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Farewell messages: Final notes of support from our loyal advertisers

Farewell messages: Final notes of support from our loyal...

News Here are a just a few of the heartfelt tributes we wanted to share with you in our final week.

Experts named to help with freight and supply chain strategy

Experts named to help with freight and supply chain strategy

News The panellists are tasked with delivering “practical outcomes” for the industry.

Your best truckin’ photos

Your best truckin’ photos

News Our readers are fabulous behind the camera - they’ve shared some really great shots...

Farewell, Big Rigs: Reader reaction

Farewell, Big Rigs: Reader reaction

News We’ve received many lovely messages and thought we’d share a few of them with you.

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    Marty still keeping busy during pandemic

    Marty still keeping busy during pandemic

    News “I would like to put in a word for all those small businesses that have kept open and kept good tucker and hot coffee on the go during this period”

    We caught up with ‘The Guru’

    We caught up with ‘The Guru’

    News “It’s good to be back home now days and I’m happy to be busy, and happy also with the truck and the job, pretty well everything just now!” he said.

    Matt says things will pick up as restrictions relax

    Matt says things will pick up as restrictions relax

    News IT WAS fortunate to catch up with Matt Shaw from Launceston at Mood Food, the 24-hour Caltex truck stop at Kempton, the other day as we amassed our final copy for Big...

    Les rates the BP Miles Roadhouse as the best

    Les rates the BP Miles Roadhouse as the best

    News YOU could be excused for thinking that truckie Les Masterman has discovered the elusive fountain of youth.

    Mark is a jack of all trades

    Mark is a jack of all trades

    News Mark works for L.E Hartvigsen Transport and his father in law Les is also his boss.

    Justin honours father’s career with ‘Billy’s Legacy’

    Justin honours father’s career with ‘Billy’s Legacy’

    News “My late father Billy Power was a driver and it is named after him,” Justin said.

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        Kath and Kim star now earning living as a truckie

        Kath and Kim star now earning living as a truckie

        News Kath and Kim star Peter Rowsthorn, who played Kim’s husband Brett Craig, has turned to truck driving to earn money amid the coronavirus pandemic.

        Shocking details unearthed from major crash

        Shocking details unearthed from major crash

        News In the early hours of October 20, 1989, 21 strangers' lives were snuffed out by Australia's worst road disaster. This investigation uncovers who's responsible.

        Star shocks with X-rated revelations

        Star shocks with X-rated revelations

        Celebrity Blondie singer Debbie Harry doesn’t hold back in her new memoir, dishing the dirt on drug and sex exploits with musical A-listers.

        ‘Tacky’ kitchen feature to avoid

        ‘Tacky’ kitchen feature to avoid

        TV One team had The Block judges scratching their heads over a particular design they described as “tacky”. Can you guess what it is?

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          CORONAVIRUS

            ‘Don’t like this’: Airline’s face shields fail to impress

            ‘Don’t like this’: Airline’s face shields fail to impress

            News If you thought masks on a plane and some disinfectant wipes were as bad as flying will get post-pandemic, think again.

            The ‘troubling’ virus attitudes of Boomers is revealed

            The ‘troubling’ virus attitudes of Boomers is revealed

            Health The ‘troubling’ attitude towards coronavirus risk among Baby Boomers

            Cops quarantined as officer tests positive

            Cops quarantined as officer tests positive

            Health A Victorian Police officer has tested positive for coronavirus triggering the shut...

            Where new virus cases are coming from

            Where new virus cases are coming from

            News Where Victoria’s new cases are coming from: July 3

            Australian-first coronavirus vaccine trials begin

            Australian-first coronavirus vaccine trials begin

            Health First human trials of possible coronavirus vaccine COVAX-19

            Qld cops get $1250 cash bonus

            Qld cops get $1250 cash bonus

            News Queensland police officers to receive COVID leave and pay

            ‘Flights full’: Chaos as border deadline hits

            ‘Flights full’: Chaos as border deadline hits

            News Flights booked out as QLD tourists in Victoria rush to get home as borders shut

            Test Drive

              Test drive: Latest AMT takes Hino 700 to next level

              Test drive: Latest AMT takes Hino 700 to next level

              Test Drive The cab and fittings in the Hino 700 may be familiar now, but a new transmission...

              Volvo 18-wheeler cruises highway without anyone in the cab

              Volvo 18-wheeler cruises highway without anyone in the cab

              News A remotely driven truck makes maiden journey.

              What does David think of the Stralis X-Way?

              What does David think of the Stralis X-Way?

              News We road test the new 'Aussie' Euro

              Kermie takes the Cascadia for a test drive

              Kermie takes the Cascadia for a test drive

              News The new Freightliner doesn't disappoint

              Toyota Corolla vs Mazda3 vs VW Golf: best small cars battle

              Toyota Corolla vs Mazda3 vs VW Golf: best small cars battle

              Motoring We compare the new Toyota Corolla with the VW Golf and Mazda3.

              Kermie is as happy as as big rig in mud

              Kermie is as happy as as big rig in mud

              News Mercedes-Benz offerings an awesome foursome off-road

              Motoring News

                Tested: Audi’s SUV superhero

                Tested: Audi’s SUV superhero

                Motoring Audi’s pair of big performance SUVs deliver the kind of thrills and excitement usually seen on the pages of comic books.

                Volkswagen reveals its new monster ute

                Volkswagen reveals its new monster ute

                Motoring VW has revealed details of its new limited edition tough-guy ute.

                Can this 1990s icon become cool again?

                Can this 1990s icon become cool again?

                Motoring Can people movers make a comeback?

                New arrival will shake up the SUV market

                New arrival will shake up the SUV market

                Motoring VW is late to the compact crossover party with the new T-Cross.

                Big discounts on new cars as market tanks

                Big discounts on new cars as market tanks

                Motoring COVID-19 induced lockdown and that has put buyers at an advantage.

                Comparison test: Australia’s best family off-roader

                Comparison test: Australia’s best family off-roader

                Motoring These three ute-based vehicles combine the best of both worlds.

                The most exciting future cars revealed

                The most exciting future cars revealed

                Motoring These are the biggest game changers in the auto business.

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