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| 24/11/2009 |
Safety advice delivered to skippers at the launch ramp this summer
Safety on the water will be reinforced at boat launching ramps from Hillarys to Moore River this weekend as part of a Department of Transport campaign to raise awareness of new rules and regulations and promote safe boating practices.
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| 09/11/2009 |
Grants available for improving WA cycling facilities
The 2010-2011 grants under the Perth Bicycle Network (PBN) and Regional Bicycle Network (RBN) programs are now open to all local governments in Western Australia who can apply for a share of $1.75 million to further develop their cycling facilities.
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| 18/11/2009 |
BRIEF MINISTERIAL STATEMENT
On 5 November the Liberal-National Government submitted a further round of proposals to Infrastructure Australia.
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| 13/11/2009 |
Perth’s Narrows Bridge celebrates 50 years
Today marks a major milestone in the history of Perth’s Narrows Bridge.
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| 17/11/2009 |
Ski ban still in place at Koombana Bay and the Power House in Bunbury
Designated water ski areas at Geographe Bay, Logue Brook Dam and the Blackwood River are expected to be busy this summer as marine authorities continue to enforce a temporary ban on skiing at Koombana Bay and the Power House in Bunbury.
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| 11/11/2009 |
Perth taxi drivers honoured at 2009 award ceremony
Transport Minister Simon O’Brien has congratulated category winners at this year’s Taxi Driver of the Year Awards, held at the Burswood Entertainment Complex.
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| 10/11/2009 |
Motorcyclists get raw deal from the City of Perth
Transport Minister Simon O’Brien says the City of Perth’s decision to charge motorcyclists to park in the CBD, despite an earlier State Government decision to scrap the parking levy on motorcycle spaces, is a cynical revenue-raising activity.
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| 10/11/2009 |
Local Transport officer selected for Rotary Group Study Exchange
Transport's Esperance based Regional Transport Officer Garry Wilson will head to Norway next year to gain an insight into oil spill response techniques and marine safety education.
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| 06/11/2009 |
National taxi driver competency and English standards welcomed
The State Government has supported a States and Territories’ plan to adopt National Taxi Driver Competency Units and a National Minimum English Standard.
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| 06/11/2009 |
Boating safety information at Albany Show
Information and advice about the Recreational Skipper's Ticket, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) and local boating issues will be available from the Department of Transport at this weekend's Albany Show.
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| 05/11/2009 |
New Bunbury Port Authority chairperson appointed
Transport Minister Simon O’Brien has announced the appointment of the first woman chair of a port authority in Western Australia.
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| 04/11/2009 |
Fifteen South-West bridges to be refurbished
Two contracts have been awarded to repair the bridge decks, guardrails and structures of 15 bridges located in the South-West region of the State.
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| 04/11/2009 |
New contract awarded for Indian Ocean Drive
Transport Minister Simon O’Brien today awarded B & J Catalano Pty Ltd the contract to provide basecourse material for Indian Ocean Drive, part of Lancelin-Cervantes Stage 2.
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| 04/11/2009 |
New markers and signage increase safety at Geographe Bay
Increasing usage of waters in popular Geographe Bay has prompted an upgrade of on water markers and signage highlighting areas for boating and boundaries for water skiing.
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| 03/11/2009 |
From Esperance to the Cocos Keeling Islands, WA is Walking There Today
Hundreds of walking events are planned throughout Western Australia to celebrate Walk Week 2009.
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| 28/10/2009 |
Waterfront development opportunity beckons for Geraldton
The State Government is assisting in the redevelopment of the Geraldton foreshore by making available almost a hectare of prime waterfront land near the town’s CBD.
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| 27/10/2009 |
Work starts on expanding train station car parks
The Liberal-National Government is delivering on its $49.5million State Budget commitment to add another 3,000 parking spaces at train stations on the Mandurah and Joondalup lines.
