Works kick off on key cattle freight route upgrades under $500 million program
Work has officially begun on the first project under the Australian and Queensland governments $500 million Queensland Beef Roads program.
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Exploring how smart braking systems can help reduce rollovers in the livestock industry
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) has launched its ‘Braking Habits’ project, which encourages better safety through the use of smart braking systems and telematic data, to help reduce rollovers.
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Livestock trucks begin using Melbourne’s CityLink tunnels in new trial
Livestock trucks have now been given access to Melbourne’s Burnley and Domain tunnels, as part of a 12-month trial that commenced on January 1, 2025.
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Peak WA livestock body slams $32.7 million support package for live sheep export phase-out
President of the Livestock and Rural Transport Association (LRTAWA), Ben Sutherland, has expressed his frustration at the federal government over the looming live sheep export ban.
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Livestock trucks to gain access to Melbourne’s CityLink tunnels
As part of a 12-month trial, livestock trucks will be given access to the Burnley and Domain tunnels from early 2025.
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Finalists revealed for LRTAQ Young Person in Transport Award
The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ) has announced seven finalists for its 2023 Young Person in Transport Award, with the winner to be revealed later this month.
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