Locals, industry groups promised input into a support package for communities struggling to cope with the ongoing closure of the Great Western Highway.
WA regional petrol stations begin rationing fuel as Iran war hits home
Petrol stations in some WA towns begin restricting petrol sales to emergency services only, as impacts from the Iran war hit the state.
'Dad from Kwinana' Roger Cook defends leaving electorate for West Perth
Premier Roger Cook says his decision to move with his partner to a residence close to Parliament House will help him further focus on his work.
Vehicles 'totally submerged' in floodwaters on major highway in outback NSW
The Barrier Highway which connects Broken Hill to Dubbo and Sydney has been closed by major flooding with waters still expected to rise.
New e-bike and e-scooter bans 'excessive', retailers say
As the government considers the recommendations, one retailer says the focus should be on banning high-powered electric bikes rather than a blanket ban on young riders.
'About to have them taken away': Qld weighs up under-16 e-bike, scooter ban
The Queensland government says it will quickly consider a raft of recommendations aimed at tightening laws around the use of e-bikes and e-scooters, including banning the devices for under-16s.
Age ban, 10km/h limit recommended for e-scooters and e-bikes in Qld
The committee has made a total of 28 recommendations covering the issues of safety, the risk of lithium-ion battery fires, the retail of devices, enforcement and community awareness and education.
Truck advocates want WA to follow in SA's footsteps with licensing
Western Australia's transport industry is calling on the WA government to follow South Australia's lead in reforming its heavy vehicle licensing system, amid a "surge" in the number of road trains crossing the Nullarbor this week.
Online shopping drives diesel fuel sales surge
New figures show Australian diesel sales are rising as customers buy more products online, while E10 and LPG sales continue to fall.
What is driving petrol prices down in Brisbane?
A combination of economic factors means Brisbane motorists have experienced below-average fuel prices for an extended period.
Calm Cattle: Creating a calmer and safer experience for stock and handlers
Reducing transport stress is good for cattle, and the bottom line. Practical guidelines and an innovative loading ramp are helping to create a calmer, safer experience for stock and handlers.
Transport industry calls out so-called 'sham contracting'
Advocates within the trucking industry are saying misuse of roadside parking bays is putting fatigued drivers at risk.
Cyclists say Sydney Fish Market bike route 'accident waiting to happen'
The decision to put a shared bike path in front of the new Sydney Fish Market is causing a clash between commuter cyclists and visitors to the site, riders say.
Travellers stranded on Nullarbor as fire shuts Eyre Highway
A fire near Caiguna has blocked the major road link between Western Australia and the east coast.
Indian truckies fed up with racist tirades over their CB radios
Some Indian truck drivers have copped so much racist abuse they have stopped using their CB radios.
Historic Murray River bridge future uncertain as it nears its centenary
South Australia's only vertical-lift bridge has been unable to rise for more than a week due to a mechanical malfunction, affecting holiday-makers and locals alike.
Tesla loses title of world's bestselling EV company as sales drop
Tesla sales have declined for the second consecutive year, with Chinese rival BYD surpassing it as the world's largest electric vehicle maker.
Truck driver shortage puts squeeze on Australia's supply chain
Australia's road transport industry is facing a growing driver shortage driven by an aging workforce and limited recruitment of younger people.
A career for all ages: Meet the truckies keeping Australia on the road
At 83, truck driver Terry Bairstow says he would not change a thing after spending six decades behind the wheel carting grain and sheep.
Victorian council hopes bypass might finally happen after 80-year wait
A western Victorian council says plans for a bypass might finally eventuate, as thousands of trucks travel through the city of Horsham each day amid an industrial boom.
Family of man who died in freeway crash has victim statements redacted
The daughters of a man who died in a truck crash at the bottom of the South-Eastern Freeway in 2014 have their heavily redacted victim impact statements read aloud in court, more than 11 years after their father died.