Australia Post will be the first major parcels and logistics company in the country to trial new technology to deliver small parcels by Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), or ‘drone’, to provide customers with even more choice on how and when they receive their online shopping. This closed-field trial is an important next step in testing […]
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, today said arrangements were in place for the 2016 Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli and Villers-Bretonneux. “The security of those attending is of course our main priority, and the Australian Government continues to work […]
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance and Minister for Roads Duncan Gay today announced the establishment of the state’s first Smart Innovation Centre in Western Sydney – a new research and development hub for emerging transport and road technology. Minister Constance said the new centre will be a world-class innovation incubator which brings together […]
Methamphetamine prevention campaign messages are hitting the mark Real-life stories of negative health, social and legal impacts prove powerful The second phase of the State Government’s Drug Aware ‘Meth Can Take Control’ campaign will go live today delivering a strong prevention message to young people across Western Australia. Mental Health Minister Andrea Mitchell said initial […]
The Palaszczuk Government has moved to ban underground coal gasification because of its environmental impact. State Development Minister and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham announced the immediate ban today and committed to introducing a legislated ban before the end of the year. “We have looked at the evidence from the pilot-operation […]
The Australian Government has outlined its plan to improve the safety of the road transport industry by abolishing the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal and redirecting Tribunal resources to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester, who addressed a convoy of truck drivers campaigning for the change today in Canberra, said […]
State Government welcomes news that WA secures defence naval works Premier Colin Barnett today welcomed the news that Western Australia was one of the two locations to implement the Australian Government’s commitment to a continuous build of naval surface ships in Australia. Mr Barnett said this was recognition of the State’s capability in the naval […]
Bypolls to the Tura parliamentary constituency, necessitated by death of sitting member and former Lok Sabha speaker P.A. Sangma, and nine assembly constituencies in seven states will be held May 16, the Election Commission announced on Tuesday. The assembly constituencies are Kanubari (Arunachal Pradesh), Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir), represented by late chief minister Mufti Mohammed […]
At least 28 people were killed and more than 300 injured when a suicide bomber exploded near the Afghan presidential palace here on Tuesday, officials said. Many of the dead were civilians, Kabul police chief Abdul Rahman Rahini said, confirming the 28 deaths. The deafening explosion was followed by heavy gunfire as Taliban militants launched […]
Eighteen taxis belonging to Ola and Uber have been impounded in Delhi for over-charging clients, Transport Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday. “We impounded 18 vehicles of Ola and Uber yesterday for over-charging and permit violation,” Rai told reporters here. “The action was taken after commuters complained on the helpline provided by the Delhi government,” […]