Every person’s mental health matters
Every September, we acknowledge R U OK? Day, with this important event serving as a reminder for all Aussies to check in with those around us.
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Why new rights for drivers and gig workers matter
The road transport industry has long been the engine room of Australia’s economy – delivering goods, connecting communities, and keeping our nation moving. Yet for too long, the people who power this essential industry – our truck drivers, couriers, and gig workers – have operated under immense pressure, often without the protections they deserve.
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Closing the knowledge gap in trucking
I was trying to think what has changed the most in the industry, not concerning the most noticeable, like equipment, technology etc.
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Transport industry’s vital role in waste sector’s resilience
As the Victorian Waste Management Association’s (VWMA) 2025 state conference drew to a close this week, I was struck by the sheer breadth of challenges and opportunities facing our sector.
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Truckies on high alert after rest area robberies
Truckies around North Queensland have been on high alert when stopping at rest areas following an armed robbery at one in late July.
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Have your say on proposed licensing scheme for operators and supply chain partners
Last month’s column in Big Rigs certainly fanned the flames of those who agree or disagree with a road freight licensing system!
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Speed cameras on state’s bridge network doing ‘roaring trade’
Cameras on the giant Tasman Bridge which spans the mighty Derwent River at Hobart, Tasmania, have been doing a roaring trade, according to some of my contacts in the Apple Isle.
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NHVR kicking safety goals with OSOM campaign
At the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), we are incredibly proud to reflect on the successful wrap-up of our latest road safety campaign, “It’s Black and White: We All Need Space”.
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Highlighting Victoria’s regional road freight supply chain vitality
Over the past month, the Victorian Transport Association proudly hosted a series of Regional Forums in Shepparton, Mildura, and Traralgon, each drawing strong attendance and engagement from local transport operators, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
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You would think we would have national uniformity by now
This month marks 55 years in the industry for me and in a large country with a small population, you would think that we would have national uniformity by now, in 2025.
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