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| 22/10/2009 |
Minister officially opens new Osborne Park Vehicle Examination Centre
Transport Minister Simon O’Brien today officially opened the Department of Transport’s new $1.7million Osborne Park Vehicle Examination Centre.
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| 20/10/2009 |
Travers vicious attack on independent PTA a disgrace
Labor leader Eric Ripper should immediately pull his Opposition Transport spokesperson Ken Travers into line after the Upper House member’s unprecedented attack on the integrity of the Public Transport Authority (PTA).
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| 19/10/2009 |
Bunbury Port Access Road construction on track
Transport Minister Simon O’Brien said today that construction on Stage 1 of the Bunbury Port Access Road project was running on time and on budget.
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| 17/10/2009 |
State Government to expand secure Northbridge taxi hub
Transport Minister Simon O’Brien has announced the State Government’s expansion and enhancement of the Milligan Street rank in Northbridge, transforming it into a secure taxi hub.
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| 16/10/2009 |
Marine safety a focus for leavers 09
Charter vessels and private recreational craft at Rottnest for Leavers 09 will be targeted by the Department of Transport as part of a marine safety crackdown.
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| 16/10/2009 |
Rottnest boating convoy planned for November
Metropolitan boating enthusiasts wanting to learn more about safe navigation to Rottnest can join the annual convoy to the island in November.
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| 16/10/2009 |
Liberal-National Government to revolutionise approvals system
The Liberal-National Government has continued to deliver on its commitment to overhaul and streamline the State’s cumbersome and inefficient approvals processes.
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| 05/10/2009 |
Licensing makes it easier with BPAY®
Transport’s Licensing Services Acting General Manager Alastair Bryant announced today that Licensing has introduced BPAY as a new payment option for its customers.
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| 14/10/2009 |
Boating safety information at Esperance Show
Information about the Recreational Skipper's Ticket, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) and changes to local boating areas will be available from the Department of Transport at this weekend's Esperance Show.
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| 09/10/2009 |
New vessels boost Department's marine education fleet
School students learning about boating and safety at the Department of Transport's Marine Education Boatshed in East Fremantle have access to two new training vessels.
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| 02/10/2009 |
Changes to waters off Geraldton foreshore address safety issues
Safety concerns have prompted changes to the navigable waters off the newly redeveloped
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| 02/10/2009 |
Navigation safer on Swan River following upgrade
Navigation markers on the Swan River have been upgraded to assist skippers using the waterway, especially at night.
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| 01/10/2009 |
New SMS service provides current information about seas
Skippers, fishermen and even surfers wanting current information about ocean conditions can now access the latest sea and swell data using their mobile phone.
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| 30/09/2009 |
Safety focus at Mandurah Boat Show
Safe boating advice including information about the Recreational Skipper's Ticket and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) will be available from the Department of Transport at next weekend's Mandurah Boat Show.
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| 11/09/2009 |
Department to review IM240 Vehicle Testing
The Department of Transport General Manager of Licensing, Alastair Bryant has announced a moratorium for up to six-month on IM240 vehicle emissions testing, saying that the Department had come to the view that the testing regime’s initial roll out......
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| 02/09/2009 |
New challenge for workplace walkers
Teams of walkers from workplaces around the State can boost their fitness by competing in a new corporate challenge in this year's Walk Week.
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| 01/09/2009 |
Temporary speed restrictions for Swan River
Skippers operating between the Old Swan Brewery and the Narrows Bridge on the Swan River are required to reduce their speed as reconstruction work begins on a nearby part of the river wall.
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| 01/09/2009 |
Family friendly makeover continues at Hillarys Boat Harbour
The successful transformation of Hillarys Boat Harbour into a greener, more family friendly place to visit, is continuing.
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| 01/09/2009 |
Skippers must register their 406 MHz EPIRB
Marine authorities in WA are concerned at the number of skippers who have failed to officially register their digital 406 MHz EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon).
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