Twenty-six projects aimed at saving lives and reducing road trauma will share in $5.9 million under Round 5 of the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
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Annual ‘Fitness to Drive’ process just got a whole lot easier for NSW truckies
The annual trip to the doctor to ensure ‘Fitness to Drive’ is now simpler and more efficient for NSW truckies.
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Queensland closes its borders
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced hard border closures will come into effect from 1am on Saturday 8 August.
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Thumbs up for NHVR safety technology blueprint
Developed to support manufacturers and operators to incorporate the latest safety technology into new and existing heavy vehicles, a recently launched blueprint has received widespread industry support, according to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
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NSW makes border concessions for freight workers
With the NSW border currently closed to Victoria to help curb the spread of COVID-19, NSW Health has made some welcome concessions for freight operators.
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Bruce Highway safety upgrades begin in North Queensland
New signs and line markings are being installed on the Bruce Highway in North Queensland as part of the Australian Government’s Bruce Highway – Additional Funding for Black Spots, Rest Areas and Safety Upgrades (BRASU) program.
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Prioritising national supply chains as Victoria tightens COVID-19 restrictions
Following the announcement of tightened COVID-19 restrictions for Victoria, the Victorian Transport Association has praised the state government for working to prioritise and protect the nation’s supply chains.
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$223 million funding boost for urgent WA road upgrades
THE Western Roads Federation has welcomed news of a $223 million boost for roading in Western Australia.
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Peak body calls for urgent fixes for substandard regional and remote roads
New infrastructure funding needs to fix poor quality roads in remote and regional areas, said Australian Trucking Association (ATA) Chair David Smith.
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Woolies to build new hi-tech DCs in south-west Sydney
Woolworths is planning to build two new automated grocery distribution centres in the Moorebank Logistics Park in south-west Sydney.
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