The Victorian Transport Association has welcomed additional financial support announced by the Victorian Government at the weekend to assist businesses that have been hit hard by trading restrictions. Read more
Like many readers, I was disappointed Big Rigs was recently shuttered as part of consolidation occurring in the publishing industry. For decades, Big Rigs filled a void servicing the interests of owner-operators and small-medium sized freight and logistics operators right around Australia, who relied on it for timely and relevant information about the transport industry.
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has recommended heavy vehicles be given greater access to Victoria’s road network at night and times when the general public is less likely to use it, in its consultations with the Victorian Government on re-opening the state’s economy during the its post-COVID recovery.
The NT Government has released border crossing updates. From 28 August, freight workers entering the NT and truck drivers of a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Mass of over 4.5 tonnes or train crew will be required to complete and submit an online COVID-19 Freight Risk Mitigation Management Plan prior to crossing the border.
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.
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has called for a resolution to the current chaos being faced by Victorian truck drivers who are required to regularly enter South Australia.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced hard border closures will come into effect from 1am on Saturday 8 August.
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.
