Botany privatisation to bankroll key road projects
NSW will privatise Port Botany and use the proceeds to bankroll upgrades to the Pacific and Princes highways
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Push to get Truck Action Plan back on agenda
Two MPs are pushing to get the Truck Action Plan back on the Victorian Government's agenda
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BUDGET: O’Farrell needs to cough up for extra funds
Federal Government will only invest an extra $750 million on the Pacific Highway if the NSW Government matches funding
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BUDGET: Freight focus under managed motorway scheme
Federal Government to spend $61.4 million retrofitting motorways to improve productivity, including prioritising freight
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BUDGET: Fuel credits remain despite protests
Trucking will still receive fuel tax credits despite protests from environmental movement
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BUDGET: Trucking gets $28m boost for rest areas
Budget allocates $28 million for heavy vehicle roadside facilities, but no word on whether funding will be extended beyond 2012
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BUDGET: Vehicle allowance gets cautious welcome
News of $5,000 depreciation allowance for small businesses buying new vehicles receives cautious welcome from manufacturers
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Level crossing removal to reduce traffic congestion
Decision to remove level crossings around Melbourne will ease traffic congestion, engineer says
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No truck plan, but Budget outlines help for last mile access
VIC BUDGET: Government criticised for approach to trucks on residential streets, but announces funding for last mile access issues
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SA commits to roads in Budget
South Australia will continue investment in key road projects, but will scrap a regional fuel subsidy scheme
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Qld heavy vehicle enforcement 'condemned' by LNP
Queensland Government's approach to heavy vehicle enforcement "condemned" by the Liberal National Party (LNP)
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Dodgy truckers exploit enforcement changes, LNP says
Dodgy trucking operators are escaping compliance net due to decline in number of transport inspectors in Queensland, Opposition claims
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Work begins on Reid Highway interchange
Work will begin today on new $48 million Reid Highway and Alexander Drive interchange in WA
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No transport details in Abbott budget reply
Trucking operators will need to wait to learn what plans Tony Abbott has for the industry
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FEDERAL BUDGET: TWU backs intermodal hub
TWU supports funding for intermodal hub in NSW, saying it will help truck drivers
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Brumby opens the kitty for transport
Victorian Budget sets aside millions in road projects along with cuts to payroll tax and premiums
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RTA commits funds to truck stop
RTA to spend funds to make it easier for truck drivers using Clybucca Roadhouse
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No room for rest areas in $3.5bn road splurge
Nothing from Queensland's $3.53 billion road program will be spent on rest areas, despite industry facing new fees and taxes
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Road groups back NSW Budget
Industry groups back $4.4 billion road infrastructure investment, but want more done on road safety
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Bligh unveils roads program, as finances crumble
Bligh Government commits multi-billion dollar road infrastructure program, despite Queensland's finances plunging into deficit
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