Workforce Skills + Training Grants Open
Powering Australia, a federally funded industry growth centre dedicated to strengthening Australian clean-tech manufacturing, has announced a new grant offering for industry – the Battery Workforce Skills and Training program
Fuel Security Update: April 15, 2026
Australia’s fuel stocks remain at “normal levels”, with just 2 per cent of service stations currently without diesel, and the forward program for shipping tanker deliveries is strong as global trade flows recalibrate, according to a Transport Industry Briefing hosted Wednesday morning by Transport Minister Catherine King.
HVIA Awards Recognise Safety Innovation
A topic close to the heart of anyone in the heavy vehicle industry is safety. This is why we celebrate the 2025 HVIA National Awards Safety Innovation Award winner, Volvo Trucks Australia.
Report Backs Productivity Reforms
Greater road access for high-productivity and heavy zero-emissions vehicles, along with automated access approvals, clearer planning rules for charging infrastructure, and updated curfew and licensing settings are critical to boosting productivity and improving emissions outcomes in the heavy vehicle industry, according to the Productivity Commission’s Interim Report of Study Into Heavy Vehicle Reform.
NHVR Updating Mass + Dimension Notices
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is in the process of updating notices impacted by Heavy Vehicle National Law mass and dimension regulation changes.
New Program Aims To Boost Women Drivers
Volvo Trucks, WomenCan Australia, Wodonga TAFE and Transport Women Australia today launched a joint training, licensing and job placement program to attract more women into secure transport careers and build a stronger, more sustainable driver pipeline.
Alternative Fuels Projects Get Govt Support
The Federal Government has announced the first pilot projects under the new ‘Investor Front Door’ program – including a low carbon liquid fuels project in Victoria and South Australia as well as a large scale zero-emission heavy road freight depot in south-west Sydney.
Busting Common Myths On Gender Equality
Economist Dr Leonora Risse is still working harder than ever on data-based studies focusing on gender gaps in the workforce.
Applications Open For HVIA Scholarship
HVIA is pleased to announce we will be sponsoring another Trades Women Australia (TWA) scholarship for female apprentices.
WA Govt Measures To Keep WA Moving
The WA Government has announced measures to help the state’s transport and aviation industries to reduce costs and keep the west moving as global fuel security challenges continue.
Fuel Security Update: April 8, 2026
Australian remains at Level 2 of the National Fuel Security Plan (‘keeping Australia moving’), with fuel stocks at “normal” levels and the forward program for shipping tanker deliveries remaining strong, according to a Transport Industry Briefing hosted this morning by Transport Minister Catherine King.
SA Fast-Tracks Reform To Cut Fuel Costs
The South Australian Government is fast-tracking new heavy freight reforms to lift productivity and drive down costs, including by delivering a reduction in fuel usage of up to 18 per cent.