In the year to 30 April, 1,310 people died on Australian roads.
Category: Roads
Multimillion-dollar boost for local roads
SA councils receive more than $20m in federal funding to improve the state’s roads.
Queensland govt pledges new independent transport authority
The Queensland government wants to turn Translink into a new independent authority to fix the state’s ‘disjointed’ transport network.
NSW at risk of being ‘held hostage’ by toll operators
A report calls for urgent legislation to ensure NSW’s road toll reform agenda isn’t determined by operators.
Eight per cent of council assets in poor condition: report
A new report has found eight per cent of council-owned assets are in need of love – and money.
Council finds new use for coffee in concrete footpaths
A Victorian council is trialling the use of coffee grounds in concrete footpaths as a replacement for sand.
Plug pulled on state’s first e-scooter, e-bike trial
Beam Mobility is pulling the plug on NSW’s first council-run micromobility trial in Lake Macquarie.
Councils participate in kerbside EV charger trials
Northern Beaches is one of nine councils taking part in ARENA’s EV streetside charging project.
Road safety report recommends more support for councils
Local councils need more support for initiatives to encourage safe behaviour on the roads, a Victorian parliamentary committee says.
Greens slap down Budget’s $100m active transport fund
Next week’s federal budget will contain $100 million to build bicycle and walking paths, but the Greens say that’s not enough.