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| 21/05/2008 |
Private-sector partners sought to provide low-risk vehicle examinations
The State Government today announced that Expressions of Interest were being called from the private sector to perform vehicle examinations in the Perth metropolitan area.
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| 09/05/2008 |
State Government funding for Pilbara boating facilities
More than $241,000 has been allocated by the State Government to improve two recreational boating facilities in the Pilbara this year.
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| 09/05/2008 |
65 new large boat pen licences to be allocated by public ballot
Licences for 65 new recreational boat pens at Fremantle Fishing Boat harbour will be allocated by public ballot in June.
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| 07/05/2008 |
Rail freight reduces truck movements through Fremantle’s port and roads
Rail freight reduces truck movements through Fremantle’s port and roads
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| 05/03/2008 |
Esperance community invited to comment on beach rejuvenation
Esperance residents are invited to comment on measures to address long-term foreshore erosion problems and help rejuvenate the town's scenic beaches.
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| 07/02/2008 |
Feedback sought on changes to waters off Broome
Safety concerns sparked by conflict between commercial and recreational vessels have prompted the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the Port of Broome to relocate areas set aside for water skiing and other aquatic activities off Broome.
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| 30/04/2008 |
Exmouth residents invited to consider options for boat harbour expansion
Exmouth residents are being given an opportunity to guide the potential future expansion and development of the town’s increasingly busy boat harbour.
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| 15/04/2008 |
New initiatives improve taxi travel for the disabled
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan today announced two initiatives aimed at improving safety and access to taxis for people with disabilities.
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| 13/04/2008 |
New multi-purpose taxi to hit the streets of Broome
Broome disabled and elderly residents are set to benefit from a new multi-purpose taxi (MPT) service, thanks to the recently introduced $15,000 Country MPT State Government grant scheme.
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| 07/04/2008 |
$382,000 State Government funding for taxi driver training initiatives
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan today announced two pioneering initiatives to attract 400 drivers into the Perth taxi industry.
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| 04/04/2008 |
Freight network reform continues on High Street
A major study into the proposed upgrade of High Street, Fremantle to a four-lane divided road between Carrington Street and Stirling Highway is under way.
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| 01/04/2008 |
Skippers need safety ticket from today
From today, the Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST) is required for those operating recreational vessels in Western Australia.
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| 31/01/2008 |
Woodman Point boating facilities
Woodman Point will become a major focus for recreational sailors, with four new public boat ramps and boat stacking capacity for more than 300 vessels.
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| 19/01/2008 |
Major taxi reform to boost taxi numbers and peak period service
The State Government today announced the biggest single release of conventional full-time taxi plates in decades.
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| 22/01/2008 |
Geraldton taxis in security camera trial
A trial involving the use of security cameras in taxis is under way in Geraldton.
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| 23/01/2008 |
New subsidies to improve regional MPT services
Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Ljiljanna Ravlich today announced the provision of interim funding by the State Government to support subsidies for Multi-Purpose Taxis and wheelchair accessible taxis operating in.....
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| 25/01/2008 |
Hillarys Boat Harbour named best marina in WA
State-owned and operated Hillarys Boat Harbour has been named the best marina in Western Australia at the annual marine industry awards.
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| 06/02/2008 |
International transport expert comes to Perth
Advocates of sustainable transport will have the opportunity to hear world expert Dr Enrique Penalosa when he gives a free lecture at the University Club of Western Australia (UWA) next week.
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| 13/02/2008 |
Bandy Creek sand to help improve Esperance Town Beach
Sand that filled Bandy Creek Boat Harbour in last year’s freak storm will be used to widen Town Beach and prepare the eroded foreshore for winter.
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| 27/02/2008 |
Request for proposal to build $1.5billion port at Oakajee
The State Government has completed the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation for the right to build a new deep-water port at Oakajee in the State’s Mid-West.
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| 27/02/2008 |
WA leads the way on licensing reform
Western Australia continues to lead the way towards standardising driver and vehicle licensing across the country.
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| 29/02/2008 |
State Government focus on cycling infrastructure
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan was recently joined by Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi and South Perth Mayor James Best on their bikes, to experience firsthand cycling and pedestrian hotspots along the Swan River, from East Perth to
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| 17/03/2008 |
Minister announces online licence payments
The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Ljiljanna Ravlich, today announced the introduction of online payment methods for driver licence renewals.
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| 19/03/2008 |
Western Australian intrastate air service review set for take off
A review of intrastate air services announced by the State Government today will allow community and industry stakeholders to comment on the future of regional air providers.
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| 19/03/2008 |
New legislation set to increase road safety
The State Government today announced the introduction of a new law that will make it mandatory for all drivers to report any permanent or long-term medical condition that is likely to impair their ability to drive.
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| 20/03/2008 |
Lombadina Airport receives State Government funding
The State Government announced today that Lombadina Airport, in the Kimberley region, will receive $5,667 from the Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS) to carry out vital repairs.
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| 26/02/2008 |
Last minute Skipper’s ticket information available at Summer Boating Festival
Metropolitan boating enthusiasts wanting information on how to meet the upcoming April deadline for the Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) can have their questions answered at next month's Summer Boating Festival at McCallum Park.
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| 19/02/2008 |
Service disruptions at Metropolitan licensing and vehicle examination centres
Metropolitan licensing and vehicle examination centres will encounter service disruptions or closures tomorrow, Wednesday, 20 February, due to public sector wide industrial action by members of the Civil Service Association (CSA) union.
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| 01/02/2008 |
Discipline process: reasons and decisions
Director General, Eric Lumsden, today announced the reasons for the final decision of an internal investigation – initiated in response to a Corruption and Crime Commission recommendation – that found no breach of discipline by........
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| 26/01/2008 |
Safety should be the priority for skippers on Australia Day
Boat owners taking to the water to enjoy tonight’s Lotterywest Skyworks have been told to make safety their priority.
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| 25/01/2008 |
Locals pleased with Esperance Taxi Service
Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Ljiljanna Ravlich today announced positive community feedback was received in a recent review of the Esperance taxi Industry.
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| 21/01/2008 |
Safety check a must for skippers before Australian Day Skyworks
Skippers should complete a full safety check of their vessel before heading out on the water to watch this year’s Australia Day Lotterywest Skyworks.
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| 09/01/2008 |
Oil spill training for Esperance
Marine authorities in Esperance will be better placed to respond to an oil spill emergency following a four day training exercise planned for later this month.
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