Australian road trains are gigantic trucking rigs consisting of a tractor, often referred to as a prime mover, and up to four standard trailers. These behemoths can measure up to 176 feet long (53.5 ...

Philip Laird owns shares in some transport companies and has received funding from two rail-related CRCs as well as the ARC. He is affiliated, inter alia, with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and ...

The biggest freight trains on Earth are built for extreme distances and heavy cargo. Here are five record-setters and the ...

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A woman and two children leave the roadhouse in Warakurna with snacks purchased there. In Australia's Outback, roadhouses are often the only place where remote communities can buy gasoline, groceries ...

On a road trip in central Australia, a visitor learns how Indigenous custodians and conservationists are working to protect an ancient land and its animal denizens. Credit...Anthony Ham Supported by ...

As Australia’s road toll continues to rise, with more than 1300 fatalities in 2024 marking an increase of 6% compared to 2023, a new study reveals the reasons why Australia won’t achieve its ...