Applications Open For CSIRO ‘Innovate to Grow’ Program
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting small to medium enterprises working on advanced manufacturing solutions to apply for a self-paced, 10-week, online program that can help them turn an idea into an R&D opportunity
HVIA Facilitates Minister’s Visit to Robuk Engineering
HVIA facilitated a recent site visit by Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator Carol Brown, to member company Robuk Engineering
Daimler Truck Adds East Gippsland Dealership
A new Daimler Truck dealership has opened in Victoria’s East Gippsland region. Turnbulls Gippsland will support and sell Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso trucks, as well as the Fuso Rosa bus, at an upgraded facility in Sale, a key regional hub located between Latrobe Valley and Lakes Entrance
NVHR Seeks Feedback On Mobile Crane Industry Code
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is seeking public feedback on the Mobile Crane Industry Code of Practice by Wednesday, May 15, 2024
NHVR Issue Updated Modification Code For Tipper Bodies
After consultation and feedback from industry, the NHVR has issued draft text for Modification Code J4 (Tipper Bodies) in Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 and advised updated implementation timing
Hammar Celebrates 50 Years Of Innovation
This year marks 50 years since Bengt-Olof Hammar developed the first Hammar sideloader and founded Hammar in Sweden – and the company is marking the occasion with the launch of two new models
Employer Assist: The New ‘Right to Disconnect’ Law
In a significant legislative change, Parliament passed the ‘right to disconnect’ law on February 12, 2024, which is set to take effect on August 26, 2024 – or August 26, 2025 for small businesses
Daimler Truck Open Five-Star Truck Parts Warehouse
Daimler Truck has opened a truck-dedicated parts warehouse in the logistics hub of Truganina in Melbourne’s west
HVIA EV Transition Inquiry Submission Calls For HV Focus
HVIA recently made a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water’s Inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles
CSIRO Program Aims To Kick Start R&D Projects
Start-ups and small businesses are eligible for matching funding of up to $50,000 – plus access to research expertise and capabilities – to help develop their business under CSIRO’s Kick-Start program
New Details Revealed On NSW Axle Mass Limit Increases
HVIA met this week with Transport for New South Wales to get an update on the low- and zero-emission axle mass increase scheme in that state
Feds Release Draft Sustainability Reporting Legislation
The Federal Government introduced draft legislation to Parliament last week proposing to establish a regime that requires corporate entities to meet sustainability reporting thresholds