$600m funding envelope promised by the Coalition to upgrade freight routes

Bipartisan backing for farm safety a lifesaving move - National Farmers' Federation

TThe National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed bipartisan support for a $2.5 million commitment to save lives on farms following a horror year of fatalities. The latest AgHealth Australia data shows a concerning spike in 2024: 72 deaths and 133 people seriously injured – more than double the previous year. NFF President David Jochinke said the funding would allow Farmsafe Australia to continue its critical work to reverse these alarming nu…

$600m funding envelope promised by the Coalition to upgrade freight routes

The Coalition promises $600m to boost agricultural and mining roads, improving safety and productivity across Australia.

Opposition promises major road safety funding - PowerTorque

Mitchell Highway in far western New South Wales Australia. (Image: Ken Griffiths/stock.adobe.com)Ahead of the upcoming federal election on May 3, the Coalition has outlined its road safety map to combat the ‘significantly rising’ road toll. This will be done through a six-step plan laid out by the Liberal Party, focusing on increasing funding and new programs targeting driver safety. SUBSCRIBE to the PowerTorque newsletter “The Coalition […] Opp…

Opposition outlines election road safety map - Fully Loaded

Image: jovannig/stock.adobe.comAhead of the upcoming federal election on May 3, the Coalition has outlined its road safety map to combat the ‘significantly rising’ road toll. This will be done through a six-step plan laid out by the Liberal Party, focusing on increasing funding and new programs targeting driver safety. “The Coalition believes Australia’s roads should be safe and productive for all users – regardless of whether you live in Dubbo …