Wednesday 03 March
Wednesday 03 March
Support Safe Rates
The Union has been lobbying for some time for a system of safe rates, which allow truck drivers to receive full cost recovery for their work including flexible payments for rising fuel costs, as well as paid waiting times. |
TWU meets with Minister Graeme SturgesMonday, July 20, 2009 Bill Baarini, General Counsel (on behalf of Bill Noonan), met with The Hon. Mr Graeme Sturgess, Minister for Infrastructure on 17 July 2009. |
Road and transport infrastructure in TasmaniaTuesday, June 30, 2009 The Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure, Graeme Sturges MP, has pledged to create an integrated, efficient and safe transport system delivering sustainable economic growth and resilient regional communities. The transport system will need to cater for more freight and passenger movements into the future. This will require the Tasmanian Government to make strategic decisions about investments in road, rail, and port infrastructure. |
Funding for the Nagambie Bypass earmarkedWednesday, December 17, 2008 Regional and rural roads in Victoria form an important link between country communities and other regional centres and the city, boosting the economy and creating employment opportunities. |
Goulburn Valley Highway Upgrade - Nagambie BypassThursday, November 27, 2008 The Goulburn Valley Highway is an important transport route, forming part of the national highway link between Melbourne and Brisbane. The Nagambie Bypass is the next stage of the upgrade of the Goulburn Valley Highway. |
Down syndrome awareness ride between Launceston and Rokeby to affect roadsFriday, October 17, 2008 The Union has been advised by the Burnie Police Headquarters that roads between Launceston and Rokeby (via Swansea and Orford) will be affected due to a charity ride to raise awareness and funds to support families with Down Syndrome. |
The Federal Government Pledges Funding for the Nagambie BypassWednesday, May 14, 2008 Transport was a big winner in the 2008 Federal Budget. The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has shown a strong commitment to improving transport infrastructure, particularly in Victoria. |
Minister Pallas Announced Safety Upgrades to the Goulburn Valley Highway and Broadford-Kilmore RoadWednesday, April 16, 2008 Tim Pallas, the Minister for Roads and Ports, announced that $1.5 million of safety improvements for the Goulburn Valley Highway (GVH) and Broadford-Kilmore Road. |
New Lanes on the Goulburn Valley HighwayThursday, February 14, 2008 Newly duplicated lanes have been opened today on the Arcadia Section of the Goulburn Valley Highway. |
Horsham Road Freight ForumMonday, February 4, 2008 Do you move freight? Are driving hours, fatigue management, loading and overloading issues of interest to you? |
