Transport

Honda Civic. | Newsreel

16 used car models rated five stars for safety

Nine car markers produced 16 models which gained top marks for used car safety, based on a study of crashes over 35 years. The Monash University Accident Research Centre
Read more 30 October 2024
Woman charging electric vehicle. | Newsreel

$4 million boost for Brisbane battery technology

A Brisbane company has received a $4 million grant to commercialise its new battery technology and boost Australia’s manufacturing capability. AnteoTech, which
Read more 30 October 2024
Battery-electric Toyota HiLux double cab ute. | Newsreel

First electric HiLux tested in western mining conditions

The first battery-electric Toyota HiLux double cab ute will be tested in the harsh conditions of northern Western Australian. In a partnership with BHP, the Japanese
Read more 29 October 2024
Truck convoy Brisbane. | Newsreel

Hundreds in convoy through Brisbane this weekend

Hundred of trucks will rumble through Brisbane this weekend in a fund-raising convoy. Around 1000 trucks will travel from Larapinta to Redcliffe as part of the Brisbane
Read more 28 October 2024
Brisbane Airport warehouse artists impression. | Newsreel

New industrial warehouse for Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport has started construction of a second warehouse and office complex within its industrial park. Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) Head of Industrial
Read more 23 October 2024
Bundamba train station sign. | Newsreel

Bundamba station opens after 10-month upgrade

Bundamba train station has reopened after a 10-month accessibility upgrade. Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton said the station, on the Ipswich-Rosewood line, was closed
Read more 22 October 2024
Bike path separated from road. | Newsreel

Separation the key to more active transport

Three quarters of Australians support building more walking and cycling paths, prompting a call for extra investment in active transport infrastructure. An Australia
Read more 21 October 2024
Brisbane City Council Metro vehicle. | Newsreel

Brisbane Metro begins operation in city’s south

Brisbane’s long-awaited Metro system begins operation today, with a route between Eight Miles Plains and the University of Queensland the first to carry fare-paying
Read more 21 October 2024
Australia Post freighters. | Newsreel

Australia Post spreads it wings with new planes

Australia Post has upgraded its aerial fleet bringing on two new Airbus freighters in the lead-up to the Christmas eCommerce boom. Australia Post General Manager Premium
Read more 18 October 2024
Australian Border Force signage. | Newsreel

Tech boost needed to maximise benefits of trade and travel

Outgoing Australian Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram addressed the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra today. Here is an extract of his speech, focussed
Read more 16 October 2024