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The Australian
10-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Australian
Revolutionary NSW road markings trial reveals dramatic safety improvement
Motorists in one Australian state could soon see an increase in glow-in-the-dark road markings following a successful trial that has slashed night-time accidents. In December 2024, the state government installed photoluminescent line markings along Bulli Pass, a steep and winding descent south of Sydney, to improve night-time visibility and road safety. Bulli Pass was initially selected due to a spate of near misses involving trucks and motorcycles. Six months on, Transport for NSW has confirmed to Yahoo News that additional sites are now being reviewed, following the trial's promising early results, which included a 67 per cent drop in night-time near misses. There have been promising results since NSW trialled the technology late last year. Picture: Supplied MORE: Car giant's brutal truth: 'We're terrible' The success of the Bulli Pass trial has prompted the government to explore expanding the technology to other high-risk locations across the state. Similar to glow-in-the-dark toys and stickers, these road markings are made with a photoluminescent paint that absorbs sunlight during the day and emits a soft glow at night. This technology aims at helping drivers see lanes more clearly and navigate curves in lowlight conditions. A Transport for NSW spokesperson told Yahoo News the glow markings are designed to improve visibility in low light and poor weather, especially on roads where regular street lighting isn't practical. The hairpin turn on Bulli Pass using glow-in-the-dark markings. Picture: Supplied MORE: 'Fearless' supercar stuns with speed 'The benefit of the glow was greatest in improving visibility beyond the range of vehicle headlights — increasing the visibility of the lines on the bend to just below daylight detectability when the glow was fully charged,' they said. Community feedback has also been overwhelmingly positive, with 83 per cent of surveyed motorists backing the trial after reporting an increased sense of safety when travelling along the route. Glow-in-the-dark road markings may become one of several safety tools used to help meet the state's ambitious goal of eliminating all road deaths and serious injuries by 2050. And not only can it be used for drivers on roads, but it can also be expanded to footpaths, bike paths, helicopter landing pads, and airstrips in a bid to improve visibility and safety. While NSW's trial has gained momentum, Victoria previously tested similar technology in 2022 but did not move forward with a wider rollout. Five rural roads, including a one-kilometre stretch of Metong Road in Victoria's southeast, were illuminated under the trial, conducted by Gippsland company Tarmac Linemarking in collaboration with OmniGrip and VicRoads. MORE: Huge ask for Australia's most valuable car Victoria trialled glow-in-the-dark markings on Metong Road in 2022. Picture: Supplied Tarmac Linemarking's John Emanuelli said at the time he had been swamped by businesses and councils looking to have their paths illuminated. 'There's been a lot of interest since the trial run, it's a great product,' he said. An independent evaluation of the trial conducted for Victoria's Department of Transport and Planning concluded there were insufficient road safety benefits to justify rolling out photoluminescent line markings on more roads. Unlike NSW's trial, however, Victoria's did not include very low-speed environments such as tight curves on high-speed roads. James Chung Digital Content Creator James is a Digital Content Creator at and is part of the News Corp Australia's digital real estate team. His previous experience includes working for Sky News Australia.
Daily Mail
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Can you spot the incredible feature on NRL team's new jersey that makes it a FIRST in the history of Australian sport?
A battling NRL club has released an Australian-first jersey for its final match of the season, but fans aren't overly happy about the final design and 'gimmicky' nature of the strip. The North Queensland Cowboys will debut a Northern Lights jersey that glows in the dark for their final home game of the season. Unveiled as part of the club's 30th anniversary, it's the first jersey of its kind in major Australasian sport. Created with Dynasty Sport, the design blends the team's identity with modern technology. Fluorescent ink means the jersey glows under blue UV light, with retail versions also featuring glow-in-the-dark silicone badges. The jersey will make its on-field debut in Round 26 against the Brisbane Broncos on August 30. But disgruntled fans, still fuming after the club was officially ruled out of NRL finals in its loss to the Cronulla Sharks last weekend, aren't impressed. 'Really don't like this one. Why glow in the dark too, like that's just a gimmick you're never really gonna see used,' one posted to a fan group. Others said the jersey looks more like a Parramatta strip than a Cowboys one. 'OMG this is a gee up. Hindy will have a field day when we play Parra,' one posted. Another commented: 'We are the blue and grey not blue and yellow'. 'Yeah, actually that would be a killer design for the Eels,' joked another. The Cowboys have won just seven matches this season and have crashed to 13th on the NRL ladder, adding to the angst over the new jersey. 'What's the point of having a glow jersey if players won't light it up?' an unhappy Cowboys fan asked. Cowboys fans are anything but thrilled at the idea of handing over their money for a one-off jersey as their team sits 13th on the ladder 'Another jersey the players don't respect the one they have,' accused another. 'It's not the jersey that needs updating. It's the bloody defence,' fumed yet another. The Cowboys' shocking season has heaped pressure on coach Todd Payten, with former North Queensland star Josh Hannay linked to the club as his possible replacement if the axe falls. Prop Coen Hess went into bat for his under-siege coach this week. 'There's always pressure. It's the NRL,' Hess said. 'But the onus is on us as players, Toddy and the coaching staff do a tremendous job throughout the week. He's not out there missing the tackles or letting in tries. 'The responsibility is on the players. We take out onto the field, they give us a good enough game plan and the onus is on us to go out there and execute it. 'From my point of view I don't think it's very warranted, the pressure on Toddy or the coaching staff. We've got to have a good hard look in the mirror ourselves and play up to the standards they set for us, and that we know we're capable of.' His thoughts were echoed by second-rower Kai O'Donnell. 'We've been lapsing in concentration, I think pretty much the whole season we haven't put an 80-minute performance together,' O'Donnell said. 'It's hard to put a finger on it, but I think it just comes down to concentration. We've got to concentrate for the whole 80 minutes, not just periods of a game, because that's where it falls apart. 'It's all on us, us 17 players, to do that and no one else can do it for us. There's no coaches or anyone else that can do it, it's just on us. 'It's hard for me to speak on behalf of everyone, but I think it's just individually prepping. I feel like we get enough good prep during the week, and a good game plan to go out and implement into the game. 'It's just doing that. We talk about it but now it's just about putting those actions in and maintaining it for the whole 80 minutes.'
