A record intake of 29 Transperth transit officers will graduate from their 12-week training course today, bringing the number of officers on the network to more than 300 for the first time. There are now 304 transit officers, plus other senior security staff. The role is highly competitive, with about 550 people
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The Westport Taskforce has today released the consultation report 'Westport: What you have told us', which outlines the community feedback received during the first round of consultation on the development of the Westport: Ports and Environs Strategy. The consultation report outlines the feedback provided via hundreds of responses and how this
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Community consultation for the upgrade of Bayswater Station starts this week with the release of an online survey and local information sessions scheduled soon. The State Government has released early concept plans for the upgrade of Bayswater Station, which will form a central junction for the future Morley-Ellenbrook and Forrestfield-Airport rail
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Housing Minister Peter Tinley has outlined the State Government's vision for a more compact and connected city with improved housing affordability and diversity. Addressing the Property Council of Australia's Multi-unit Housing Conference in Perth, Mr Tinley highlighted the Government's plan to leverage residential density and urban infill opportunities. The Government aims to
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Work has begun at Yarloop Station to upgrade the existing low-level platform to a raised platform fully compliant with Disability and Discrimination Act (DDA) standards. The six metre-long platform will be fully sheltered, accessible via ramp or stairs, and have seating for three people. Lighting will also be installed to meet
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Western Australia recorded the equal lowest number of roads deaths since records began. Despite a reduction on the 196 lives lost in 2016, WA still has the second highest road fatality rate per 100,000 people of any State in Australia. The 2017 Preliminary summary of fatalities on Western Australian roads, released by
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This year's Easter traffic enforcement effort will be strengthened, with the Regional Enforcement Unit (REU) joining the police operation for the first time. This newly established unit will be deployed to country highways, targeting unsafe driving behaviours this Easter long weekend. The REU is part of an overall State Government effort to
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Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts has called on Western Australian road users to work together towards a fatality-free Easter at today's Blessing of the Roads ceremony in Sorrento. The traditional Easter ceremony, conducted by the Salvation Army on behalf of the cities of Joondalup, Swan and Stirling, promotes safe driving over
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Work has started on the development of an integrated, multimodal transport strategy to improve both safety and productivity for Western Australia's agricultural regions. The strategy will be developed by a multi-agency team with representatives from the Department of Transport, Main Roads Western Australia, Public Transport Authority and Department of Primary Industries
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The State Government has released revised plans that assist to guide development across the Perth and Peel region. The Perth and [email protected] frameworks aim to accommodate 3.5 million people by 2050 by creating vibrant communities within a compact and connected city; making best use of existing and proposed infrastructure; and protecting
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