Following a campaign from the Australia Trucking Association (ATA) and Truck Industry Council (TIC), the federal government’s amendment to the Australian Design Rules has come into effect.
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Steering Committee to continue for another year
The work of the federal government’s Steering Committee has been extended, working on the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative until at least June 30, 2025.
The committee works to improve safety
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Gympie Bypass to be completed after 15 years of works
A completion date for the new Gympie Bypass has been confirmed, with the $1.162 billion project set to be opened in October, 2024 – weather and construction conditions permitting.
The project has involved
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National safety campaign must include trucks, says ATA
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has called on the federal government to ensure that heavy vehicles and truck drivers are included in its planned road safety campaign.
$10.8 million has been pledged
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Changes on the way for Register of Approved Vehicles
The federal Department of Infrastructure is lining up changes to come into effect next year in response to the number of low and zero-emissions vehicles on the market as well as new vehicle efficiency
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Latest Newell Highway rest area works get underway
A new heavy vehicle rest area is taking shape along the Newell Highway, with foundation and pavement works now underway as a part of a state and federal jointly funded $261 million project.
This rest area
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Rozelle Interchange parliamentary inquiry revealed
A parliamentary inquiry into the construction of the maligned Rozelle Interchange has found the decision to build the road was made against the community’s best interests.
The multi-billion-dollar project
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Federal government calls for driver feedback on rest areas
The federal government is seeking feedback from the national community of truck drivers on the state of the nation’s rest areas, and is calling for opinions on both what rest areas are in need of upgrading
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Mitchell Highway set for further improvement works
Ongoing upgrades on a 50-kilometre stretch of New South Wales’ Mitchell Highway started back in 2018, but new safety measures on the road are already paying dividends with new wire rope barriers having
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Rockhampton Ring Road to receive major funding
The federal government has confirmed the total $1.73 billion commitment for the completion of the Rockhampton Ring Road which, when complete, is poised to see big trucks avoid 19 sets of traffic lights
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