Save the date for these major industry events in 2021.
JULY
July 16-17
Roma, Queensland
The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ) will celebrate its 40th anniversary at this year’s event, returning to the location of the very first meeting in 1981 – Roma. The event will discuss the latest industry developments and the future of the industry.
AUGUST
QTA NQ Women in Transport & Logistics Breakfast
August 4
Townsville, Queensland
At this event at The Ville Resort & Casino, guests will hear from a number of inspiring women who are thriving in their careers. It is open to both men and women and will be based upon the theme ‘Choose to challenge for change’.
August 14
Perth, WA
The Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA will host its annual industry day at Burswood on Swan.
NatRoad Conference
August 19-21
Gold Coast, Queensland
The NatRoad National Conference aims to provide an opportunity for freight operators to get together and reconnect after a difficult year. Event highlights include the ‘NatRoad Parliament’ where attendees can debate pressing issues; and the NatRoad Awards which will be presented at the Gala Dinner.
August 20-21
Bendigo, Victoria
The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Victoria represents 200 rural operators throughout the state. It will hold its conference weekend at the All Seasons Resort in Bendigo.
August 21
Adelaide Convention Centre, SA
The South Australian Road Transport Association’s event will be opened by Premier Steven Marshall and Minister Corey Wingard. It will discuss issues impacting the industry including the Heavy Vehicle National Law, driver licencing and more. The dinner will feature industry awards, an auction and live entertainment.
National Road Transport Hall of Fame Reunion
August 23-29
Alice Springs, NT
The National Transport Historical Society and The Old Ghan Historical Society has announced the inaugural Festival of Transport, with new events to be held alongside the usual reunion activities, including introducing the newest members to the Rimula Wall of Fame.
August 23-29
National event
National Skills Week is dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning. Over 500 events are set to take place across Australia.
August 28
Heatherton, Victoria
The inaugural Heatherton Truck Show will help raise money for Variety, the children’s charity. The day will include a vast display of trucks old and new, awards presentations, food stands, kids activities and more.
QTA Annual Dinner & Awards Night
August 28
Bowen Hills, Queensland
A highlight on the Queensland Trucking Association calendar, the annual dinner and awards night will celebrate the road freight industry in Queensland.
SEPTEMBER
September 8-10
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
MEGATRANS is Australia’s leading industry freight and logistics trade exhibition and conference, showcasing multimodal transport solutions. For the first time, MEGATRANS will be held in conjunction with the specialised bulk handling expo, Australian Bulk Handling Expo 2021, with both events taking place side by side.
Australasian Road Safety Conference
September 28-30
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
The 2021 Australasian Road Safety Conference will combine a mixture of in-person and online delivery to ensure people can be involved regardless of any travel restrictions that may be in place. The event aims to align with road safety efforts across Australia, New Zealand and globally, and assist in building road safety capacity.
September 29 – October 1
Gold Coast, Queensland
The date is set for the Trucking Australia conference, presented by the Australian Trucking Association, with further details and VIP conference packages to be released soon.
OCTOBER
Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy
October 2-3
Gatton, Qld
The memorial convoy gives drivers and their families an opportunity to get together with other truckies in a social environment whilst making the public aware that truckies are the backbone of the country.
October 31
Sydney, NSW
Since the first Convoy for Kids Sydney in 1992, which was started by truckies, there has been nearly $3 million raised for kids’ charities and hospitals in NSW. The upcoming convoy will start from Huntingwood and arrive at Hawkesbury Showground in Clarendon for a fun-filled family day with rides, entertainment, food and stalls.
NOVEMBER
November 21
Illawarra, NSW
The Illawarra Convoy and Family Fun Day is the largest truck and motorbike convoy in the Southern Hemisphere, raising much needed funds for various charities.
Brisbane Convoy for Kids and Truck Show
November 6
Redcliffe Showgrounds, Queensland
Raising money for Hummingbird House, the truck and bike convoy will run from Forest Lake to Redcliffe Showgrounds, where there will be a truck show with awards that include everything from Best Decorated Truck to Best Dressed Driver. The evening will culminate in a fireworks display. In 2019, the event raised $140,000 and it’s hoped that can be achieved again.
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