Latest news with #OntheRoad
Herald Sun
14 hours ago
- Herald Sun
Perth man accused of driving at 200km/h and threatening police with gun
Don't miss out on the headlines from On the Road. Followed categories will be added to My News. A Perth man's early morning drive escalated quickly when he allegedly brandished a gun at police before speeding away at up to 200km/h. Police allege they tried to stop a Hyundai Tucson wagon driven by the 39-year-old about 7.25am on Monday after it was caught allegedly displaying false plates. The East Perth man failed to stop, instead allegedly brandished a gun and took off from Gibson Rd in Beechboro at speeds of up to 200km/h. He continued through various suburbs before coming to a stop by crashing into bushland at the T-junction of Taylor and Rowley roads in Bunjup. WA Police Air Wing swiftly directed officers to his location. The gun was recovered in Beechboro. The man was charged with nine offences, including reckless driving to escape pursuit by police, unlicensed person possess firearm and drove a vehicle with forged, replica or false plates. He is due to face Midlands Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Originally published as Perth man accused of driving at 200km/h and threatening police with gun during routine stop Breaking News Motorists have been told to avoid Sydney's M5 after a crane crashed on its side. Breaking News A beloved family man has died after fighting for life after a devastating e-scooter crash during a dinner trip to the city.
Herald Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Herald Sun
Road tolls to rise on iconic bridge to address brutal Sydney divide
Don't miss out on the headlines from On the Road. Followed categories will be added to My News. Tolls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and tunnel will rise for the second time in 16 years to help bridge the brutal divide forcing Western Sydney commuters to fork out up to $39 for round trips to the city. A weekday peak hour return trip from Liverpool or Campbelltown to the CBD costs commuters about $39.10 in tolls, while those travelling from Blacktown to the city are similarly out $38.03. Road tolls are set to rise on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and tunnel. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer It will mark the second time the tolls have risen on the bridge since 2009. Picture: Newswire / Gaye Gerard Back in 2009, the same trips cost about three times less. The fees are in stark contrast to those travelling return from Neutral Bay to the city, who pay just $4.41 to cross the iconic bridge — only a $0.41 increase since 2009. The NSW government have now announced tolls on the Harbour Bridge and tunnel will rise for the second time since 2009 in a bid to give motorists hit hard by the road fees some relief. The peak hour weekday toll to use the key road in the CBD will rise by about 14 cents from July 1. Commuters travelling on weekdays between 6.30am and 9.30am, and 4pm to 7pm will be $4.41 out of pocket when the change comes into effect, compared to the current toll of $4.27. The toll hike is set to provide relief for commuters in the western suburbs. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer The extra cash collected will go towards the government's $60 toll cap. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer All extra cash collected will be put into the government's $60 toll cap, which allows eligible drivers to pay a maximum of $60 per week on tolls. NSW Transport Minister John Graham said the move would provide much needed relief to those in Western Sydney, who pay the highest tolls. NSW Transport Minister John Graham said tolls have gone up in Sydney's west quarterly or annually. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer 'A toll rise on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel remains a rare occurrence, with this marking only the second time in 16 years since they have gone up,' Mr Graham said. 'In our city's west they have gone up every quarter or every year. 'We are focused on delivering a fairer tolling network and this inflation-linked increase will go into toll relief that has become so important to motorists who pay the highest toll bills in the suburbs of Western Sydney.' The $60 cap, introduced in January last year, is set to expire at the beginning of 2026. Originally published as Road tolls to rise on iconic bridge to address brutal Sydney divide
Herald Sun
27-05-2025
- General
- Herald Sun
Protesters threaten to shut down Brisbane's Story Bridge
Don't miss out on the headlines from On the Road. Followed categories will be added to My News. One of Brisbane's busiest bridges could be shut down by protesters during peak-hour traffic to demand a lane be allocated for bikes. Members of Space for Cycling Brisbane and its supporters plan to march across all six lanes of the Story Bridge between 8am and 9am on Friday. The protest, calling for one of the lanes to be altered to a bike, scooter and pedestrian only travelway, comes following the closures of the footpaths on either side of the bridge in March ahead of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. A structural assessment was later carried out by engineers, who found water to be leaking through the concrete. Commuters looking to travel across the Story Bridge on Friday morning may need to look for other options. