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Electric vehicles accounted for almost one in four new light vehicle licences in Western Australia during the September 2026 quarter, as the State’s licensed EV fleet continued to grow.

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, in partnership with Trails WA, has curated 14 walking, wheeling and riding trails to make it easier for people to explore Boorloo (Perth).

The Road Safety Commission and DTMI have launched the Tom's Story campaign to encourage safer driving among young people during the Leavers period. Through the experiences of Tom Saffioti's family and friends, the campaign highlights the devastating impact of road trauma and urges young drivers to make safe choices, including avoiding distractions, wearing seatbelts, managing fatigue and obeying speed limits.

The reopening of the upgraded Midland Line is set to deliver grain transport efficiencies to the Mid West during another bumper WA grain harvest, thanks to the DTMI-led Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements (ASCI) Program.

The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge, renamed Walyalup Bridge, opened on 1 November 2026, providing a state-of-the-art gateway to Fremantle.

When major flooding swept through the Kimberley in 2023, a striking image of the Kalumburu airstrip told an important story.