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Rail industry launches strategy giving young professionals a voice

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The Australasian rail industry’s peak body has released a new strategy to ensure young rail professionals have a say in key issues such as addressing workforce gaps, increasing diversity and improving productivity and harmonisation. The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Young Leaders Advisory Board (Y-LAB) comprises eight members from leading public and private rail organisations in … Continued

Recognising excellence in aviation safety management

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) today announced the winners of its safety manager scholarship program aimed at boosting aviation safety in Australia.   Now in their second year, the scholarships – worth up to $5000 each – were awarded to Ashleigh May Jacka, Courtney Ryan, and Jaime Taylor.   CASA Director of Aviation Safety … Continued

China Eastern Airlines opens multiple international routes during 2024 Spring Festival travel rush

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SHANGHAI, Feb. 8, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– New forms and changes are expected to be observed in this year’s Spring Festival travel rush in China. China Eastern has stepped up efforts to newly open and resume international routes. Recently, it launched the Beijing Daxing-Kuala Lumpur route and resumed the Shanghai Pudong-Cairns, Australia route. It will also add … Continued

CarExpert caps big 2023, flags new products and IPO

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2023 was a year of records for CarExpert.com.au and the leading new car website is signalling its intentions to drive further growth as it heads toward IPO. The business, approaching the end of its fourth year of operations, believes it has changed the automotive landscape in 2023, setting and breaking records along the way. Among … Continued

Toyota: Regret Over Another Testing Scandal

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Toyota has recently released a report detailing certification testing violations by its related entity, Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO). Toyota has reported that TICO was using different ECU software during the certification testing process than that used for mass production, improving test results of three of its diesel engine models (impacting popular models including Land Cruiser … Continued

Car costs not improving anytime soon

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A supply chain and logistics expert says despite the hope the cost of a cars would improve post COVID, it’s unlikely to happen in 2024.  Professor Vinh Thai, logistics and supply chain management    Topics: car supply, new cars, used cars, supply chain management   “Many expected the pains of buying new and second hand cars in … Continued

ADVENTURERS REJOICE THE NATIONAL 4×4 OUTDOORS SHOW IS BACK FOR 2024

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Calling all adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers! The National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Australia’s premiere outdoors lifestyle event, returns to the Brisbane Showgrounds from March 15th – 17th. Get ready for an exhilarating three days, filled with exciting activities and unforgettable memories, from Australia’s favourite pastimes.   This year’s show is shaping up to be one … Continued

RACV INVESTING IN EV NETWORK IN VICTORIA

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RACV first invested in EV charging nearly 10 years ago via the installation of some slow chargers in its Victorian Clubs and Resorts. In 2017 RACV became a significant shareholder in Chargefox, now Australia’s largest charging network, and in 2022 became a major Shareholder in JET Charge, Australia’s leading supplier of charging equipment. Given increasing … Continued

The ARA welcomes railway crossing safety strategy and roundtable

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The country’s peak rail body has urged state governments, industry groups, private operators and unions to all work together to improve railway crossing safety.   The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) welcomed today’s announcement by Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King and Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads and … Continued