News.com.au
07-08-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Glow-in-the-dark road markings to expand across NSW
Motorists in one Australian state could soon see an increase in glow-in-the-dark road markings following a successful trial that has slashed night-time accidents. In December 2024, the state government installed photoluminescent line markings along Bulli Pass, a steep and winding descent south of Sydney, to improve night-time visibility and road safety. Bulli Pass was initially selected due to a spate of near misses involving trucks and motorcycles. Six months on, Transport for NSW has confirmed to Yahoo News that additional sites are now being reviewed, following the trial's promising early results, which included a 67 per cent drop in night-time near misses. The success of the Bulli Pass trial has prompted the government to explore expanding the technology to other high-risk locations across the state. Similar to glow-in-the-dark toys and stickers, these road markings are made with a photoluminescent paint that absorbs sunlight during the day and emits a soft glow at night. This technology aims at helping drivers see lanes more clearly and navigate curves in lowlight conditions. A Transport for NSW spokesperson told Yahoo News the glow markings are designed to improve visibility in low light and poor weather, especially on roads where regular street lighting isn't practical. 'The benefit of the glow was greatest in improving visibility beyond the range of vehicle headlights — increasing the visibility of the lines on the bend to just below daylight detectability when the glow was fully charged,' they said. Community feedback has also been overwhelmingly positive, with 83 per cent of surveyed motorists backing the trial after reporting an increased sense of safety when travelling along the route. Glow-in-the-dark road markings may become one of several safety tools used to help meet the state's ambitious goal of eliminating all road deaths and serious injuries by 2050. And not only can it be used for drivers on roads, but it can also be expanded to footpaths, bike paths, helicopter landing pads, and airstrips in a bid to improve visibility and safety. While NSW's trial has gained momentum, Victoria previously tested similar technology in 2022 but did not move forward with a wider rollout. Five rural roads, including a one-kilometre stretch of Metong Road in Victoria's southeast, were illuminated under the trial, conducted by Gippsland company Tarmac Linemarking in collaboration with OmniGrip and VicRoads. Tarmac Linemarking's John Emanuelli said at the time he had been swamped by businesses and councils looking to have their paths illuminated. 'There's been a lot of interest since the trial run, it's a great product,' he said. An independent evaluation of the trial conducted for Victoria's Department of Transport and Planning concluded there were insufficient road safety benefits to justify rolling out photoluminescent line markings on more roads. Unlike NSW's trial, however, Victoria's did not include very low-speed environments such as tight curves on high-speed roads.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Illuminate garden paths with The Range's glow-in-the-dark mushroom lights – they're free to run & add a pop of colour
IF you're looking to give your garden a literal glow up this summer, The Range has just the thing. You can add a pop of colour to your outdoor space with a glow-in-the-dark light. 2 These lights help to "bring fairy tale magic" to your garden this summer. The Glass Glow In The Dark Mushroom Stake is available for £5.99 from The Range. Product details Shoppers can choose from two designs, a green and blue pattern or a white and red pattern. And the shape of the light is designed to give look like a "trendy mushroom". According to the product description, these lights are "a great way to brighten up your garden". This product comes in an assortment of styles and we are unable to guarantee which one you'll receive. The light helps to "create some light in your outdoor space" this summer. According to manufacturers, this buy is "perfect for creating a charming sense of ambience and a gentle pop of colour in your garden". "Stylish and vibrant, they're sure to elevate your outdoor aesthetic with ease." The stake lights are created with glass and measure 35 centimetres in height. Homebase is selling premium outdoor lanterns which don't require any plugs for under £30 - they're perfect for the summer nights Shopper reactions One impressed Facebook user said the mushroom stake lights look "so pretty". Another The Range shopper described them as a "really nice addition to a herb garden". "These are cute," agreed a third commenter. "Ooooh, love these," said another inspired homeowner. Another Facebook user called the stake lights a "need". More garden buys And a £4 Home Bargains buy will also help to add a "whimsical touch" to your garden while lighting it up. And another Home Bargains buy will brighten up your space while making it look like something out of Bridgerton. Plus, a tree helps to add privacy to your garden and it's now cheaper than ever. Or you can add a fast-growing flower to cover eyesore walls and fences in your garden. Meanwhile, Amazon has a £14 privacy buy that is described as "perfect" for summer.
