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Australian transport needs productivity roadmap 7/15/2014

The business of transport is a complicated one, and there are a host of factors that will influence the efficiency of Australia's logistics networks into the future.

Road safety: an accident waiting to happen? 7/15/2014

Earlier this month 150 truck drivers and their families held an advance memorial for 330 people they say will die in truck-related crashes on the country's highways this year, a ...

PUP's failure to keep carbon tax promise 'will disappoint public' 7/14/2014

Clive Palmer and his PUP senators will have much to explain to voters if it does play its part in scrapping the carbon tax this week, Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has said. ...

PUP's protest vote on carbon tax 'delays the inevitable' 7/10/2014

A bid by the Abbott government to repeal the carbon tax earlier than originally planned has been stonewalled by Clive Palmer and his Palmer United Party senators, following their ...

'Critical' design considerations for WestConnex 7/10/2014

Innovative tunnel designs and world class motorway management systems are the key to ensuring WestConnex is safe and delivers value to Sydney motorists, according to a new report by ...

NSW Budget emphasises 'importance of logistics' 7/9/2014

The NSW Budget has emphasised the importance of logistics and the efficient movement of freight according to the Australian Logistics Council.

Detail of Aust-Japan free trade agreement 'critical': industry 7/9/2014

The effects of the historic free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan should be seen by business and industry alike before the end of the year, Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb said.

Annual heavy vehicle crashes decline: report 7/7/2014

Annual deaths from crashes involving a heavy vehicle have decreased by nearly a third in the last decade.

Aust must guard against "BANANA" syndrome: Abbott 7/7/2014

Paul Keating once spoke of Australia becoming a banana republic back in 1986. Now the humble fruit has become the topic of conversation again with Tony Abbott telling a conference ...

Final stage of Pacific Hwy upgrade approved 7/4/2014

The Pacific Highway upgrade recently reached a major milestone with the NSW government announcing that planning approval had been given for the final section of the highway to be ...

New dangerous goods code aligns Australia with overseas 7/3/2014

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the latest version of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, providing an updated technical resource designed to keep the transport ...

1 year on: Sydney Trains adds $33 million station refresh 7/2/2014

Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian has announced a $33 million expansion of the Station Refresh program, adding another 28 of the busiest hubs across the network, one year ...

Industries to rise and fall in the next financial year 7/2/2014

As Australian companies ring in the new financial year, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the industries set to sink and soar.

'New era' for Australian industry and small business 7/2/2014

A new era for industry development in Australia has begun, focusing on new investment, jobs growth, and new opportunities for Australian entrepreneurs, according to the Federal ...

Australian PMI: Manufacturing contracts slightly in June 7/2/2014

The latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) remained in contractionary territory in June, down slightly by 0.3 points to 48.9 ...

6th new rail maintenance facility to open in Western Sydney 6/30/2014

Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian says a sixth brand new rail maintenance Centre of Excellence will be opened in Western Sydney, to further improve the mess left behind by ...

WestConnex M4 East infrastructure project set to boost economy 6/27/2014

The Australian and New South Wales governments are getting on with delivering stage one of WestConnex to ensure we grow our economy more quickly and support thousands of new jobs.

Tasmanian shipping reform promises to create competitive industry 6/25/2014

Tasmania's shipping services are set on a more competitive course with the release yesterday (24 June) of the Productivity Commission's Inquiry Report into Tasmanian Freight and ...

New Sydney rail nerve centre to 'modernise' network 6/20/2014

Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian announced the NSW government will invest $11.4 million this year in a new Rail Operations Centre (ROC) to modernise the railway and reduce ...

Future of manufacturing 'in peril' due to TAFE funding cuts 6/19/2014

The AMWU marked national TAFE Day this week by taking the fight for our apprentices' rights to quality training to the heart of the problem – Canberra.

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