As the use of electric and hybrid vehicles (EHVs) increases, so too does research and attention to their safety compared with traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Data for Light vehicles from the Australian Automobile Association  (AAA) shows a steady, gradual increase in EHV sales over the last 4 years, matched by a decline in ICE vehicle sales. EHVs comprised nearly 28% of new Light vehicle sales in the first 3 quarters of 2025, compared with almost 12% fo

As reported in a previous brief , Australia faces the likelihood of more frequent and destructive extreme weather events in the coming decades. While the impacts of floods and storms on transport infrastructure are generally known and sometimes quantified, and future scenarios are predicted, the specific effects of extreme heat on pavement integrity are less often reported. This is relevant because extreme heat impacts pavement integrity without the additional destructive eff

The summer holiday season invariably brings appeals from road authorities and safety advocates for road users to take extra care while travelling. The tragic loss of life and the serious injuries seen during this period attracts media attention and requests for drivers to appropriately manage risks such as speed, fatigue, impairment, and other factors often associated with rural crashes. This week, we look objectively at trends in serious transport-related injuries by month a