Two long-awaited road upgrades in the Hunter Valley have received a significant funding boost in the latest NSW State Budget, with the government allocating an additional $35 million to duplicate Thornton
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NHVR urges caution this Fatality Free Friday
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) supports this year’s Fatality Free Friday, a safety initiative with the aim of a day without a single fatality on Australian roads.
Last year (2024) was the
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ANCAP targets light truck safety after record road toll
ANCAP SAFETY has launched a road safety program in a bid to curb growing road fatalities, following the highest road toll in Australia in over a year.
Australian road fatalities reached a 12-year high
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WSROC welcomes $1.9 billion Western Sydney transport infrastructure plan
The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC), the peak body representing Western Sydney councils, has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a $1.9 billion investment in Western
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SA regional roads get $168 million boost from Road Safety Program
The federal and South Australian governments have invested $168 million to begin a series of road safety treatments across South Australia regional roads from April onwards.
The investment comes through
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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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WRF CEO calls for change after long weekend near miss
The WRF CEO says governments must act now to protect Australian freight routes against severe weather events
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Construction commences on alternate Palmerston Highway route
The Queensland government says the temporary single lane on the Palmerston Highway is expected to open by mid-February
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National Farmers Federation welcomes $1 billion road funding
The NFF says this increased funding will provide key resources to maintain local roads
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VTA welcomes more than $1 billion for road repair funding
Roads to Recovery funding will double from $500 million to $1 billion over time
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