Transport

View travelling behind tanker truck. | Newsreel

Survey reveals blind spot in driver awareness

Most Australian motorists are blind to the dangers of other vehicles on the road. The latest Transurban Insights Road Safety Report found very few motorists were aware
Read more 18 November 2024
Australia Post delivery woman handing parcel to child.

Weekend posties back on the streets this Saturday

Australia Post will re-introduce weekend delivery from Saturday to cope with increased holiday season demand. Executive General Manager Parcel, Post and eCommerce
Read more 15 November 2024
VDI assembled Yutong buses. | Newsreel

Chinese electric buses bound for Brisbane

Chinese electric buses will be assembled in Brisbane, following the opening of a new facility at Eagle Farm. In a statement, Austrade said China-based company Yutong
Read more 13 November 2024
Virgin and Qantas plane tails. | Newsreel

Domestic airfares spike in wake of Rex’s departure

Domestic airfares between Australia’s major cities have increased by more than 13 percent since the exit of Rex from key routes. The latest Australian Competition and
Read more 12 November 2024
Logan Motorway, Queensland. | Newsreel

Feedback call on Logan Motorway widening plans

South-East Queenslanders have less than a month to have their say on the widening of a 10km stretch of the Logan Motorway, south of Brisbane. In a statement, toll-road
Read more 7 November 2024
Woman using e-gate at airport. | Newsreel

Forget the passport, digital travel has landed

A fully digital international travel journey has been completed in Asia for the first time, paving the way for increased efficiency for global jetsetters. The
Read more 1 November 2024
Qantas plane taking off from Brisbane airport. | Newsreel

New flights paths to reduce Brisbane aircraft noise

Brisbane residents will enjoy reduced aircraft noise from late November with new flight paths from Brisbane Airport taking effect. Airservices Australia Head of
Read more 30 October 2024
Paddington Tavern refurb. | Newsreel

Extra level for Paddington Tavern in major revamp

The Paddington Tavern, in Brisbane’s inner-west, is set to undergo a major revamp, including the addition of a level. A development application, lodged with Brisbane
Read more 30 October 2024
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