Re: Re: WATCH: First tram crosses Olsen Ave as testing begins on Gold Coast light rail second stage | Gold Coast Bulletin
  Tim Boxsell

That's correct Tony, construction on Newcastle is supposed to start this month & be finished in 2019. (we'll see)
Canberra is due to open in 2018 or 19 depending on where you read it.
Regards,
Tim, in Sydney.