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PT Hydraulics unveils plastic cribbing in lead-up to WA law change

Posted on Thursday 27th, February 2020.

A legislation change in Western Australia, coming April 2020, will affect the use of wooden cribbing on many work sites. PT Hydraulics has devised a solution. Read More...
Filpro acquires Powerdown

Posted on Wednesday 26th, February 2020.

Filpro Automotive, a supplier of automotive aftermarket products, acquired ride control component manufacturer, Powerdown Australia, earlier this month. Read More...
Wesfarmers reports $1.2M profit, sells slice of Coles interest

Posted on Wednesday 26th, February 2020.

Perth-based conglomerate, Wesfarmers, which recently sold 4.9 per cent of its share in Coles Group, has reported a Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $1.210 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2019. Read More...
VTA welcomes Infrastructure Australia Priority List

Posted on Wednesday 26th, February 2020.

The Victorian Transport Association has welcomed the release of Infrastructure Australia’s Priority List of projects, and in particular the priority given to upgrading and maintaining roads around Australia. Read More...
DG movement study findings are streamlining fleet operations

Posted on Tuesday 25th, February 2020.

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) commissioned the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) to undertake a Dangerous Goods (DG) movement study last September – and the latest results are in. Read More...
Qube posts growth despite headwinds: 1H20

Posted on Tuesday 25th, February 2020.

Underlying revenue for Qube was up 12.9 per cent to $970.1 million – with underlying Net Profit After Tax and Amortisation (NPATA) up 5.1 per cent to $76.3 million – according to half-year financial results. Read More...
Australian supply chain businesses leverage booming Indian economy

Posted on Tuesday 25th, February 2020.

More than 100 Australian businesses and organisations are headed for India this week as part of Australia’s ongoing push to strengthen economic and investment ties with one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Read More...
AusPost secures strong revenue growth despite letter losses

Posted on Monday 24th, February 2020.

Australia Post’s parcel and services revenue growth was up almost $300 million or 13 per cent on the same period last year to $2.698 million, underpinned by strong growth in parcels, financial and international services. Read More...
Last chance to register for State Conference 2020

Posted on Monday 24th, February 2020.

With State Conference 2020 a week away, the Victorian Transport Association is encouraging members and other industry participants intending to attend the event on 1-3 March at Silverwater Resort, Phillip Island, to finalise registration now. Read More...
Camera installation prompts red-light runners to change behaviour

Posted on Monday 24th, February 2020.

Transport for NSW claims the installation of a red-light speed camera at the intersection of Wentworth Avenue and Sutherland Street will boost road safety. Read More...