Extra $2.7 million for COVID-affected agricultural field days
The Australian Government has today announced a further $2.7 million of funding for agricultural field days to ensure they can continue after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Have your say on what regional bridges need fixing
The Australian Government is calling on freight operators to help improve key freight routes by giving feedback on local government infrastructure assets.
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ATA pushes to stop the superannuation guarantee increase
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) is calling on the Australian Government not to proceed with the increase in the superannuation guarantee planned for 1 July 2021.
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‘Building for Tomorrow’ key to WA’s economic recovery
WA’s biggest ever transport infrastructure program, the $6.5 billion Building for Tomorrow program, is tipped to be a key feature of the state’s COVID-19 economic recovery.
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Kel Baxter reappointed as ITC Chair
Owner of Kel Baxter Transport, Kel Baxter, will retain his role as Chair of the Australian Trucking Association’s Industry Technical Council (ATA ITC), after being reappointed for a further two-year period.
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VTA welcomes broader scope for Covid-19 testing of truckies
Heavy vehicle drivers can now get tested for Covid-19 in Victoria irrespective of whether they show symptoms, after the Victorian Government adjusted its guidance to align with other jurisdictions and to help overcome delays at borders that were disrupting supply chains.
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Sydney couple fined $9000 for border breach in truck
A couple from Sydney has been fined over $9000 for a border breach into Queensland, where they were stopped by police.
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QTA receives funding for Driving Heart Health program
Hino Australia wins global awards and expands on capped price program
For the 12th straight year, Hino Australia has earned the international Parts Department of the Year Award, while also claiming the Service Department of the Year Award for the ninth successive time.
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VTA awarded mental health funding
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) is among 26 organisations to secure a share in $5.9 million of Commonwealth funding under Round 5 of the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative.
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