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Pothole promises pile up, but spark state debt concerns

Pothole promises pile up, but spark state debt concerns

Promises to fix regional roads marked a state election campaign, but have raised further questions over affordability amid spiralling government debt.

Unions decry loss of workers' rights amid rise of AI

Unions decry loss of workers' rights amid rise of AI

Unions decry loss of workers' rights amid rise of AI

Unions decry loss of workers' rights amid rise of AI

From truckies to teachers, unions say workers must be prioritised over bots to protect their rights and safety in the rush to embrace artificial intelligence.

Teen boys push tripling in e-scooter hospitalisations

Teen boys push tripling in e-scooter hospitalisations

Teen boys push tripling in e-scooter hospitalisations

Teen boys push tripling in e-scooter hospitalisations

New figures shed a light on the danger posed by many Australians' favourite way to get around, as a government body keeps a close eye on the data.

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Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up

Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up

A fleet of more than 100 electric vehicles will be put to the test over three years to find out if vehicle-to-grid technology can cut costs and make money.

Rivals car-pool with election toll road pledges

Rivals car-pool with election toll road pledges

A state Labor government has been accused of stealing from the opposition playbook with a pledge to cap tolls at $30 a week if it wins an upcoming election.

National plan to put electric vehicle charging on a map

National plan to put electric vehicle charging on a map

Electric vehicle charging bottlenecks and areas of high demand will be targeted by a $1.43 million national project as more motorists make the switch.

Electric vehicles surge ahead as petrol car sales stall

Electric vehicles surge ahead as petrol car sales stall

Diesel and petrol-powered vehicle sales are slowing as figures show more Australians are getting behind electric and hybrid cars.

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Russian targets Kyiv bridges in new disruption tactic

Russian targets Kyiv bridges in new disruption tactic

Russian targets Kyiv bridges in new disruption tactic

Russian targets Kyiv bridges in new disruption tactic

Russian has targeted three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, causing traffic chaos in what appears to be a new way to torment the Ukrainian capital.

Illegal e-bikes crushed as crash numbers keep rising

Illegal e-bikes crushed as crash numbers keep rising

Illegal e-bikes crushed as crash numbers keep rising

Illegal e-bikes crushed as crash numbers keep rising

A state government has ramped up its crackdown on illegal e-bikes by destroying its first lot of illegal bicycles seized under new laws.

Electric charge: petrol giant plugs $225m into EV deal

Electric charge: petrol giant plugs $225m into EV deal

Electric charge: petrol giant plugs $225m into EV deal

Electric charge: petrol giant plugs $225m into EV deal

Australians are buying electric cars in record numbers and one fuel retailer has announced a deal to expand its coverage.

Tenfold surge in EV sales needed to meet climate goals

Tenfold surge in EV sales needed to meet climate goals

Tenfold surge in EV sales needed to meet climate goals

Tenfold surge in EV sales needed to meet climate goals

Australian drivers are buying electric vehicle sales in record numbers but even more will need to hit the road for the nation to meet its climate target.

End of the road as diesel drives truckies to the brink

End of the road as diesel drives truckies to the brink

End of the road as diesel drives truckies to the brink

End of the road as diesel drives truckies to the brink

Truck drivers across the country are urging the federal government to reinstate the fuel excise cut in the lead-up to Christmas, as diesel prices surge.

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Airlines are being accused of "un-Australian price gouging" of Fremantle Dockers fans looking to reach this year's AFL grand final.

State sets agenda on medicinal cannabis drivers

State sets agenda on medicinal cannabis drivers

State sets agenda on medicinal cannabis drivers

State sets agenda on medicinal cannabis drivers

Motorists using medicinal cannabis will be allowed to drive in one state, while another takes a zero-tolerance approach.

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Motorcyclist's pothole death a 'preventable tragedy'

Deteriorating roads full of potholes are the number one concern for regional drivers as pressure ramps up on a government to respond.

Respected motorcyclist dies after hitting pothole

The death of a popular motorcyclist, who reportedly crashed after striking a pothole, has spurred calls for urgent repairs to a state's deteriorating roads.

Transport workers hit the brakes in nationwide strikes

Logistics for some of the country's biggest companies have taken a hit as thousands of transport workers strike for better pay and conditions.

Electric car surge strains Australia's charging network

Motorists are adopting electric vehicles in record numbers but the nation's public charging is struggling to keep pace with demand.

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'Unimaginable loss' as kids killed in crash identified

Two young school children killed in a horrific crash have been identified, while several others remain in hospital.

Sustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off

A multimillion-dollar project designed to produce green fuels is a step closer to launch after securing a $30 million investment.

Freeway boost as leaders ramp up pre-poll promises

One state will throw $550 million at major motorway upgrades as leaders outline infrastructure as a key priority less than three months out from an election.

Electric cars outsell petrol rivals for the first time

Fuel prices are up and so are electric vehicle sales, with Australian drivers now buying more battery-powered cars than either petrol or diesel models.

Uber driver accused of lewd act against woman in car

A man working as an Uber driver while on a bridging visa will remain behind bars after being accused of a string of sex acts over nine months.

One Nation turns up election heat with energy pitch

A populist party has promised to extend the life of a coal-fired power plant as part of an un-costed Victorian election policy platform.

State enforces L plates to put brakes on e‑bike riders

Queensland is first to force e-bike and e-scooter riders to get licences as states scramble to tackle crashes, battery fires and dangerous high-powered imports.

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