Dogs on deck, drinks and cheers for maiden Spirit trip
Passengers on the inaugural Spirit of Tasmania V sailing have celebrated the new vessel's first Bass Strait crossing.
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New Spirit of Tasmania ferries embark on historic trip
Keen travellers have lined up for hours to board the first sailing of new Bass Strait vessels, which are in operation after delays and cost overruns.
Diesel shake-up could hit big miners, help small firms
Reforming a controversial diesel credit scheme and forcing large miners to invest in alternatives could reduce Australia's reliance on imported fuel.
First flight takes off from ‘Australia’s best airport’
The first commercial flight has taken to the skies from Australia's newest major airport as leaders say it will have a major impact on Sydney.
‘Look to the sky’: historic second Sydney airport opens
Western Sydney International Airport will welcome its first commercial passengers on Sunday after decades of planning and years of construction.
Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up
A fleet of more than 100 electric vehicles will be put to the test over three years to find out if vehicle-to-grid technology can cut costs and make money.
Cheaper public transport just the ticket for voters
A weekly cap on public transport fares may be popular with voters, but it raises questions over whether those outside cities will miss the bus on savings.
Over-tyred: inquiry calls for a recycling overhaul
Fewer end-of-life tyres would be buried in the ground and more recycled into new roads under changes recommended by a parliamentary inquiry.
National plan to put electric vehicle charging on a map
Electric vehicle charging bottlenecks and areas of high demand will be targeted by a $1.43 million national project as more motorists make the switch.
Electric vehicles surge ahead as petrol car sales stall
Diesel and petrol-powered vehicle sales are slowing as figures show more Australians are getting behind electric and hybrid cars.
Electric charge: petrol giant plugs $225m into EV deal
Australians are buying electric cars in record numbers and one fuel retailer has announced a deal to expand its coverage.
Tenfold surge in EV sales needed to meet climate goals
Australian drivers are buying electric vehicle sales in record numbers but even more will need to hit the road for the nation to meet its climate target.
Major trains boost for Knights’ historic grand final
Diehard Newcastle fans should be spared travel carnage for Sunday's NRL grand final, after planned trackworks to connecting train lines were halted.
Electric car surge strains Australia’s charging network
Motorists are adopting electric vehicles in record numbers but the nation's public charging is struggling to keep pace with demand.
Sustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off
A multimillion-dollar project designed to produce green fuels is a step closer to launch after securing a $30 million investment.
Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire
Crowds are building along the Brisbane River for the Riverfire display, as Fiji's first ever circus shows off under the big top.
Electric U-turn: ‘everyone knows someone with an EV’
Six months after fuel price spikes, electric cars make up almost one in every four new cars sold but experts are divided over whether the trend will continue.
Electric cars outsell petrol rivals for the first time
Fuel prices are up and so are electric vehicle sales, with Australian drivers now buying more battery-powered cars than either petrol or diesel models.
Off the rails: premier deflects as secret tax scrapped
A newly minted premier has washed his hands of involvement in a secret levy on public transport tickets and is pledging to dump it.
Cheaper rail loop but project still dogged by critics
A city-shaping rail project has been pared back as a new state premier eyes savings to burnish his party's re-election credentials.
No free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters
Providing e-scooter and e-bike riders more convenient parking options could make more of a difference than cutting the price of a ride.
Electric trucks could deliver a billion-dollar payload
Australian laws are keeping heavy-duty electric trucks off the road, a report says, when they could boost productivity by more than $2 billion.
‘More workers’: simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses
Systematically failing to recruit enough air traffic controllers to cover for sickness and fatigue is being blamed as the leading cause of airport incidents.
National e-bike crackdown to buck off cowboy retailers
Australia's consumer watchdog is drafting new rules to protect riders from unsafe e-bikes, following years of concerns over rising road accidents.
Sales surge: electric, hybrid cars drive vehicle record
Electric and hybrid vehicles made up almost half of all new cars sold in July as Australian motorists turned away from rising fuel prices.
Hundreds seized in first month of e-bike crackdown
Almost 1000 fines have been handed out by police in the first month of a statewide crackdown on super-powered e-bikes and people riding while drunk.
Electric car tax looms for one state unless PM steps in
One state is prepared to charge ahead with a tax on electric vehicle drivers unless the federal government introduces a national scheme.
Burnt, buried, dumped: call to mandate tyre recycling
Old tyres were being burnt to make cheap fuel and buried on mining sites rather than recycled, an inquiry has been told, creating a missed opportunity.
Freight expectations: major port adds electric trucks
A major Australian transport hub swapped half its diesel trucks for electric models and the trial cut more than just fuel costs.
Electric trucks to clean up soap, detergent deliveries
An electric prime mover will go into service on roads in one Australian capital, with the cleaner transport delivering cleaning products for a major brand.
Used electric cars drive records as fuel prices bite
It's not just new car sales - electric vehicles are taking off in Australia's second-hand automotive market as buyers seek to avoid high petrol costs.