Tag: transport

Truckies carry cost burden

Consumers across the South East are expected to pay more for delivery with trucking companies around the state reporting price increases of up to...

Limestone Coast projects prepared

Various infrastructure projects are set to start across the Limestone Coast this year. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Tom Koutsantonis said the projects were expected...

Joint cross-border freight plan delivers

The Green Triangle Freight Action Plan is continuing to prove its worth as a key advocacy body with Federal, Victorian, South Australian governments and...

Saleyards beef up

The Mount Gambier and District Saleyards will receive a massive funding boost with the State Government committing a further $1.85m to its significant transformation...

Overland makes milestone run through region

Bordertown has just experienced a significant transport milestone this month with locals gathering at the town’s railway station to welcome the arrival of The...

Classic rail journey gets back on track

After being off the tracks for several months, The Overland train has again resumed its rail journeys between Adelaide and Melbourne via Bordertown. Operating for...

Penola students make their mark

Penola’s town entrance statements have been given some attention from local school students. Wattle Range Council is currently landscaping the town entrance statements which have...

Crash halts traffic

The Dukes Highway was blocked for hours on Tuesday following a truck crash near Coonalpyn. Just before 2am emergency services were called to the scene...

Snap closure at saleyards

The sheep yard loading ramps and holding pens at the Millicent Saleyards were closed and locked last week as Wattle Range Council took immediate...

Regional travel poised to take off

Qantas is set to ramp up its flight schedule into Mount Gambier in coming weeks, with hundreds more seats available. From December 6, Qantas will...

Roll up to keep community connected

Red Cross is looking for volunteers in Millicent, Robe, Kingston, Bordertown and Naracoorte as the demand increases for client transport across the Limestone Coast...

Animal transport safety drive

When it comes to transporting livestock, loading and unloading are some of the most dangerous parts of the process and contribute to high rates...

Truckies carry heavy load during pandemic challenges

It’s time to check in with the region’s local truck drivers, according to local charity organiser Adam Smith. Mr Smith said truckies were doing it...

Duo recognised for putting tour in Limestone Coast tourism

A Coonawarra business has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious 2021 South Australian Tourism Awards program in the Tour and Transport category. Kerry...

Top truckie stands by transport workers

The head of the state’s truckies’ association has praised the work of drivers in keeping the community supplied and safe. SA Road Transport Association executive...