The Shire of Coolgardie in WA is undertaking upgrade works at the Coolgardie Road Train Assembly Area (RTAA) between January 19-26. The works will involve the application of asphalt surfacing funded through
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Over regulation needs to stop: New Year wish list
My wish list for 2026 for the road freight transport industry is quite simple. No.1: More appreciation from the general public for what the transport industry does for this country. Australia is a wide
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Veteran truckie unveils 28-point plan to save trucking
Time is of the essence. You can accept the status quo, or take a stand for your rights, your choice. Below are the demands of independent contractors and long-distance drivers to the National Heavy Vehicle
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Trusty workhorse upgraded with newer model
An Isuzu that Matt Lunn purchased 17 years ago has been such a dependable workhorse that in late 2025 he purchased a new model. The 48-year-old is based in Townsville and his business is Lunn’s Plumbing
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It’s important drivers understand they are valued: New Year wish list
It’s been interesting reading back on my wishes for 2025 – 12 months on and my intentions, goals and dreams are still very much the same. I wish for better training opportunities, more industry pathways,
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#PicOfTheDay – Jake Hearn
A cool pic snapped just south of Winton, while heading back from Darwin. We’ll choose a pic to appear in our Facebook cover slot, and will publish some of the best pics in our upcoming print edition
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Truck abandoned after driver busted dumping illegal load
Fairfield mayor Frank Carbone has sent a warning to illegal dumpers in his Sydney local government area that they will be prosecuted and fined if caught. Carbone’s message comes after two drivers
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Reid Highway Interchanges upgrade begins
The $225 million Reid Highway Interchanges Project aims to improve freight efficiency in Perth’s north-eastern suburbs. Jointly funded by the Federal and Western Australian governments, the project will
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Janus Electric appoints new CEO
Zero carbon solution provider, Janus Electric, has appointed Ben Hutt as its new CEO and Managing Director. The Sydney-based company seeks to reimagine commercial road transport with breakthrough
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Trucks get police escort to deliver hay to fire-ravaged Victoria town
Alexandra, located at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range in Victoria, is among numerous towns to be devastated by bushfires. As news of the Victorian bushfire emergency broke, a transport operator
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