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Commuter chaos on Sydney's light rail as workers strike

Commuter chaos on Sydney's light rail as workers strike

All inner-Sydney trams will stop during peak periods from Monday to Friday as workers escalate industrial action for better pay and conditions.

Why Aussie garages could power homes around the nation

Why Aussie garages could power homes around the nation

Why Aussie garages could power homes around the nation

Why Aussie garages could power homes around the nation

Plans are advancing to allow electric vehicle batteries to save Australian homes from blackouts and other power emergencies, but a few hurdles remain.

Crackdown on bad drivers paying to keep their licence

Crackdown on bad drivers paying to keep their licence

Crackdown on bad drivers paying to keep their licence

Crackdown on bad drivers paying to keep their licence

A task force will target about 350 drivers with a high number of demerit points amid suspicion drivers are paying them to accept liability for infringements.

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Bigger fines, new penalties for e-scooter riders

Bigger fines, new penalties for e-scooter riders

The Victorian government will impose tougher penalties and new rules to keep e-scooter riders and pedestrians safe when the vehicles are made permanently legal.

Second-hand electric car sales speed up, utes slow down

Second-hand electric car sales speed up, utes slow down

Sales of used electric vehicles are up by more than 200 per cent this year, according to a report, but the ute market is facing an oversupply issue.

'Game changer', cash-free charging trial for EV drivers

'Game changer', cash-free charging trial for EV drivers

A major electric car-charging network will test cashless payment technology in what's being hailed as a game changer for EV drivers.

Sydney tollway overhaul 'chance to fixed flawed system'

Sydney tollway overhaul 'chance to fixed flawed system'

Lower and uniform charges have been recommended across all of Sydney's motorways after a sweeping review of the harbour city's "unfair" toll road system.

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Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

A clean energy industry body has sounded the alarm on "bad faith actors" who are accused of using misinformation to mislead Australian voters on nuclear power.

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

International travellers leaving Australia are being charged more as the government seeks to defray the increasing cost of biosecurity.

'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

Australian-made green hydrogen could power fuel-cell vehicles across Asia within 10 years as a proposed floating export hub attracts major funding.

New standards needed to tackle e-bike battery fires

New standards needed to tackle e-bike battery fires

New standards needed to tackle e-bike battery fires

New standards needed to tackle e-bike battery fires

As fires linked to e-bikes continue to surge, NSW is implementing new standards in relation to lithium-ion batteries.

Older bus drivers may face more health checks

Older bus drivers may face more health checks

Older bus drivers may face more health checks

Older bus drivers may face more health checks

More regular health assessments for older bus drivers have been recommended by an independent report in the wake of a fatal crash in Brisbane's CBD.

AI-powered cameras installed on major e-scooter fleet

AI-powered cameras installed on major e-scooter fleet

AI-powered cameras installed on major e-scooter fleet

AI-powered cameras installed on major e-scooter fleet

The entire city fleet of a leading e-scooter rental company will soon have AI-powered cameras installed to boost safety and stop people riding on footpaths.

Intervention flagged in 'over the top' city speed drop

Intervention flagged in 'over the top' city speed drop

Intervention flagged in 'over the top' city speed drop

Intervention flagged in 'over the top' city speed drop

A plan to lower speed limits in central Sydney has prompted calls for the NSW government to intervene as the premier warns it's not a country town.

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First mini-cities revealed in fast-tracked housing plan

The initial sites NSW will prioritise for blanket rezoning around transport hubs have been revealed as the government claims progress on its housing targets.

Questions remain over Melbourne airport rail link

Questions remain over the cost of Melbourne's long-awaited airport rail link, with a station set to be built above ground without a definite completion date.

Old apartment blocks struggling to support EV take-up

More Australians are buying electric cars but experts warn millions of apartment dwellers may delay making purchases if they can't charge the vehicles at home.

Old matter, new purpose in quest for net-zero car build

From building steel to sawdust, students are exploring new ways to repurpose old materials in a partnership with electric automaker Polestar.

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Car sales hit speed bump as buyers step on the brake

Vehicle sales, including popular SUVs and utes, have hit a speed bump in Australia after more than a year of cruising through records.

State challenges compo for Sydney light rail disruption

Findings that businesses affected by extended construction of the Sydney light rail should be compensated were wrong, lawyers for the NSW government have said.

Audacious Aussies chase lithium in the Canadian outback

As allies seek to end China's market power, intrepid Aussie lithium explorers could fast-track Canada's efforts to build a North American battery minerals hub.

Train repair blitz 'more than a lick of paint'

An intensive train repair project worth $35 million will help improve rail reliability for NSW travellers after a year plagued by thousands of delays.

Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid

A $6.8 billion, nine-year contract to run Melbourne's tram network has been awarded to a rival bidder instead of its current operator.

Concerns 'first electric vehicle could be your last'

Insurers are opting to write off electric cars, rather than repair them, as fewer spare parts and a shortage of mechanics add to barriers to EV take-up.

Why your online buys could arrive by electric tuk-tuk

A transport company has revealed plans to add more than 100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet as part of a $45 million project.

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