1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (518+ words) We're a step closer to seizing and crushing dangerous e-bikes today," says transport minister (supplied) Laws allowing illegal e-bikes to be seized and crushed have passed the NSW parliament. Introduced on Tuesday, the'Road Transport Amendment Bill specifically targets high-powered e-bikes…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (193+ words) NSW is considering 24/7 public transport for special events. The proposal follows a trial of an around-the-clock timetable during this year's Mardi Gras, resulting in a significant spike in late-night travel " Metro usage alone jumped 41 per cent. The trial's success has…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (167+ words) New "seize-and-crush" laws have passed the NSW parliament, allowing police to confiscate and destroy illegal e-bikes. All e-bikes must have functional pedals that serve as the primary source of propulsion and must be equipped with a bell or horn, functioning…...

3+ week, 8+ hour ago  (206+ words) In a document released this week, Infrastructure Australia " which provides independent, evidence-based advice to all levels of government " outlines an investment blueprint to address the nation's critical infrastructure needs over the next decade. "From our growing population and the strength…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (186+ words) Lake Cootharaba " the largest lake within the Noosa River system (iStock.com/sherjaca) The Queensland Government is creating a new water authority for the Sunshine Coast. Established through legislation introduced last week,the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority will commence operating…...

4+ week, 8+ hour ago  (342+ words) South Australia's road network is at risk and critical supply chains will be compromised unless the federal government coughs up more cash, the local government peak has warned. The peak is calling for an increase in base funding and indexation…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (478+ words) There are safety concerns about groups of teens piling on to fat bikes and flouting road rules (iStock.com/Milos Ruzicka) NSW is introducing age restrictions on ebike riders. The government is recommending a legal minimum age between 12 and 16. Under…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (302+ words) The program will provide "325 ($450) a week to 2,000 eligible artists (iStock.com/AzmanL) Ireland has introduced a basic income scheme for artists. Through the initiative, the Basic Income for the Arts program will provide "325($450) a week to 2,000 eligible artists. Describing the…...

7+ mon, 1+ day ago  (291+ words) The NSW Government has increased Sydney's electric bus fleet, with the purchase of 151 more battery-powered vehicles." This brings the total to 921 electric buses the government has procured since March 2023. The new electric buses will be delivered by Australian bus manufacturers,…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (302+ words) The Victorian Government has updated the Victorian Freight Plan in an effort to "decarbonise and supercharge" the state's $36 billion freight sector. The state's Minister for Ports and Freight, Melissa Horne, joined more than 100 freight and logistics industry leaders at the…...