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Campaign puts young driver safety in focus for school Leavers
10 Nov 2026
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.
More grain per train as Midland Line reopens
04 Nov 2026
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.
Walk, wheel or ride along the new Walyalup Bridge
03 Nov 2026
The new Fremantle Traffic Bridge, renamed Walyalup Bridge, opened on 1 November 2026, providing a state-of-the-art gateway to Fremantle.
Keeping Kalumburu Connected
22 Oct 2026
When major flooding swept through the Kimberley in 2023, a striking image of the Kalumburu airstrip told an important story.
Connecting Schools Grant now open
13 Oct 2026
The 2026–27 Connecting Schools Grant is now open, offering up to $195,000 in funding for eligible schools to improve bike infrastructure, enhance road safety skills and support active travel to school.
Get pedalling this National Ride2Work Day
09 Oct 2026
National Ride2Work Day is Australia’s biggest celebration of commuter riding, and Western Australians are encouraged to play their part and give it a go.
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