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V/Line staff threaten ongoing strikes over pay fight

V/Line staff threaten ongoing strikes over pay fight

Regional commuters have been warned of significant interruptions, with rail workers staging four strikes over two weeks and threatening ongoing action.

Stranded ship with 16,500 sheep, cattle berths in WA

Stranded ship with 16,500 sheep, cattle berths in WA

Stranded ship with 16,500 sheep, cattle berths in WA

Stranded ship with 16,500 sheep, cattle berths in WA

A stranded live export ship carrying about 16,500 animals has docked at Fremantle, where it is expected to be partially offloaded before resuming its journey.

Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales

Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales

Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales

Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales

Public electric vehicle charging soared by 150 per cent during the holiday period, providers say, but better etiquette and greater options kept queues down.

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More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

A new model of one of the most popular electric cars in Australia is being recalled for safety reasons just weeks after arriving in the country.

Car manufacturers pull up short on emission estimates

Car manufacturers pull up short on emission estimates

Automakers are still failing to accurately report their greenhouse gas emissions, a new analysis warns, and some brands fall well short of the target.

E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns

E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns

The number of people killed or injured in e-scooter accidents in Australia remains unclear due to inconsistent reporting between states, a group has warned.

Balaclava clad neo-Nazis arrested after storming train

Balaclava clad neo-Nazis arrested after storming train

About 60 men in balaclavas, including Australia’s neo-Nazi leader, were held in North Sydney by police after swarming a train and waving Australian flags.

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Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Australia's largest energy retailer is launching an electric vehicle trial that will deliver cheap power to drivers who recharge during off-peak times.

Regional services resume after V/Line strike disruption

Regional services resume after V/Line strike disruption

Regional services resume after V/Line strike disruption

Regional services resume after V/Line strike disruption

Victoria's regional train service is back online for the afternoon rush after V/Line staff took industrial action when contract negotiations stalled.

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

A recall has been issued for more than 200 electric vehicles after Audi discovered an issue with their batteries that could increase the risk of a fire.

Train delays signalled as V/Line staff prepare strike

Train delays signalled as V/Line staff prepare strike

Train delays signalled as V/Line staff prepare strike

Train delays signalled as V/Line staff prepare strike

V/Line commuters are being told to stay at home rather than commute as rail staff plan to take protected industrial action.

Toyota's electric adverts spark confusion claims

Toyota's electric adverts spark confusion claims

Toyota's electric adverts spark confusion claims

Toyota's electric adverts spark confusion claims

An environmental group is calling on Australia's consumer watchdog to investigate Toyota over the way it advertises hybrid vehicles.

Firm behind asbestos-laden park won't test other sites

Firm behind asbestos-laden park won't test other sites

Firm behind asbestos-laden park won't test other sites

Firm behind asbestos-laden park won't test other sites

The firm behind a controversial asbestos-contaminated park will wait for official advice before testing other sites for the same potentially harmful material.

Call for Tesla, GM to steer clear of deep sea mining

Call for Tesla, GM to steer clear of deep sea mining

Call for Tesla, GM to steer clear of deep sea mining

Call for Tesla, GM to steer clear of deep sea mining

Electric car makers Tesla and General Motors have been urged to commit to a ban on mining of the sea floor for battery materials.

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Top-selling Tesla misses safety mark in Australia

The second most popular electric car sold in Australia could face a recall after it failed to secure a five-star safety rating.

Electric car charging stations tipped to double again

Another 900 electric car-charging locations are tipped to appear in Australia during 2024 to encourage motorists to adopt low-emission transport.

Pre-Games transport options being stalled by train deal

Public transport options to and from Brisbane Airport will be prioritised as the government continues to navigate an aging, monopolised train contract.

Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink

Thousands of Australian motorists are still waiting to receive electric cars after a new quarantine issue at the border caused by an unexpected pest.

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More asbestos found near inner Sydney parkland

Three sites at Sydney's Rozelle Interchange Project have been closed off to the public after samples of recycled mulch came back positive for asbestos.

Park overhaul call after asbestos found near playground

Seven pieces of asbestos have been found in new Sydney parklands as a local mayor takes aim at the contractor that built the park over a $4.6b interchange.

Uber to serve electric car rides at Australian Open

An electric vehicle ride-sharing service is finally on the cards for Australia after sales of the cars more than doubled during 2023.

Efficient cars can cut hundreds from popular road trips

Picking a fuel-efficient car for your next domestic holiday could save you hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicles will save the most, research shows.

Need ChatGPT in the car? Crazy vehicle tech at CES 2024

From cars driven by game controllers to vans you can turn into utes, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is giving a preview of an unusual future.

New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle

The race to deliver Australia's most affordable electric car has roared to life again, with one manufacturer offering a significant discount to win the title.

Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars

A farmer in Western Australia says more people in the outback should considering buying an electric vehicle to unlock fuel savings.

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