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It's time for action on highway safety

Shadow minister believes we could make an almost immediate improvement on safety by refocusing the Federal bureaucracy on...

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28th Jan. 2019 10:01 AM

ACTION NEEDED: Nearly three years since the abolition of the RSRT, the Coalition has not come up with any alternative plan on trucking safety, says Mr Albanese.

Renewed call for Augusta Highway upgrades after tragedy

Contractors boss' questions the lack of action to convert the heavily trafficked route into a dual north and south lanes...

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23rd April 2019 11:04 AM

FIX NEEDED: CCF(SA) CEO Phil Sutherland protesting inaction on the Augusta Highway.

New cameras target heavy vehicle safety

ACT roads will be safer with the roll out of new heavy vehicle monitoring cameras on both sides of the Federal Highway near...

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11th April 2019 2:04 PM

New heavy vehicle monitoring cameras at the Federal Highway near the NSW border.

Truckies share their top tips for road safety in new series

“I'M CONCERNED there is no formal requirement to teach new drivers about sharing the road with heavy vehicles. Nor is it a...

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17th April 2019 11:04 AM

Truckie and road safety advocate Rod Hannifey.

Combined call to extend asset write-off scheme

The ATA and HVIA join forces to push industry case for more help.

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29th April 2020 12:04 PM

UNITED STAND: HVIA CEO Todd Hacking, left, and Ben Maguire, from the ATA put their case for changes to the Government.

Victoria truckie faces charges after caught 750kg over limit

Police will charge a truck driver after he blew a tyre due to his trailer being over the weight limit in Craigieburn...

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25th Nov. 2019 3:11 PM

Heavy vehicle safety at saleyards under spotlight

The NHVR has met with parties concerned about heavy vehicle breaches at saleyards across New South Wales.

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31st Oct. 2018 11:10 AM

YARD SAFETY: The NHVR is reviewing heavy vehicle use at saleyards after a number of NSW breaches.

$1.5b plan for improving Northern Australia roads

Heavy vehicle operators on the remote northern road network are set to benefit from a $1.5billion spend being discussed...

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29th Oct. 2018 9:10 AM

IMPROVED ACCESS: The $1.5 billion Northern Australia ROSI would build on the important upgrades already progressing.

Tell your mate about heavy vehicle safety: Jacobson

ONE of Australia’s best-known personalities, Shane Jacobson, is back on board with the NHVR’s Tell a mate heavy vehicle...

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14th Nov. 2019 9:11 AM

Shane Jacobson urges drivers to Tell a mate about heavy vehicle safety

Senate inquiry chair visits truck stop to hear drivers’ concerns

WA Senator Glenn Sterle hits the road to hear what’s troubling truckies in Brisbane.

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03rd Feb. 2020 10:02 AM

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