More disruption ahead for NSW commuters
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is ramping up its industrial campaign and warning NSW commuters to brace for more widespread disruptions to train services.
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Electric car drivers to stay in fast lane
Some drivers will be offered shortcuts through traffic for another year in the latest push to encourage electric vehicle adoption in Australia.
100 companies support electric car changes
More than 100 companies are calling for policy changes to put more than one million electric cars on the road by 2027.
Electric incentives: how to save on an EV
Australians could soon save more than $11,000 on the cost of an electric vehicle but the discounts will depend on where they live and drive.
Qld gig couriers could get set conditions
Queensland has passed laws for courier conditions to be set, parental leave more flexible and domestic violence leave to be extended to casual workers.
Service stations to get extreme makeover
Petrol stations will undergo a major change over the coming years, becoming places to hang out and recharge rather than simply fill up and go.
Partners ease electric car ‘range anxiety’
A big name in petrol is partnering with the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer to make EV charging simpler in Australia.
NSW, Vic pledge to power electric vehicles
Australia will get a boost to electric vehicle charging stations with another 500 to be delivered in NSW and 600 promised for Victoria.
Lack of fuel standard a handbrake on EVs
Wait times are long and prices high for electric vehicles in Australia but experts say one policy could trigger a U-turn.
Push to replace second cars with e-bikes
Australian families are being encouraged to ditch their second car for an e-bike, with models powerful enough to carry children and groceries.
‘Flight shaming’ could hurt Aussie travel
An expert has warned the Australian travel industry must take action to address aircraft emissions, or face backlash from consumers.
Iron ore railcars to be made in WA
More iron ore rail cars will be made in Western Australia rather than overseas in the latest manufacturing commitment in the state.
Car-sharing giant to launch in Australia
America's largest car-sharing service has announced plans to launch in Australia this year in what could create a competitive market for Christmas travel.
Toyota sued over popular diesel vehicles
Toyota is facing a class-action lawsuit in Australia over emissions from some of its most popular diesel vehicles including Hi-Lux, LandCruiser and RAV4.
Queensland crackdown on e-scooter speeding
Fines of up to $1078 will apply to e-scooter users for breaking Queensland laws for personal mobility devices.
Uber’s Aussie buy prepares for US launch
Australian start-up Car Next Door will be rebranded by Uber and launched in America in a bid to shake-up car rental and ownership in a new market.
Running out of petrol: Electric car sales up 65%
Electric car sales are soaring in Australia, according to the latest State of EV report, but one state is outperforming the others.
Cyber risk in adding electric cars to grid
Australian regulators need to consider cyber security when connecting electric vehicles to the national grid, experts warn, to prevent major disruptions.
Greenpeace slams Toyota over EV delays
Environmental group Greenpeace has called on Toyota to "up their game" on electric vehicles after comments about Australia's transition to the technology.
Commuters should get EV tax breaks: report
A study into electric vehicles in Australia's three biggest cities recommends targeted tax breaks and discounts to accelerate their adoption.
Uber secures 500 electric cars for drivers
US ride-sharing giant Uber has partnered with a Sydney firm to import 500 electric cars and speed up Australia's transition to greener transport.
Engineers unlock ‘greener’ diesel trucks
Australia's diesel trucks could be retrofitted to use hydrogen in a breakthrough University of NSW engineers say could make the technology greener.
Climate Council issues pre-budget wishlist
The government could fund electric vehicle chargers for every 12km of road with the $11.6 billion spent on fossil fuel subsidies, the Climate Council says.
Inland Rail probed for budget blowout
A government review into the $14.5 billion Inland Rail project will examine the line's route, as well as its schedule and cost.
Public holiday havoc hits Sydney Airport
Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Sydney Airport as many gear up for AFL Grand Final weekend, with high winds and heavy rainfall hitting the east coast.
Public holiday havoc hits major airports
Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Sydney Airport as many gear up for AFL Grand Final weekend, with high winds and heavy rainfall hitting the east coast.
Truckers rally in Canberra in reform push
Hundreds of trucks have rolled into the nation's capital in a call for improved safety for drivers and industry reform after dozens of deaths in recent months.
Train strike on day of Games marathon
A UK-wide train strike is planned for Saturday, coinciding with the Commonwealth Games marathon to be run through the streets of Birmingham.
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Emissions shift may reduce taxpayer burden
An array of mechanisms are in play to cut emissions, with new laws simply setting a framework for detailed climate response tools that are yet to be argued out.
Japan bullet train a ‘dream’: NSW Premier
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet boarded the bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima during his Asia trade mission, as travel troubles continue to bubble at home.
Qld couriers to have set pay, conditions
A Queensland parliamentary committee is assessing proposed laws to regulate the pay and conditions of transport workers including gig couriers and truckies.