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Spike in seatbelt offences for NSW with double demerits to kick in over long weekend

Double demerit points will apply from tomorrow (Thursday, April 17) for seatbelt offences. Photo: Pixabay New data just out reveals a spike in seatbelt offences during the holidays for drivers and passengers, says the NSW Government. With double demerits due to take effect in NSW from Thursday to Monday (April 17-21), the government wants drivers…

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Back-to-back-holidays will ensure this ‘Thursday will be the busiest day of Easter’ for airports

Thursday, April 17, is shaping as the busiest day of domestic travel, says the airports association. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Airports across the country are bracing for ‘traffic Thursday’ as two long weekends and school holidays ‘combine’. The Australian Airports Association (AAA) is expecting a surge in foot traffic as travellers combine the Easter and Anzac…