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New laws to allow online registration of off-road vehicles in WA

Aug 14, 2025
New laws passed in Parliament on 14 August 2025 will modernise licensing requirements for owners of off-road vehicles (ORVs), making it easier and more convenient for the ORV community to register their vehicles.
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Off-road vehicle site clean-up complete

Nov 4, 2024
Helping local governments look after off-road vehicle (ORV) sites around WA is a priority for the DLGSC and this was recently demonstrated when the City of Kwinana received more than $26,000 in funding from us to clean up the ORV site in Medina.
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Grant to fund a feasibility study to help establish off-road vehicle hub for Manjimup

Oct 14, 2024
The WA Government has provided $57,000 in funding to the Shire of Manjimup to help establish an off-road vehicle (ORV) hub that will cater for the growing popularity of this recreational activity.
4 off-road motorcyclists on a dirt track

New funding to help local governments create or upgrade off-road vehicle areas

Sep 2, 2024
$4.8 million funding initiative to help local governments meet growing community demand for safe, high-quality facilities.
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Shire of York off-road vehicle area receives funding boost

Apr 20, 2021
The Shire of York's off-road vehicle area, also known as the York Motocross Track, is set to receive an upgrade with a $40,000 funding boost from the State Government.
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Identification of potential areas for off-road vehicles

Mar 19, 2021

LG Alert

The Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee is asking local governments to identify areas that could be considered for formal gazetting for off-road vehicle (ORV) use.
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New intrastate travel restrictions from midnight, Tuesday 31 March 2020

Mar 28, 2020

LG Alert

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the State Government will introduce further restrictions on travel within Western Australia from midnight Tuesday night (12.00am Wednesday morning).
An close up image of a trail bike river on a dirt road

Controlling Off-road Vehicles in Your Community

Aug 22, 2019

LG Alert

In light of recent off-road vehicle incidents across the State, local governments are reminded of the options available for controlling off-road vehicle use in the community.
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