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RACV is calling on the Victorian Government to change the road rules to ensure emergency roadside assistance workers and tow truck drivers who work alongside fast-moving vehicles are protected, as well as their customers. Known as the Slow Down, Move Over rule, Victoria remains one of the few jurisdictions in Australia that does not have … Continued
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Media release Directed Technologies scoops bronze at prestigious AFR Most Innovative Companies Awards September 2023: Australian connected tech company, Directed Technologies, has been recognised as one of the top three leaders in Technology at the annual AFR Most Innovative Companies awards that were held in Sydney last week. The tech … Continued
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An academic with expertise in flying and psychology wants to change the way young people learn to drive. In 2021, young drivers under 26 made up just 14 per cent of total drivers on NSW roads, but sadly represented almost a quarter of the state’s road fatalities, according to Transport for NSW. This is partly … Continued
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Mine Super and TWUSUPER, two industry super funds, today announced the signing of the Successor Fund Transfer (SFT) Deed, a major milestone in their merger discussions. The SFT Deed follows the signing of a Heads of Agreement in April and which, on transfer, will create a combined fund managing nearly $20 billion on behalf of … Continued
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The federal government’s move to increase the width limit of trucks will bring Australia in line with major overseas markets and help increase the uptake of electric heavy vehicles, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The overall width limit of trucks will increase from 2.50 to 2.55 metres, which will align with standards used by … Continued
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An extremely rare classic car is up for auction at Lloyds Auctions and was once owned by Tony Lockett “Plugger” the highest goal scorer in the history of AFL, and it is going under the hammer this Saturday alongside the AFL Grand Final. The Aussie classic is a 1985 HDT VK Group A Blue Meanie … Continued
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Two engineering students from Monash University have officially broken the Australian single track speed record for a human powered vehicle, achieving speeds of 116 kilometres per hour(kmh) on a flat desert track at the World Human Powered Speed Challenge held in Nevada, United States. Monash Human Power (MHP) is a student-led engineering team from Monash … Continued
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Hino Australia has welcomed experienced Tasmanian automotive professional Edward Jones as the new owner of FRM Hino, which boasts dealerships in Launceston, Hobart and Devonport. Formerly Chief Operating Officer and a director of Local Motor Group, which is owned by the Tony White Group, Mr Jones is looking forward to returning to his roots … Continued
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Media release | Monday 25 September 2023 Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Tasmanian Branch Secretary Ric Bean today welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s support package for bus drivers, saying it was a positive step towards arresting the crisis in Tasmania’s public transport system. “The RTBU has had a number of discussions with the State Government … Continued
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The world’s fastest electric vehicle over 1000km on a single charge is aiming for more glory when it competes in the prestigious Bridgestone World Solar Challenge next month. UNSW Sydney’s Sunswift 7, a student-built solar-powered car, is attempting to claim the honours against teams from across the globe in an amazing race that covers over … Continued
