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South Australia is targeting scrap metal thieves by giving police officers more powers and regulating the market. This week, the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill 2025 was introduced into state parliament to address growing theft of copper piping and metal parts from […]
Menulog, the online food delivery platform, is closing shop as of November 26 with 120 staff to lose their jobs, its owners say. And the Transport Workers Union wants all staff to be paid what they are owed. The owners,
ANCAP is studying ‘monster ute’ crash avoidance technology to set a national safety benchmark as more of these vehicles take to the roads. A vehicle safety program, ANCAP SAFETY has just completed its first safety comparison for large utes which
The US government says it will phase in a 10% reduction in domestic flights at 40 of its busiest airports over the next week. The move follows increasing absenteeism among air traffic controllers and customs security (TSA) officers who are
South Australian Police will now be able to carry out roadside drug tests for cocaine after a rise in crashes linked to the illegal drug. The SA Government says its laws have been updated to include cocaine on the list
Rex Airlines will operate with an all-turboprop fleet after receiving a new $60 million loan from Canberra. The loan comes with sureties from its prospective new owner, US aviation services company Air T, which wants to finalise its purchase this
A new design for safer pathways on the Tasman Bridge in Hobart are now open for public comment. The state and federal government are spending $130 million to upgrade the bridge which spans the Derwent River, which includes the upgraded
Devonport’s new $16 million Spirit of Tasmania ferry passenger terminal is to be built by a local contractor. VOS Construction and Joinery will build the timber terminal in time to have it open for the first sailing of the new
A flying robot electric taxi that can leave Caboolture and reach Brisbane CBD in 20 minutes is about to take off with Moreton Bay Council. At a 2025 Leaders Forum last Friday, council unveiled plans to get an flying taxi
Regional air carrier Rex is to be bought by US air services company Air T by the end of the year that will keep its turboprop aircraft fleet flying. The move was welcomed by the Australian Airports Association (AAA). The
