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Exmouth Boat Harbour repair works

01 Jan 0001

Tide gauge stations updated vertical reference datum

21 Jan 2026

Our name has changed

30 Sep 2025

False claims about curfews for drivers over 60 spread online

08 Sep 2025

Department news

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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