Orange & Cabonne Road Safety

20/08/2026

It was an honour to meet General Manager of Waverley Council Emily Scott. naturally l invited Emily to be a guest speaker at a WiRSN event.

17/08/2026

🛣️ Plan Your Trip. Plan Your Rest. Arrive Home Safely.

Whether you're driving for work, heading off on a family holiday, or travelling between communities, one of the smartest things you can do before you leave is plan where you'll stop and rest.

Fatigue doesn't always announce itself—but when it does, having a safe place to pull over can make all the difference.

Our National Rest Area Locator Map helps you identify rest areas along your route, making it easier to take a break or a 15–20 minute Power Nap if fatigue strikes.

Remember:

✅ Plan your journey before you leave.
✅ Know where your next safe rest area is.
✅ If you feel tired, don't push through—stop, rest and reset.

Fatigue is not a personal failing—it's a biological reality. The science is clear: the only solution for fatigue is sleep.

Whether you're a truck driver, shift worker, emergency services worker, tradie or family on a road trip, planning your rest is just as important as planning your destination.

🗺️ Find your next safe stopping place using the National Rest Area Locator Map at powernap.org.au.

Because arriving safely is the most important destination of all.

13/08/2026

Check Live Traffic for details

DARLING CAUSEWAY CLOSED

Update 1:40pm - road reopened in both directions, expect delays with significant traffic still in the area.

11:37am - An accident has occurred on the Darling Causeway with persons trapped. Emergency services are on scene and the road is closed in both directions.

Advice: Avoid the area, delay your journey, allow extra travel time.

Thinking all those involved.
For updates check Live Traffic NSW.

12/08/2026

🚗 Most crashes aren’t about skill — they’re about visibility.
Every time you drive, you’re relying on other people to see you in time to react.
Here’s the problem:
The human brain picks up movement first, and only then works out what it’s looking at. That delay can be the difference between a near miss and a crash.
💡 Turning your headlights on every trip, every time — day and night — makes your vehicle stand out earlier in a driver’s field of view.
🌏 International evidence shows increased visibility reduces multi-vehicle crash risk. It’s not about lighting the road… it’s about making you visible.
Simple habit. Proven impact.
👉 Lights on = earlier detection
👉 Earlier detection = more time to react
👉 More time = fewer crashes
No tech. No cost. No downside.
Be Seen. Be Safe. Drive with your headlights on 24/7.

11/08/2026

✅ Benefits
🚀 Boosts Alertness & Focus – Sharpens attention during afternoon slump
🧠 Improves Memory & Learning – Aids retention and creativity
😊 Lifts Mood – Reduces stress, irritability and fatigue
🛡️ Supports Safety – Cuts risk of errors and accidents
💪 Promotes Wellbeing – Recharges without harming night sleep

Strategies
⏱️ Keep it Short: 10–20 minutes max
🕑 Nap Smart: Best between 1–3 pm
🔔 Set an Alarm: Avoid oversleeping
🌙 Create Calm: Quiet, cool, dark space (mask/earplugs help)

Results
✈️ NASA Study: 26% boost in alertness, 34% performance lift in pilots
🏢 Workplace Productivity: Sharper decisions, more creativity
🚗 Safer Driving & Work: Reduced fatigue-related accidents
❤️ Health Impact: Lower stress, cardiovascular benefits

11/08/2026

The Women in Road Safety Network celebrates the outstanding research, policy and practice of women across multiple disciplines. If you have missed anyone of our webinars you can access the recordings at the Australasian College of Road Safety webinar library. Why miss out?

09/08/2026

How will you manage your driver fatigue today? 2 out of 3 fatalities occur on rural roads. This month if you're fighting to keep your eyes open while driving, pull over somewhere safe and take that power nap. The life you save will be your own

05/08/2026

The Gender in Active Transport webinar explores, vision and policy, evidence and research to practice and implementation for a growing amenity in our communities for women.
2pm 10th August
Register: https://acrs.org.au/event/wirsn-webinar-gender-in-active-transport/

28/07/2026

"Fatigue is not a personal failing — it's a biological reality."
"You can't beat biology with willpower."
"Power Nap gives drivers permission to stop, rest and return home safely."
15-20-minutes and you're sorted.

28/07/2026

Seeing is believing! A truck driver's blind spots are your risk on the road.

"If you can't see my mirrors, I can't see you."

Due to their size and length, trucks and buses have larger blind spots than an average vehicle.

This means a truck or bus driver may not be able to see your vehicle.

Take care when driving next to or behind them.