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Train Operations return to public hands in landmark transition

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The Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU) is celebrating a major milestone event on February 2, 2025, as the first stage of returning South Australia’s trains and trams to public ownership begins. We congratulate the Malinauskas Government for its commitment, political will and fortitude to bring public transport back under public control. On 1 July … Continued

RACV PROVIDES REMINDER TO PREVENT CHILDREN BEING LOCKED IN HOT CARS

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To prevent children being locked in hot cars, RACV is appealing to all parents and carers to adopt safe behaviours this summer. In 2024, RACV received 653 calls from parents and carers seeking help to free children accidentally locked in vehicles. RACV General Manager Automotive Services Makarla Cole warned that cabin temperatures can climb rapidly, … Continued

RACV REMINDS DRIVERS OF ROAD SAFETY AROUND SCHOOLS

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The Victorian school year resumes this week, with more than a million students expected to walk through school gates in 2025. The return to the classroom serves as an important reminder for all road users, not just parents and carers, to be alert for children when driving and understand the road rules around school zones. … Continued

Electric Vehicle Council announces appointment of new CEO

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The Electric Vehicle Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Delvecchio as its new chief executive officer.   Ms Delvecchio replaces the EVC’s inaugural CEO, Behyad Jafari, who stepped down in mid-2024 after eight years in the role, and the interim CEO, Samantha Johnson, former Polestar Australia managing director.   Ms Delvecchio brings extensive expertise in … Continued

HELPING STRATHALBYN PILOTS TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) invites pilots of all licence categories to attend the upcoming pilot safety seminar in Strathalbyn next week.  Each year, CASA’s aviation safety advisors host free seminars across Australia to help pilots refresh their skills, enhance their knowledge, and improve flight safety.  Effective communication is essential to flight safety, particularly … Continued

AIT Worldwide Logistics executives appointed to new leadership roles

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Chief Development Officer, Ray Fennelly, Chief Information Officer, Ann Nemphos, to guide company towards achieving five-year goals ITASCA, Ill.–BUSINESS WIRE– AIT Worldwide Logistics, a global supply chain solutions leader, has named Ray Fennelly to the position of chief development officer (CDO) and Ann Nemphos to chief information officer (CIO). This executive management reorganization improves the … Continued

Tightening transport security across sea and sky

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Legislation to mitigate threats to maritime and aviation security will be examined by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) as it starts a review today of the Transport Security Amendment (Security of Australia’s Transport Sector) Bill 2024. The Bill seeks amendments to the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 (ATSA) and the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities … Continued

Continued operation of Rex important for competition and access to regional and rural Australia

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  23 January 2025: The Federal Government’s acquisition of $50 million of Rex Airlines’ debt is an important measure to ensure ongoing services to regional and rural Australia and competition in the skies.    The Australian Travel Industry Association CEO Dean Long is available for interview on:  Importance of competition  Importance of services to regional … Continued