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bigrigs.com.au > 09/10/2026 > looking-after-yourself-and-your-mates

Looking after yourself and your mates

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (705+ words) The recent news of ACFS Port Logistics entering voluntary administration has understandably attracted attention across the Australian transport and logistics industry. Without commenting on the circumstances surrounding ACFS, it is a timely reminder of something we have sadly seen too…...


bigrigs.com.au > 09/07/2026 > 550-million-cash-injection-for-major-freeway-upgrade-in-melbournes-west

$550 million cash injection for major freeway upgrade in Melbourne’s west

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (202+ words) The Victorian Government has announced a $550 million boost for a major freeway upgrade in Melbourne’s outer west, building on the existing $1 billion commitment from the Federal Government. The money will go towards a major upgrade of the Western Freeway between…...


bigrigs.com.au > 09/06/2026 > kiwi-truckies-big-move-pays-off

Kiwi truckie’s big move pays off

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (280+ words) On the way into Melbourne from Ballarat, Big Rigs pulled into an old favourite truck stop at Beaufort, the former legendary “Red Roo”, all modern and almost unrecognisable from the good old days though. And here we were fortunate to…...


bigrigs.com.au > 08/25/2026 > 200-million-up-for-grabs-to-support-local-road-projects

$200 million up for grabs to support local road projects

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (110+ words) A new funding round of the annual $200 million Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program (SLRIP) will open to state and territory governments and local councils on September 1. SLRIP is a national program, aiming to address current and emerging priorities in road…...


bigrigs.com.au > 08/21/2026 > inside-the-code-how-dangerous-goods-really-move-across-australia

Inside the Code: How dangerous goods really move across Australia

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1234+ words) From fuel and industrial gases to chemicals used in manufacturing, dangerous goods are moved across Australia every day. Supporting their safe transport is the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, maintained by the National Transport Commission (NTC). The Code helps ensure these…...


bigrigs.com.au > 08/19/2026 > 200-million-fix-for-great-western-highway-and-victoria-pass

$200 million fix for Great Western Highway and Victoria Pass

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (523+ words) The closure of Mitchell’s Causeway and Victoria Pass on the Great Western Highway in March 2026 due to serious cracking and movement has been an ongoing headache for freight operators who rely on the route. Now, it looks like the end…...