Sam Matandos

Tuesday news briefs - Pat Conroy has taken to social media to celebrate the successful export of Thales‘ Bendigo, Victoria manufactured Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. - Capral Aluminium has announced its membership with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC). - New data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) indicate that apprentice and trainee commencements are returning to historical patterns. - Cann Group has received $1.65 million, the final instalment of a plant and equipment sale agreement with Biortica Agrimed. - The Queensland Government has announced a new independent technical advisory body, the Queensland Energy System Advisory Board (QESAB) - The new VVMF - Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility has announced the appointment of Stephen Thompson as its inaugural CEO. - The second Parliamentary Friends of Hydrogen meeting was held last week. - A ban on engineered stone in NSW and other Australian jurisdictions came into force on Monday. - The upcoming 2024 National Manufacturing Summit will focus on the practical aspects of manufacturing Australia’s renewable energy revolution, according to organiser Weld Australia. #manufacturing #australianmanufacturing #manufacturingnews #hydrogen #ASX #defence #defenceindustry Australian Hydrogen Council NSW Government #energytransition #silicosis

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Thanks Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) for sharing this report from the Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT). This study specifically examined the impact of additional flashing LED beacon lights mounted on the front and side of locomotives and is the second such assessment commissioned by ONRSR. The research will inform their development of a code of practice that will have legal standing which calls out the RISSB AS 7531 Rolling Stock Lighting and Visibility standard. RISSB fully supports this and have made the commitment to review this standard based on the findings of this report.   Safey incidents have significant human impacts. We know that managing safety risks at level crossings for road users, train drivers and pedestrians is a complex issue and not one with a simple or singular solution, and one that requires the road and rail industry and users to be collectively responsible. Train lighting is one component of the solution.   Level crossing safety is an important priority for the rail industry. As the rail industry’s standards organisation, RISSB continues to prioritise and work on the issue of level crossing safety with ONRSR, governments and key stakeholders.

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The latest biannual Transport Opinion Survey conducted in March by the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) reveals a growing desire to own an electric vehicle but 44% of Australians cannot afford one. “This survey shows there remains a challenge to improving the affordability of EVs and convincing more than half of Australians they are an alternative to your standard internal combustion engines,” said Professor David A Hensher AM, PhD, FASSA, FAITPM, FCILT, Director of ITLS at The University of Sydney Business School. Interestingly, the report also reveals there is a growing trend of electing to commute outside of peak hours, especially on Thursdays. Read the report: https://ow.ly/A8O650RhIPg

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Top ANZ Automotive updates and news in the last 24 hours 🚗 - Part 4: Quick Digest ☕ 👉 1000 electric vehicles to help power grid in $3.2m trial - EV Hub: A new trial involving 1000 electric vehicles aims to support the power grid with a $3.2 million investment. The initiative is expected to enhance grid stability and promote renewable energy integration. https://lnkd.in/gmmJuca3 👉 Upgraded 2024 BYD Atto 3 and BYD Dolphin score price cuts in dramatic bid to boost sales - EV Central: The 2024 BYD Atto 3 and BYD Dolphin have received significant price cuts in an effort to boost sales. The move aims to make these electric vehicles more competitive in the market. https://lnkd.in/gmmJuca3 👉 Batteries on wheels trial gets $3.2 million boost - pv magazine Australia:A 'batteries on wheels' trial has received a $3.2 million boost to further explore the benefits of mobile energy storage solutions. The trial aims to demonstrate the potential of vehicle-to-grid technology. pv magazine Australia 👉 Key highlights from Australia’s national EV strategy - https://lnkd.in/gVSuCGFf: Australia's national EV strategy outlines key initiatives to drive electric vehicle adoption across the country. The strategy focuses on increasing infrastructure, incentives, and regulatory support. EV Markets Reports Keep up with ANZ Automotive news in just 5 Minutes 💹 Join 5000 Automotive Professionals for One Daily Email with bite-sized summaries 👉 https://bit.ly/45wo6bX #automotive #Dealership #EV #ElectricVehicles #Auto #Media #News #Australia #ANZ #fleet

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#AutomatedVehicle (AV) technology is advancing rapidly and is likely to fundamentally change road transport. The introduction of this technology will impact everyone who interacts with Australian roads, not just those who use AVs.  But what are automated vehicles? Some cars and trucks on Australian roads today already have a degree of automation, such as driver assist features, autonomous emergency breaks, lane assist and adaptive cruise control. But technology is progressing to bring higher levels of automation to market, including vehicles that are fully automated and able to perform all driving tasks in all conditions without any human intervention.  We’re developing laws to ensure that AVs are introduced safely. We have partnered with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts to launch a public consultation on AV safety reforms that will help inform the Australian Government’s development of a new Automated Vehicle Safety Law, as well as amendments to existing state and territory laws.  Consultation closes 11 June 2024. To learn more or have your say, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eNgN4sBT

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#FederalBudget // Australia’s national rail network is a big winner in the Federal Budget 2024-2025, with $1 billion of funding towards modernising our ageing network.    The ARA welcomes the critical $540 million investment from the Federal Government and the ARTC’s $500 million commitment to improve the resilience and reliability of essential national rail infrastructure.  The announcement follows extensive advocacy by the ARA and rail freight stakeholders for additional funding for upgrades to the network to better cope with extreme weather events. It recognises the critical role rail plays in supporting a strong national supply chain and the great economic and environmental benefits of getting more freight onto rail. The 2024-25 Budget has also confirmed an overall investment in nationally significant rail projects of $13.2 billion over the next four years through the Infrastructure Investment Program.    As part of the large investment pipeline, the ARA also welcomes the Federal Government’s additional investment of $1.4 billion towards the 72km Metronet project in Perth, $1.2 billion towards the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line in Queensland, and $50 million towards designing Stage 2B of the Canberra light rail.    Read our media release here: https://lnkd.in/d3jSXDSg Read why getting more freight on rail is great for our country in the Future of Freight report: https://lnkd.in/d8yeqrEA

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