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass According to organisers of the protest, there has been 'no time frame' given to the public on the reopening of the footpaths nor an appropriate alternate detour made available. 'There are thousands of people who use the Story Bridge daily who have had their commutes and travel impacted for well over two months now,' a message from the organisers read. 'It is now clear that the footpaths over the bridge are unsafe to travel on, however more frustrating than the closure is the lack of communication from the council and the lack of a suitable detour. 'Council has multiple times published suggested detours that aren't possible.' A detour is in place for cyclists and pedestrians using the new Kangaroo Point Bridge, while CityCat and KittyKat services also link Kangaroo Point to the city and Howard Smith Wharves. Protesters are marching to demand one of the bridge's six lanes be converted into a pedestrian and bike crossing. Picture: Supplied The move has been slammed by Brisbane City councillor Andrew Wines, after the group was coined 'Extinction Rebellion on wheels' by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner during a council meeting on Tuesday. 'Brisbane commuters need to be aware of a dangerous and disruptive protest that will shut down traffic on the Story Bridge during peak hour on Friday morning,' Mr Wines said in a statement. 'The cycling activists, who are taking a leaf out of the Extinction Rebellion playbook, plan to proceed with their illegal protest at 8am on Friday despite concerns raised by Queensland Police and Brisbane City Council. Brisbane City councillor Andrew Wines slammed the march, declaring protests will 'cause chaos' during the peak-hour stint. Picture: Supplied 'They plan to hold Brisbane commuters to ransom and cause chaos, just like Extinction Rebellion did a few years ago. 'The protesters are trying to force the closure of a lane of Story Bridge to traffic so it can be used by cyclists and pedestrians while work is underway to repair the bridge footpaths. 'However, the chaos this protest will cause will just prove the point that it's simply not practical to close traffic lanes on the Story Bridge for the benefit of cyclists.' Mr Wines said expert analysis by council found two lanes of the bridge would need to be closed to safely allow cyclists and pedestrians to cross – causing 'daily traffic chaos' not just on the Story Bridge but across the city's road network. The group has been likened to radical protesters Extinction Rebellion, who have shut down Brisbane's corridors before. Picture: NewsWire / Sarah Marshall He added: 'We're working to ensure the footpaths are reopened within months.' Queensland Police are set to make a last-minute bid to stop the demonstrators from marching and will appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday. The court application was lodged after talks reportedly broke down between the two parties. 'Police and Brisbane City Council attempted to engage with the protest organiser in relation to suitable protest plans, however mediation was not successful,' the spokesperson told ABC News. 'Under provisions of the Peaceful Assembly Act, police will lodge documentation with Brisbane Magistrates Court for a decision to be made with respect to the Notice of Intention to Hold a Public Assembly.' It comes as the bridge's footpaths were closed in March ahead of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's landfall and haven't been reopened since. Picture: NewsWire / Dan Peled Protest organiser Kathryn Good said the protest would not go ahead if the court ruled it to be illegal. 'Brisbane City Council have accused us of holding an illegal protest,' she wrote to supporters on Tuesday. 'This is not only factually untrue, but an absolutely outrageous statement to make.' She confirmed the organisers has submitted a Notice of Intention and informed Brisbane City Council ahead of time. 'The organisers including myself have engaged in good faith with QPS and BCC,' Ms Good added. 'We are aware that they are seeking a court order to prevent the process and we have every intention of complying with any court orders made.' Ms Good said the protest had no affiliation with Extinction Rebellion, or any other political party or group. More than 100 people are expected to march. Originally published as 'Extinction Rebellion on wheels' threatens to shut down Brisbane's Story Bridge over missing bike lane
Epoch Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Country Singer Zach Bryan Buys Historic Massachusetts Church to Honor American Novelist
