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New direct debit options for vehicle registration payment
05 Oct 2026
WA vehicle owners now have more choice in how they pay their vehicle registration, with expanded direct debit options available through DoTDirect, including to organisations for eligible light and heavy vehicles.
Towing business authorisations now required in the South West
05 Oct 2026
Towing businesses in Western Australia's South West must now hold an approved authorisation to conduct regulated crash towing. Learn about the new requirements, application process and towing industry reforms.
Bike your burbs this WA Bike Month!
01 Oct 2026
Taking place in October each year, WA Bike Month is an opportunity to give riding a go for transport, fun and a healthier lifestyle.
Austroads adds another 14 countries to the Recognised Overseas Licences Scheme
25 Sep 2026
Austroads has added 14 countries to the Recognised Overseas Licences Scheme that were previously part of the former Experienced Driver Recognition (EDR) arrangements.
DTMI’s Annual Report 2026 is out now
23 Sep 2026
DTMI’s Annual Report 2026 has been released, following its tabling in Parliament by the Minister for Transport and Major Infrastructure Hon Rita Saffioti MLA.
Eye catching safety trailer design turning heads
10 Sep 2026
Our newly reskinned Maritime Safety education trailer recently hit the road.
Featuring a striking, brand-new design, the trailer reinforces key messaging from DTMI’s current boating safety campaign telling skippers to Check weather or not you should on the water.
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