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Construction starts at Nolans rare-earths project north of Alice Springs
Construction has begun at the Nolans mine and processing project, but the freight routes, construction movements and logistics contracts have not yet been published.
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Early works begin on Maryborough’s Bruce Highway roundabout
Site preparation is underway for a dual-lane roundabout linking the Bruce Highway, Walker Street and Showgrounds Road, with major construction expected in early 2027.
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A 750-metre freight link shows why usable access matters
A historical Fletcher International case supplied by Austroads connects heavier container loads with a suitable route and monitored access — the practical test behind productivity claims.
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ANU model links slower autonomous freight with electric truck economics
ANU research suggests autonomous operation could improve the economics of battery-electric long-haul freight by making lower travelling speeds more commercially attractive.
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WATIA calls for joint civilian–Defence freight planning ahead of three-state briefing
WATIA wants civilian freight and Defence logistics planned together across WA, SA and NT, ahead of its 15 October high-risk season briefing.
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Cunningham Highway safety works complete as Fisher Park rest areas reopen
Tregony–Maryvale safety works are complete. WWTG confirms the $39.75m broader Cunningham Highway Safety Package and distinguishes it from the narrower project figure.
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Queensland Rail says more than 10 non-coal paths are available for freight
QR says the existing network can support more intermodal freight. Its Queensland container incentive and the Commonwealth TRACK scheme are not mutually exclusive.
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Tasmania starts Bridport Road freight works as published funding figures fail to reconcile
Freight operators using Bridport Road in northeast Tasmania should allow up to 15 minutes extra travel time while the first package of widening, pavement and intersection works is under construction. Work began on 2 October between Industry Road and Weymouth Road at Pipers River as part of the Bridport Road Freight Efficiency and Safety Upgrades…
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When one freight carrier stops, who keeps remote Queensland supplied?
The Hawkins shutdown exposed a wider question for remote Queensland: when commercial freight capacity suddenly disappears, who is responsible for making sure essential supplies keep moving?
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WA’s freight rail buyback Bill: what it could mean for trucking
WA’s proposed freight-rail buyback creates a framework for a deal—not a ban on trucks. Here is what Bill 85 enables, who it affects and the questions still unanswered.