Australia news live: rail unions back fresh industrial action across Sydney train network in lead-up to New Year’s Eve

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Australia news live: rail unions back fresh industrial action across Sydney train network in lead-up to New Year’s Eve

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A second person has died following a fatal crash in Armidale at the weekend.

A car and several cyclists collided about 3.30pm on Saturday afternoon, before the car continued and hit a tree, NSW police said. One of the cyclists, a man in his 60s, died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.

About 110,000 new EVs are expected to be sold this year, a major milestone for the Australian market;

There are now 122 EV models, and more than 220 variants – a 50% increase in variants compared to 2023.

The number of fast and ultra-fast charging locations across Australia has nearly doubled within a year, surpassing 1,059 sites nationwide. At these locations there are more than 1,849 high power public chargers. Continue reading...