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Largest ever national study reveals cycling’s triple bottom line

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In the largest ever study of its kind undertaken in Australia funded by governments, industry, motoring and bicycle groups, the 2023 WeRide Australian Cycling and eScooter Economy Report has reinforced cycling’s importance in delivering triple bottom line outcomes with significant economic, health and environmental benefits. The report revealed that that in 2022 the sector generated: … Continued

ARA welcomes Federal Government’s Infrastructure Policy

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The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s Infrastructure Policy Statement, saying it shows a strong commitment to city-shaping transport projects. ARA CEO Caroline Wilkie said the statement provided certainty to industry by committing to delivering nationally significant infrastructure focused on productivity, liveability and sustainability, benefiting all Australians. “We are at a crossroads … Continued

Path to Net Zero – Rail Industry launches Sustainability Guide

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  The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has released a dedicated Sustainability Guide to support the rail industry move faster towards a net zero future.   The guide, On Track to a Sustainable Future – Australasian Railway Association Sustainability Guide, launched today at ARA’s major conference AusRAIL PLUS 2023 in Sydney, offers practical solutions for small- … Continued

ASIA PACIFIC’S BIGGEST RAIL CONFERENCE AUSRAIL PLUS 2023 GETS UNDERWAY

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More than 6,000 people will attend a record-breaking, sold-out AusRAIL PLUS 2023, the Asia Pacific’s largest rail event, at the International Convention Centre, Sydney, from today. Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wilkie said leaders from Australia and overseas will discuss the latest trends, innovations and major issues in the rail industry, with … Continued

ARA 2023 Annual General Meeting Outcomes

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The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) hosted its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 13 November 2023. The following outcomes were confirmed at the meeting: ARA members endorsed a constitutional change to include an additional General Director – Manufacturers and Suppliers to increase the representation of this sector on the ARA Board to three directors. … Continued

GA-ASI Partners With EDGE to Integrate Smart Weapons Onto MQ-9B

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DUBAI, ARAB EMIRATES / ACCESSWIRE / November 12, 2023 / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optics, and related mission systems, and EDGE, a world-leading advanced technology group for defence and beyond, announced an agreement today to integrate EDGE smart weapons … Continued

Cyber attacks disruptive to supply chain

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Supply chain and logistics experts and a cyber security expert from RMIT University are available to talk to media about the cyber incident at DP World Australia and the potential knock-on effects for supply, demand and the economy nationally and globally.  —  Professor Vinh Thai, logistics and supply chain management  Topics: impacts, implications for various … Continued

Passengers reject single-pilot flights: new polling

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The vast majority of Australians would feel less safe and be more hesitant to book a ticket for a flight with only one pilot, new polling reveals.   Commercial airline flights are currently required to have at least two pilots – but some airlines, manufacturers and regulators are exploring reduced-crew and single-pilot operations in order … Continued