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National Road Safety Week
05 May 2025
National Road Safety Week kicks off this Sunday 11 May and runs until 18 May 2025, prompting us to drive so others survive.
Compare vehicle emissions with confidence
24 Apr 2025
Vehicle Emissions Star Rating (VESR) helps buyers make an informed decision about the environmental impact and running costs of their next vehicle. It's a key NSW Government initiative developed in consultation with the Australian Government and endorsed by all state and territory governments.
Bunbury breakwater construction on schedule
17 Apr 2025
Construction of the new northern breakwater at Bunbury’s Casuarina Boat Harbour is now complete to its full extent at low level, marking a major milestone in the delivery of the project.
New pipeline in use for dredging at Bandy Creek
16 Apr 2025
A record amount of material is expected to be removed from Bandy Creek Boat Harbour at Esperance in the latest maintenance dredging campaign.
Shifting gears towards an inclusive active transport network
03 Apr 2025
Members from our Urban Mobility unit took part in last month’s IPWEA WA Equity in Public Works State Conference, sharing insights to building an all ages and abilities active transport network that’s informed by diverse community voices.
Changes to the recognition of overseas driver’s licences coming for WA residents
01 Apr 2025
The end of the Austroads Experienced Driver Recognition category could change the way you transfer your overseas car or motorcycle driver’s licence to a WA licence.
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