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Boost for regional boating facilities
12 Dec 2025
In a win for regional boating every grant allocated in the latest round will go to projects in the regions, stretching from Wickham in the Pilbara to Peaceful Bay near Denmark.
Regional capped airfares here to stay
10 Dec 2025
In great news for regional residents, capped airfares through the Regional Airfare Zone Cap (RAZC) scheme have been locked in for the long term.
There's more than one way to take your road rules test!
02 Dec 2025
With personalised support, Samuel successfully obtained his Learner's Permit, began driving lessons, and is now one step closer to realising his dream of securing a driver’s licence.
28 years with a learner’s permit
01 Dec 2025
Barry obtained his learner’s permit 28 years ago but struggled to receive the necessary support to navigate the licensing system until he signed up to Community Living Association’s Drive Forward Program in Albany.
Tailored learning techniques to foster safe driving skills
01 Dec 2025
When Sawyer signed up to the Salvation Army's Drive for Life program in Kalgoorlie, he held a learner's permit but had never driven a car.
Global recognition for life changing road safety program
01 Dec 2025
In a first for Western Australia, the Driving Access and Equity Program (DAEP) been awarded an internationally recognised Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.
