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Victoria to close demerit-point loophole

The Victorian Government will next year close a legal loophole that allows speeding drivers and other traffic offenders to pay a higher fine to dodge gaining demerit points on their licences. A News Limited report revealed that approximately 5...

Great Ocean Road could become a $20 toll road

Arguably one of the best roads in Australia, the Great Ocean Road in south Victoria, could become a toll road with charges of up to $20. Corangamite Shire mayor Matt Makin is proposing the idea this week to the local council. One of the main a...

Paramedics warn against leaving kids in hot cars

Ambulance Victoria has pleaded with motorists to make their children’s health their top priority after paramedics were called to rescue nine children from locked cars across the state yesterday.   At least six of those cases were accidents where...

Victoria gets 32 new speed and red light cameras

The Victorian Government today announced that 32 new speed and red light cameras will be switched on gradually over the coming weeks and months. The first eight of the speed and red light cameras will be switched on from tomorrow. Victorian...

Toyota strikes could delay launch of 2012 Toyota Camry

The launch of the new Toyota Camry could be delayed as a result of industrial action by Toyota Australia manufacturing and parts centre workers. Strike action has resumed today – the fourth down day this month – as company executives and union re...

Strikes hurting Australia’s export future: Toyota CEO

The head of Toyota Australia has threatened that the continued industrial action over pay increases could put the future of Toyota’s local vehicle production in jeopardy. Toyota Australia President and CEO, Max Yasuda, said production disruption...

Motorists should be retested every five years: law firm

Motorists should be retested every five years in order to keep their driver’s licence and make the roads safer, a Victorian law firm believes. Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has submitted a safety inquiry proposal to the Victorian Parliament with a v...