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Empty buses won’t lower emissions: Now that bus contracts have been announced the minister must transform the broken bus system, starting with the west.

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MEDIA RELEASE   For immediate release   Empty buses won’t lower emissions: Now that bus contracts have been announced the minister must transform the broken bus system, starting with the west.   Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams today announced new contracts for Melbourne’s bus operators, consolidating contracts and, the minister says, reducing emissions. … Continued

Queensland’s Electric Super Highway and innovative battery manufacturing

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s part of its inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water will travel to Brisbane to hear from representatives of the Queensland Government, the heavy vehicle industry, EV manufacturers and experts in battery technologies. The Committee will hold a half day of public … Continued

Brock Holden Under the Hammer

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A remarkable piece of Australian motorsport history, the 1991 VN Group A Touring Car driven by none other than Peter Brock, is set to hit the auction block this weekend alongside its original limited build predecessor. These legendary vehicles, which played a significant role in Australian motorsport and the Australian Touring Car Championship, offers collectors … Continued

Air freight capacity at the push of a button: DB Schenker establishes digital connection to more than 50 airlines

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Built-up multitude of direct booking availabilities expanded by new partnership with cargo.one • Global air freight planning now even faster   Ahead of the expected annual peak season in air transport, DB Schenker has chosen cargo.one to digitally connect with dozens more airlines from across the globe. The collaboration enhances the global logistics service provider’s … Continued

Rail delivers $3.3 billion to New Zealand economy

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The rail industry generates $3.3 billion for the New Zealand economy each year, including almost $1 billion towards GDP and $2.3 billion in environmental, safety, health and reduced road congestion benefits, according to research released today in Auckland. The new EY report titled The Benefit of Rail to New Zealand, commissioned by the Australasian Railway … Continued

Sayona Mining Announces Increase to Mineral Resource Estimate for North American Lithium

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BELMONT, N.C.–BUSINESS WIRE– Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that Sayona Mining Limited (“Sayona”) (ASX: SYA) reported a mineral resource update for North American Lithium in accordance with the JORC Code (2012). NAL … Continued

Rail industry urges Victoria to get 30 per cent of freight on rail

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Increasing rail’s share to 30 per cent of Victoria’s freight task will be key to easing road congestion, unlocking significant safety and environmental benefits, an industry submission to the Victorian Freight Policy Reform Program says. The submission by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), on behalf of the rail freight industry, said it was critical reforms … Continued

Delta Electronics Powers Australia’s Sustainable Revolution

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Sydney, 26th August – Delta Electronics Australia (Delta) is currently enjoying a period of tremendous growth in Australia, as the leading technology provider continues to support the APAC region’s transition towards more sustainable tech solutions.  Not only is Delta a trusted partner with key public infrastructure projects, but the Australian subsidiary of the global tech giant is … Continued

Highly Collectable Victorian Number Plate Sets New Auction Record

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A new Australian Auction record was set today (Sunday 25th August) at Donington Auctions ‘Collector Car and Number Plate’ Auction.   Victorian numerical heritage number plate ‘123-456’ (lot 1) was sold for an astonishing $363,000 which smashed the pre-auction estimate of $250,000-280,000.  The result now makes this revered ascending plate the most expensive 6-digit Victorian … Continued

CEMENT TRAIN COLLISION EXPOSES DIRE NEED FOR LEVEL CROSSING UPGRADES

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A collision between a cement train and a tractor at Spreyton yesterday has once again exposed the dire need for level crossing upgrades on Tasmania’s rail network. RTBU Tasmania Branch Secretary Byron Cubit said there had been three collisions and an alarming spike in near misses at level crossings on the Tasmanian rail network this year already. “It … Continued