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EMBARGOED 12.01AM, THURSDAY 11TH JANUARY 2024 The ‘sting’ in summer road trips: how families could slash costs on popular QLD holidays Hitting the open road this summer is going to sting Aussies at the bowser, with petrol prices remaining high around the country. But new analysis from the Climate Council shows driving a … Continued
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EMBARGOED 12.01AM, THURSDAY 11TH JANUARY 2024 The ‘sting’ in summer road trips: how families could slash costs on popular NSW holidays Hitting the open road this summer is going to sting Aussies at the bowser, with petrol prices remaining high around the country. But new analysis from the Climate Council shows driving a … Continued
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One of the scary agitations of professional drivers’ lives is to hop into their cab to find a hairy, horrible, and venomous eight-legged guest has moved in with them. Worse, these unwelcome gruesome hitchhikers (think Huntsman spiders) can choose the most frightening times to manifest their presence from behind the dashboard, mirrors, or other … Continued
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Monash experts are available to comment on the reasons why people speed, and how drivers can prepare themselves for long road trips over the holiday period. Dr Amanda Stephens, Senior Research Fellow, Monash University Accident Research Centre Contact: +613 9903 4840 or Amanda.Stephens@monash.edu Who is most likely to speed and why Psychological tips for long … Continued
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The electric vehicle (EV) discount, together with increased new supply and consumer interest, have been instrumental in breaking annual sales records for EVs, according to the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA). Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries data released today shows there were 98,217 new BEV and PHEV passenger and SUV sales in … Continued
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Rail workers are demanding urgent action to prevent more level crossing deaths after two train drivers were killed in South Australia on New Year’s Eve. A truck driver has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving over Sunday’s incident near the SA-NSW border. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Assistant National … Continued
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Introducing the first Queensland Heritage Plate ‘Q1’, that hasn’t been seen for auction for almost 40 years and set to go under the hammer alongside ‘NSW 1’ at Lloyds Auctions in January 2024. With the current bid for the blue unicorn #1 being at just over $10 million, within 12 hours of the maroon unicorn … Continued
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December 20, 2023 iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre, in collaboration with Brisbane-based company Stralis Aircraft and QUT, has embarked on a pioneering research project which will develop a key building block required to integrate and retrofit Australia’s first hydrogen propulsion system into an aircraft. Scheduled for its maiden flight in 2024, this initiative marks a significant … Continued
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RACV is urging everyone to keep road rules and safety at the forefront of their minds this festive season. 287 lives have been lost on Victorian roads in 2023, up 23.2 per cent (as at midnight 18 December 2023). RACV is calling on Victorian motorists to be mindful of keeping to the left on a … Continued
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The country’s peak rail body is reminding travellers to show respect towards each other and staff during the busy Christmas and New Year period. The Australasian Railway Association (ARA)’s General Manager – Passenger Rail and Safety, Jesse Baker, said passenger numbers on services across all cities are expected to peak in coming days and … Continued
