rail Loop East worth $5.8 billion.

2 months ago | 9news.com.au | Mark Santomartino

The Nintendo Switch 2 will hit Australian shelves on June 5, 2025. Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza and an exclusive game by Elden Ring's From Software headlined the announcements in today's Nintendo Direct. Here's everything you need to know about Nintendo's sequel to its best console. READ MORE: The world's smallest pacemaker is dwarfed by a grain of riceThe Nintendo Switch 2 will cost Australians $699. That's better than many expected after hearing the console would cost $US449 ($713).

Jan 16, 2025 | 9news.com.au | Mark Santomartino

Nintendo has finally lifted the lid on the Nintendo Switch 2 and it is beautiful. A trailer for the new system quietly appeared online in the early hours of Friday morning Australian time; confirming features - and a new Mario Kart - which have been rumoured for months. We don't have details on price or a release date just yet, which will be confirmed at presentation on April 2. Here's what we know so far, and some lingering questions.

Jan 16, 2025 | 9news.com.au | Mark Santomartino

Gone are the days of fumbling for printed paper tickets. Digital wallets are king, and if you've visited the Australian Open this week, you may have noticed just how much your ticket can do. Thanks to an Apple update, and a new partnership with Ticketmaster, iPhone users can find maps, curated tennis playlists, buy merchandise and check the weather from within their wallet. READ MORE: Is 2025 the year of the robot?