EV public charger shortage? The data shows drivers rarely queue to charge
By James Purtill and Alex Lim

It's often claimed Australia has an EV public charger shortage, but analysis of exclusive data shows most fast charger sites are not congested.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-06-19/ev-charger-rollout-keeping-pace-electric-vehicle-uptake/106754272

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EV public charger shortage? The data shows drivers rarely queue to charge

It's often claimed Australia has an EV public charger shortage, but analysis of exclusive data shows most fast charger sites are not congested.

Sydney-to-London unveiled as first route for Qantas's Project Sunrise
By Thomas Morgan

The flights, set to begin take off from next year, will mark the first time flights from the east coast will complete the Kangaroo Route without a stop over.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/qantas-project-sunrise-london-sydney/106811530

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Sydney-to-London unveiled as first route for Qantas's Project Sunrise

The flights, set to begin take off from next year, will mark the first time flights from the east coast will complete the Kangaroo Route without a stop over.

'It's all too hard': Fuel shock pushes regional businesses to the brink
By Sinéad Mangan, Ted O'Connor, and Lachlan Ford

Small-town coffee shops and long-established businesses are at risk of closing despite a ceasefire in the Middle East easing the global oil price. Regional businesses say fuel relief measures need to be extended because the damage done from the fuel shock is far from over.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/fuel-shock-pushes-regional-businesses-to-the-brink/106802444

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'It's all too hard': Fuel shock pushes regional businesses to the brink

Small-town coffee shops and long-established businesses are at risk of closing despite a ceasefire in the Middle East easing the global oil price. Regional businesses say fuel relief measures need to be extended because the damage done from the fuel shock is far from over.  

Picturesque islands in WA's north set to become transport hubs after $20m sale
By Vanessa Mills

A Kimberley iron ore mine with idyllic views across a tropical sea will close after 70 years of operation as a new phase begins for offshore oil and gas.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-15/kimberley-islands-to-become-transport-hubs-alan-bond/106790116

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Picturesque islands in WA's north set to become transport hubs after $20m sale

A Kimberley iron ore mine with idyllic views across a tropical sea will close after 70 years of operation as a new phase begins for offshore oil and gas.  

Pet-friendly flights are taking off in Australia. Here's what to know

The first pet-friendly commercial flights have taken off in Australia this week. Here's what you need to know about the new service.  

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Uber drivers refusing rides due to guide dog, handler says

Sarah Maculans says she was refused rides by four Uber drivers within a week due to her guide dog, Sunny.

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Taxi, rideshare drivers in NSW who refuse passengers with guide dogs could be fined up to $3,300

Jaci Armstrong and her guide dog, Bess, often use rideshare apps and taxis to get around, but it's never simple. The NSW government hopes a massive increase to the fines for refusing service will end the discrimination. 

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https://www.twu.com.au/press/today-major-national-convoys-for-transport-reform-will-bring-together-hundreds-of-transport-workers-employers-and-industry-groups-in-melbourne-brisbane-adelaide-perth-darwin-cairns-and-from-syd/

#Australia: #TransportIndustry unites in major convoys for reform after 100 #drivers die in two years

Calls for #Parliament to pass lifesaving #TransportReform. Since the Without Trucks Australia Stops Senate report was tabled on 25 August 2021, 100 truck drivers have been killed in Australia.

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TRANSPORT INDUSTRY UNITES IN MAJOR NATIONAL CONVOYS FOR REFORM AS 100 TRUCK DRIVERS DIE IN UNDER TWO YEARS - Transport Workers’ Union

Today, major national convoys for transport reform will bring together hundreds of transport workers, employers and industry groups in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Cairns and from Sydney to Parliament House, Canberra. The participating truck driver employees, owner drivers, transport gig workers, employers, industry groups and supporting politicians are united in their calls for Federal […]

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Idwall Richards reflects on invention of modern front-side-lift garbage truck

What ever happened to Australia's hard-running garbage men? It was a New South Wales invention that put an end to the hard graft.

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Idwell Richards reflects on invention of modern front-side-lift garbage truck

What ever happened to Australia's hard-running garbage men? It was a New South Wales invention that put an end to the hard graft.

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