Each trial will feature technology that detects an issue on the network. Image: NSW GovernmentA new program of technology trials will be running on highways across regional NSW this year. The $5m Smarter
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Major Western Highway repairs underway to support grain industry
The Victorian Government is supporting the state’s multi-billion dollar grain industry through repairing a busy section of the Western Highway. Crews have begun rehabilitation works on a one-kilometre
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New rest area being built to replace closed ‘Dust Bowl’ parking bay
After the closure of the ‘Dust Bowl’ on the Hume Highway at Menangle, NSW, almost a year ago, work has this week begun on a new replacement rest area for truckies. The Dust Bowl was an informal parking
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#PicOfTheDay – Scott Quinn
Scott Quinn sent this great shot of Quinn Transport’s B/A triple transporting 150 bales of wool from the Middleback ranges in South Australia. We’ll choose a pic to appear in our Facebook cover
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New toilet blocks to feature in $1.8 million Kyeamba Gap rest area upgrades
Upgrades to rest area facilities in both directions on the Hume Highway between Tarcutta and Holbrook are set to begin shortly, with new toilet facilities to be built at the two sites. The Kyeamba Gap
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Isuzu maintains top sales spot for 36th consecutive year
Isuzu Australia Limited has celebrated its 36th year at the top of its game, leading the truck sales tally for 2024, with one of its strongest-ever results of 13,402 trucks sold. This comes off the back
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Retro rigs roll out for Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show
This year’s Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show was a big success, with over 100 trucks and 2000 people turning out to join in the fun over the weekend. Young and old alike enjoyed the variety
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Australian Government announces several new rest stops
The Australian Government is continuing to improve road safety for truck drivers and other travellers across the country, with six new projects announced under the fourth tranche of the Heavy Vehicle Rest
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$251.7 million Walkerston Bypass opens to traffic
The new $251.7 million Walkerston Bypass has now opened to traffic, connecting the Peak Downs Highway west of Walkerston to the Mackay Ring Road near Paget. The bypass is the designated heavy vehicle route
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Registrations open for VTA State Conference 2025
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has announced that registrations are now open for the VTA State Conference 2025. Being held from 23-25 March at Silverwater Resort in Phillip Island, the State
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