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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Roads Australia wants further transport funding after Bruce announcement
Roads Australia has welcomed the federal government’s funding announcement of $7.2 billion for Queensland’s Bruce Highway while warning that continued investment is needed to keep truckies safe.
While
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Hume Highway rest area upgrades getting underway
The New South Wales government has announced that works to upgrade rest stops along the Hume Highway will begin this month.
Courtesy of a $1.8 million investment from the federal and NSW governments, rest
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Smarter Highway technology hits regional NSW roads
The New South Wales government has today launched a new program of low-cost technology trials on the state’s regional highways to promote safer driver behaviour in 2025.
The $5 million Smarter Highways
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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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NSW government to introduce green reflector sites for new regional rest areas
The New South Wales government has unveiled a raft of new green reflector sites on regional roads to boost heavy vehicle rest stop options across the state.
As part of the state government’s $11.9 million
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$40 million announced for Gilgandra intersection upgrade
The federal and New South Wales governments have revealed a $40 million investment in upgrading major intersections in Gilgandra to make them safer for heavy vehicle drivers.
As part of the funding package,
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Governments raise alarm to startling 2024 road toll figures
Numerous state and territory governments are calling for drivers to be safer on the roads in 2025 following the release of the 2024 road toll figures.
In total, 1302 lives were lost on Australian roads
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Historic funding to drive “special but dangerous” highway to safety and productivity highs
Wayne Sachs remembers the day he decided to take action. As a seasoned paramedic with more than 50 years of experience for the Queensland Ambulance Service, the numerous call outs to Gympie and the Bruce
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Council calls for bypass to protect community from trucks
A Victorian local council has called on the state government to complete a crucial bypass to ensure up to 50 trucks no longer pass through main roads each hour in peak times and “protect the community”.
The
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