Hawkins Transport shutdown threatens grocery deliveries to Gulf communities
A major Gulf freight company with 70 road trains has been grounded by regulators. The move could spike food prices in remote Indigenous communities.
Why it mattersHawkins is one of only two major food transporters in the region. Its loss could drive up prices sharply at a time when most residents depend on government support to afford basics.
AustraliaRemote Indigenous communities in far north Queensland face potential food price increases and supply delays if the trucking company cannot lift its prohibition order.
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