Regional truck dealerships are consolidating in a move set to reshape service support for freight operators across northern Victoria and the southern Riverina.
PACCAR Australia has confirmed that Twin
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Record crowd honours industry leaders at 2025 HVIA Awards
The heavy vehicle industry’s biggest celebration has marked a milestone year, with a record crowd filling the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for the 2025 HVIA National Awards Gala.
The event
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HVIA appoints new advocacy lead as regulatory pressures grow
HVIA has appointed Aaron Johnstone as its new Chief Advocacy Officer, strengthening its national policy and engagement capability at a time of significant regulatory change for the heavy vehicle industry.
Johnstone
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UK–Australia road safety MoU aims to lift workplace driving standards
Australia’s National Road Safety Partnership Program has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Kingdom’s National Highways, strengthening international collaboration on workplace road
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Fremantle bridge closure to reshape travel from February 2026
The State Government has confirmed the Fremantle Traffic Bridge will close on 1 February 2026, marking the start of its final construction phase as crews work to complete a new bridge for the port city.
The
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Port Hedland revetment upgrade enters final construction stage
Pilbara Ports has begun the final construction stage of the Eastern Harbour Revetment Upgrade, a project designed to protect the Port of Port Hedland’s inner harbour assets and improve resilience against
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Austroads pushes to update road design rules for large freight vehicles
Austroads has released new recommendations to update several of its national road design guides, following a detailed review of how well current standards accommodate large freight vehicles.
The research
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Next Bruce Highway upgrades fast-tracked in $500m safety push
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have unveiled 22 new Bruce Highway upgrades worth more than $500 million, accelerating the next wave of road safety works along one of Australia’s most critical
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Trucking groups reject HVNL change, warn reforms threaten operators
Three of Australia’s leading trucking bodies have issued their strongest warning yet on the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Amendment Bill, arguing the reform package risks deterring participation,
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NatRoad backs HVNL overhaul but warns industry still lacks detail
NatRoad has welcomed the passage of the HVNL Amendment Bill, describing it as an overdue step towards a more modern regulatory system for heavy vehicles.
But the group says operators still lack clarity
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