The federal government has hosted a Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) road transport industry delegation that has involved the first applications submitted to the Fair Work Commission.
Last year, the federal
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Transport depots permitted to operate around the clock in FNQ
The Queensland government has released new emergency planning declarations that allow essential businesses in north and Far North Queensland to continue 24-hour re-supplies.
The supply chain will keep
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How to control your 24-hour cycle and stay compliant
I help lots of drivers who’ve been breached for errors in their work diary. I find there are a couple of common mistakes that cause most of the problems. Thankfully, they’re mistakes that are easy
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Melbourne council proposes truck ban on key roads
A Melbourne council is proposing a truck ban on sections of major roads in a bid to improve quality of life for people living along the roads.
Hume City Council has called for a truck ban to be imposed
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South Australian trial reduces OSOM permits
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced a new win for productivity in the transport industry, with South Australia streamlining its oversize overmass (OSOM) permits required on key routes.
Alongside
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NatRoad urges industry to cut the red tape on access permits
In four short years, heavy vehicle access permits could largely become a thing of the past.
NatRoad has proposed slashing 90 per cent of heavy vehicle access permits by 2028 in a submission to the National
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Queensland Police makes road safety plea after tragic start to 2025
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging every road user, including heavy vehicle operators, to re-evaluate their driving behaviours after a disastrous start to the year for the state’s road toll.
So
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Nation debates heavy vehicle licensing changes
As the Australian truck industry heads into another year, there are plenty of challenges rearing their head. From productivity, safety and fatigue issues, to law reforms, the industry has no shortage of
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TWU condemns Transurban heavy vehicle toll hike
The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has responded to Transurban’s latest toll road price increases for Sydney roads, condemning the company for the hike.
The New South Wales branch of the TWU says Transurban
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“Game-changer” Melbourne livestock tunnel trial underway
The Victorian government’s livestock truck tunnel trial is officially underway in Melbourne, with livestock trucks able to use CityLink tunnels as part of a 12-month trial.
From January 1, livestock
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