The recent announcement of an additional $1 million investment by the Victorian Government into training heavy vehicle drivers is not just a fiscal decision; it’s a strategic investment in the engine that drives Victoria’s economy.
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Why diesel now symbolises an outdated era
Climate change stands as an undeniable challenge of our time, echoing through the melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and the ominous shadow of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Paving the way to productivity
As the arteries of our regional infrastructure, roads are the lifelines connecting towns, workplaces, and vital supplies.
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Closing Loopholes Bill will benefit transport industry
The passage of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 marks a significant milestone for the transport industry in Australia.
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Summer disruption underscores urgent need for waterfront reform
As another Australian summer draws to a close it’s instructive to reflect on three months of incredible uncertainty at ports around the country, particularly the Port of Melbourne which experienced almost routine-like industrial and cyber-security unrest, and disruptive political activism.
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Laying out the many industry challenges ahead for 2024
It’s great to once again be able to engage with Big Rigs readers and I look forward to advocating on a range of issues that are of key importance to VTA members and the broader freight and logistics this year.
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Grateful for the increased investment in regional roads
In the evolving landscape of Victoria’s transport networks, the importance of robust infrastructure cannot be overstated.
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Critical juncture for decarbonising the freight industry
In an era marked by growing climate consciousness and the increasing need for sustainability, the freight industry stands at a critical juncture.
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Boosting truckie ranks from sub-continent is a win-win, says CEO
With the pandemic reasonably behind us, life is slowly returning to normal, and with-it Australia’s borders are open to new migrants and permanent residents. Indeed, the conversations are now reverting to the concept of a “Big Australia”, and definitions around a reasonable annual immigration in-take.
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Countdown is on to big awards night in Melbourne
The countdown is on for one of our industry’s most significant and best attended events with the gala presentation of the 33rd Australian Freight Industry Awards, proudly sponsored by TWUSUPER and Viva Energy Australia.
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