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RACV NAMES CHEAPEST ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR 2023

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RACV has revealed the MG ZS Excite Standard Range RWD Wagon as the cheapest electric vehicle (EV) to own and operate for the second year in a row. Released as part of RACV’s Annual Car Running Costs Survey, the EV affordability data captures the overall cost of ownership, including factors such as purchase price, loan … Continued

National Jobs and Skills Council to launch in Hobart: ‘Tasmania pivotal to nation’s skills challenge’

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Industry Skills Australia (ISA), the newly created Jobs and Skills Council for Australia’s transport and logistics industries will officially launch in Hobart today.  ISA will be seeking to gather the perspectives of Tasmanian industry to inform the federal government’s National Workforce Development Plan, which will be released next year. Owned and led by industry, ISA’s … Continued

ARA welcomes commitment to key rail projects in NSW Budget

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The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the NSW Government’s investment in several significant rail projects as part of its $72.3 billion commitment to transport infrastructure in the 2023-24 Budget. ARA CEO Caroline Wilkie said it was encouraging to see the NSW Government continue its commitment to the vital Sydney Metro projects, maintaining funding allocations … Continued

Week of action for Transport Equity

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The Sustainable Cities collective at Friends of the Earth Melbourne are coordinating a nation week of action for transport equity September 17-23rd. There are nearly 20 actions registered across the country. The RTBU Victoria have expressed their support for the week of action, with groups like Climate Council joining in the call on their social … Continued

RACV SHARES ROAD SAFETY TIPS AHEAD OF SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

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With school holidays and family road trips around the corner, RACV is urging Victorian motorists to take a safety-first mindset to keep safe on the roads. RACV Policy Lead – Road Safety, Sam Lynch, said that it was important for every Victorian motorist to do their part to ensure a safe holiday period. “School holidays … Continued

Rail industry recognise Pacific National for keeping the R U OK? conversation on track

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On the eve of R U OK?Day, Australia’s largest private freight rail operator, Pacific National has taken out the TrackSAFE Foundation’s ‘Recognising R U OK? Conversations’ Award at the Australasian Rail Industry (ARI) Awards in Melbourne. Safeguarding employee mental health and wellbeing is critical to Pacific National’s overall commitment to care for their people. This … Continued

Sydney Trains recognised for diversity and inclusion and safety innovation at the 2023 Australasian Rail Industry Awards

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*Images in link below       Sydney Trains has been acknowledged at the Australasian Rail Industry (ARI) Awards for its exemplary diversity and inclusion program and innovative approach to safety. Almost 800 people gathered in Melbourne on Wednesday night to congratulate the 16 winners, with Sydney Trains awarded the Employee Engagement Excellence Award, the … Continued

2023 Australasian Rail Industry Awards winners announced

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    *Images in link below The winners of the Australasian Rail Industry (ARI) Awards highlight the extraordinary depth of talent and innovation in the Australian and New Zealand rail sector. Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Chief Executive Officer and ARI Awards judging chair Caroline Wilkie said almost 800 people gathered in Melbourne on Wednesday night … Continued