Country singer Zach Bryan has bought a historic church in Lowell, Massachusetts, to honor the legacy of the late Jack Kerouac, a novelist and poet who was born and raised in the New England community. Bryan, 29, briefly shared the news with his Instagram followers on Tuesday while reflecting on his recent road trip across the country. 'Coast to coast in eleven days, approximately one church bought,' he The Grammy Award-winning artist acquired the former St. Jean Baptiste Church from TMI Property Management & Development's owner, Brian McGowan, for nearly $3.5 million, The Lowell Sun The deal was made in partnership with the Jack Kerouac Estate, who plan to convert the more than 20,000-square-foot building into the Jack Kerouac Center, a cultural hub for live music, various exhibits, and community events. 'Bryan's involvement marks a turning point, bringing vital funding and renewed energy to the years-old project, initially stalled amid funding issues,' the estate shared in a Related Stories 10/18/2024 5/12/2025 'The collaboration between Bryan and the Jack Kerouac Estate marks a significant step toward honoring the legacy of one of America's most iconic writers while fostering creativity in the heart of Kerouac's hometown.' Built in 1890, St. Jean Baptiste Church was a landmark in the city of Lowell, which lies about 30 miles northwest of Boston. Growing up, Kerouac served as an altar boy in the church, where his funeral service was held decades ago. The author died in October 1969 at the age of 47 from an internal hemorrhage caused by cirrhosis of the liver. Kerouac was best known for his 1957 book 'On the Road,' which was the inspiration for Bryan's 2022 single 'Burn, Burn, Burn.' In a statement, Sylvia Cunha, a marketing and business leader with the Jack Kerouac Estate, said the deal had been in the works for several months. 'Zach reached out in October, and right from the start, it was clear he shared our passion for honoring Jack's legacy while also creating a dynamic, creative space,' Cunha shared. 'He stepped up and delivered in a big way, showing incredible generosity. 'Our immediate focus is to bring the building up to code so we can start using the space for music and other events while forming new partnerships to help us bring this vision to life and ensure its lasting success.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
good2grow Launches Summer Road Trip Sweepstakes and Partnership With Pack Up + Go
The "On the Road" campaign will give families a chance to win a pre-planned, stress-free road trip and weekly prizes ATLANTA, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--good2grow, a leading beverage and snack brand for kids, has launched its fourth annual "On the Road" campaign with exciting new opportunities for families to enjoy the summer road trip season, including a national sweepstakes and partnership with Pack Up + Go. Now through July 25, 2025, the two brands are giving families the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a free road trip as well as weekly first-prize giveaways. good2grow's annual summer campaign aims to help families enjoy mess- and meltdown-free travel through prizes, resources and like-minded partnerships. This year, the brand is taking their sweepstakes to the next level through its partnership with Pack Up + Go, a travel agency that specializes in planning surprise vacations across the U.S. Two grand prize winners will receive their own personalized family road trip planned and booked by Pack Up + Go (valued at $4,000), a prize pack that includes family travel must-haves curated by good2grow and an assortment of the brand's signature character-topped beverages and Snackers. The brand will also select one first-prize winner per week to receive the family travel must-haves prize pack and good2grow product assortment. Details to enter, including rules and regulations, can be found here. "We strive to bring new, fresh elements to our On the Road campaign each year, and our partnership with Pack Up + Go this year adds a whole new level of excitement for our fans," said Edzra Gibson, vice president of brand marketing for good2grow. "Their team's passion for minimizing vacation planning stress and maximizing family fun make them the perfect partner for this campaign." "At Pack Up + Go, we believe travel is one of the best ways for families to take a break from daily life, connect with one another and enjoy new experiences together," said Lillian Rafson, founder and CEO of Pack Up + Go. "We're thrilled to team up with good2grow to help more families create unforgettable memories on the road this summer!" To learn more about good2grow, visit and follow them on Instagram and Facebook. About good2grow good2grow® inspires kids to eat and drink healthier with an innovative line of better-for-them beverages and snacks. The brand makes smiles for parents and kids alike by combining fun and nutrition, with hundreds of collectable 3D character tops from the hottest names in children's entertainment, including Disney™, Universal™, Hasbro™, Nickelodeon™, Warner Bros™ and many more. Parents love that the packaging is reusable, dishwasher-safe and BPA-free, and that the products contain no artificial colors or flavors. good2grow is available nationally at retailers including Target™, Walmart™, Kwik Trip™, Walgreens™, and CVS™. For more information on the brand and to find a store near you, visit and follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. About Pack Up + Go Pack Up + Go is a travel agency that plans curated vacations around the United States. The catch? Travelers don't discover their destination until the day they depart! Since 2016, Pack Up + Go has sent over 45,000 travelers to more than 300 destinations nationwide, inspiring spontaneous travel and supporting economies in lesser-visited destinations around the country. Pack Up + Go is a woman-owned business, and is committed to making travel stress-free, safe and accessible for all! To learn more about Pack Up + Go, visit and follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Rob Molkermolke@ 201.925.8478 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
