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$12.2m Esperance Port upgrade will improve access for B-triples

Once Esperance Port upgrades are complete, heavy vehicles will have easier port access and a more streamlined route that avoids unsafe interactions and challenging turning circles. Read More

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Awards, News, Shows, Truck events

Castlemaine Truck Show goes down a storm

A quiet growl turned into a roar as the trucks rolled through the main street of Castlemaine on Sunday, November 26, as day two of the 35th Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show got underway. Read More

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Industry pays tribute to Secon Carriers founder Maurie Considine

Family, friends and colleagues have shared an outpouring of tributes to container transport icon Maurie Considine, who died on November 26 at the age of 91.
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Staff WriterNovember 28, 2023, 10:15 amNovember 28, 2023 0 580

New South Wales, News, Road upgrades

Final piece of WestConnex opens to confusion and traffic chaos

Sydney’s Rozelle Interchange was opened over the weekend, after four years of construction – but a confusing road sign has contributed to peak hour traffic chaos. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 28, 2023, 10:07 amNovember 28, 2023 0 526

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#PicOfTheDay – Chris Mattsen

Chris Mattsen snapped this great pic while stuck going into Bedford Downs Station, WA, waiting on a grader. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 28, 2023, 8:40 amNovember 28, 2023 1 59

News

Truckie killed in rollover on Bruce Hwy at Clairview

A 40-year-old truckie has died following a truck rollover at Clairview earlier today, November 27.
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Staff WriterNovember 27, 2023, 6:01 pmNovember 27, 2023 0 679

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Huge hay run to help fire-impacted farmers

Christmas is coming early for fire-impacted farmers in the Moree Plains in NSW, as Aussie Hay Runners are heading their way with 75 trucks carrying 2,430 bales of golden hay. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 27, 2023, 3:53 pmNovember 27, 2023 0 777

News

NatRoad calls for faster action on HVNL reform

The National Road Transport Association has hit out at the slow pace of the Heavy Vehicle National Law reform, claiming “the time for stalling is over.” Read More

Staff WriterNovember 27, 2023, 3:17 pmNovember 27, 2023 0 440

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Truck convoys call for passing of reform

Hundreds of transport workers, employers and industry groups took part in a series of convoys at the weekend urging the passing of the Closing the Loopholes Bill which they say will establish fair, safe and sustainable standards in transport.
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Staff WriterNovember 27, 2023, 9:59 amNovember 27, 2023 0 437

New South Wales, News, Road upgrades

Singleton bypass plans on New England Hwy shift into higher gear

The long-awaited Singleton bypass on the New England Highway has survived the recent federal infrastructure cuts and is now one step closer to becoming a reality.
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Staff WriterNovember 27, 2023, 8:23 amNovember 27, 2023 0 744

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$12.2m Esperance Port upgrade will improve access for B-triples

Castlemaine Truck Show goes down a storm

Industry pays tribute to Secon Carriers founder Maurie Considine

Final piece of WestConnex opens to confusion and traffic chaos

#PicOfTheDay – Chris Mattsen

Truckie killed in rollover on Bruce Hwy at Clairview

Huge hay run to help fire-impacted farmers

NatRoad calls for faster action on HVNL reform

Truck convoys call for passing of reform

Singleton bypass plans on New England Hwy shift into higher gear

A new truck for a new adventure

Sydney to Brisbane for $525 in electric converted prime mover

Outback truckie comes to the rescue

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