In the ever-changing transport landscape, improving environmental sustainability is paramount for Australian industry. Demand for eco-friendly solutions is becoming a pressing issue for operators as greenhouse
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HVIA extends partnership with Healthy Heads
The Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has formalised an agreement to extend their partnership with Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds.
The partnership will see the organisations continue to work
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Training partnership supports growing demand for EVs
TAFE NSW has partnered with Hyundai Australia to provide aspiring mechanics with the necessary skills to support the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in the light truck market.
TAFE NSW automotive teacher
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Kapsch TrafficCom technology wins ITS Award
Global transportation solutions company Kapsch TrafficCom has announced that a project it collaborated on, alongside Queensland’s department of transport and main roads (TMR), has won the Connected and
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Isuzu trucks provide versatility for Pirtek
As global fluid transfer solutions company Pirtek grows its reach in Australia, Isuzu says its near 100 trucks that it has provided them have helped them to do so.
Pirtek brand manager Brian Watson says
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NHVR outlines goals for Queensland transition
Since its establishment in 2013 by then federal transport minister Anthony Albanese, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has slowly grown its operations across Australia. The past five years has
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Roads Australia appoints new board directors
National body Roads Australia (RA) has appointed Scott Power, Alison Close and Nicole Green to its board of directors following its first ever electronic ballot.
RA chair Aneetha de Silva says the appointment
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Upgrade works commence on key Tasmanian freight route
The federal and Tasmanian governments have announced that works to improve the Zeehan Highway between the Murchison Highway and Henty Road has begun.
The upgrades form part of a jointly funded initiative
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Construction begins on new Great Northern Highway overtaking lanes
The Western Australian and federal governments have announced that delivery of 11 overtaking lanes on the Great Northern Highway between Newman and Port Headland is underway.
The federal government says
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Veolia unveils Volvo electric garbage truck
Environmental solutions company Veolia Australia and New Zealand has teamed up with Volvo to begin trialing a new electric garbage truck in Canberra.
Veolia says Canberra residents will be able to see
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NHVR relaunches campaign
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched a new targeted operation focused on mechanical safety and compliance with mass, dimension and loading requirements for heavy vehicles currently
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Swinburne gains federal funding for EV charging platform development
Swinburne University has been provided a $3 million grant to help develop a platform that could enable electric trucks to charge as they drive along a highway.
The technology aims to implement an embedded
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Austroads to develop heavy vehicle hazard perception test
Australian and New Zealand transport agency Austroads is undertaking a new project to design, develop and deliver a heavy vehicle hazard perception test for Australian road conditions.
Centre for Accident
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Further works to commence on crucial NSW freight route
The New South Wales government has announced that major construction works are set to commence at the Princes Highway intersection with Jervis Bay Road at Falls Creek.
The project has been jointly funded
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Iveco and Hyundai unveil all-electric vehicle
Iveco has announced that it is set to take delivery of Hyundai Motor Group’s global all-electric light commercial vehicle platform (eLCV) soon after entering into a supply agreement with the manufacturer.
Iveco
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NSW government releases Rozelle Interchange travel time data
The NSW government says it is responding to community calls for greater transparency around the Rozelle Interchange with the release for the first time of travel time data to help motorists plan their
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NatRoad applauds NSW committee for rest area call
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) says a Parliamentary Committee report into pressures on NSW heavy vehicle drivers has “nailed it”.
NatRoad says the report ensures the safety of heavy
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Construction commences on improving key Tasmania freight routes
The Tasmanian and federal governments have announced that works to improve three bridges on key transport routes in the Derwent Valley have commenced.
Works include two bridge crossings being removed
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NSW completes major freight rail upgrades
The NSW government has revealed it has completed major duplication works on the Botany Rail line after two and a half years of construction.
The Botany Rail line is now operational, with the Cabramatta
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NHVR to assume Queensland heavy vehicle regulation
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced the regulation of heavy vehicle services in Queensland will be transferred to it from April.
Currently, the NHVR is responsible for applying the
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