Government of Western Australia

Happy holidays, WA! 🎄✨ Wishing you a safe and joyful festive season, no matter where you are and who you're with. So, which festive quokka are you this holiday season? 🐾

🐾 The Adopt, Don’t Shop campaign is connecting people with rescue pets that best suit their home and lifestyle. As we approach the festive season and summer holidays, many consider adding a furry friend to their family. This is the perfect time to help a pet settle in and create a strong bond. By adopting or fostering, you not only give a pet a loving home but also relieve the pressure on these organisations. Rescue pets come desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, and health-checked. This campaign also supports the Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Act 2021, which includes measures to: 🐶 Mandate sterilisation, 🐶 Transition pet shops to adoption centres, 🐶 Require breeder registration, and 🐶 Launch PetsWA, a centralised pet registration system integrating records from across WA. Looking to adopt or learn more about responsible pet ownership and the new laws? Visit pets.wa.gov.au 📸 some adoptables from Animal Protection Society of WA https://apswa.asn.au/

Driving impaired by alcohol or drugs remains one of the biggest contributors to road trauma in Western Australia, with an average of 32 people killed in alcohol related crashes every year. The Not worth the (beep) risk advertising campaign centres on the consequences of losing your licence from drink driving. With double demerits coming into effect Friday 20 December, drivers are urged to remember if you plan to drink, plan not to drive. For more information visit, https://brnw.ch/21wPtWc

Until 5 February, SmartRider users can enjoy free public transport across both metropolitan and regional areas. A family of four can save up to $30 on a single trip in public transport costs. How it works: ✅ Tag on and off at the start and end of your journey to access free travel ✅ Parking at METRONET stations is free when using a SmartRider SmartRider cards are available at retail outlets and Transperth InfoCentres. To learn more about the free public transport, visit https://lnkd.in/gcKMTxxE

A new Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Centre has opened at the Port of Dampier in WA's north. The centre oversees commercial shipping operations, and is fitted with sensors and radar equipment to help navigate ships to safety and support emergency search and rescue efforts. Dampier VTS Centre will help enhance the Port's operational capacity and open up the Pilbara region for growth opportunities. If you want to find out more about the VTS Centre services, visit https://lnkd.in/gf-nefFN Photos courtesy of Pilbara Ports.

Ever wanted to explore inside Government House WA? 🏰 This weekend only, experience Christmas at Government House with a free historic tour and delicious food from the Consular Corps World of Food festival. Don't miss this free event at 13 St Georges Terrace, running from 3 PM to 7 PM on both Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 December! 🎄✨ For more information visit, https://brnw.ch/21wPmiV

Thinking about a career in WA’s booming building and construction industry? Kickstart 2025 with fee free training in seven pre-apprenticeship courses for trades including: 🏗️ Bricklaying 🔨 Carpentry 🛠️ Cabinet-making ⚡ Electrical 🚿 Plumbing Get job ready and build a solid career in 2025! Want to find out more? Visit https://brnw.ch/21wPkHK

The mighty Black Hawks can carry 4,500 litres of water, refill in just 45 seconds, and take on bushfires in the toughest terrains, even in low visibility! With a record 38 aircraft based around the State, the Black Hawks are ready to support firefighters as they protect lives and homes this bushfire season. More than 93 per cent of WA is bushfire-prone, yet only 1.95 per cent of households have a recorded bushfire plan. The My Bushfire Plan app and website help people make critical decisions around when to leave, where to go and how to get there. They also include important information about what to do with pets and what you need to pack in your emergency kit. Visit https://lnkd.in/dfKp4xbk or download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Get a close look at Australian wildlife this summer with the introduction of three new koalas to Yanchep National Park. Miffy, Louie, and Franklin Doogsie have joined park resident koalas Kate and Koodah, at the only place in Western Australia where koalas can be seen in the wild. You can see these fluffy new friends daily between 8 AM and 4:30 PM, from a boardwalk that winds through a carefully managed habitat. Yanchep National Park experienced record visitation in the 2023-24 financial year, with 400,000 people visiting following an expansion to the local campgrounds and renovations to Crystal Cave. Plan your visit today and get up close with Australia's iconic koalas! https://brnw.ch/21wPe6e

🚗🎉 The Wilman Wadandi Highway is set to officially open on 16 December! 🛣 Formerly known as the Bunbury Outer Ring Road, this is the largest infrastructure project ever completed in WA's South West. Stretching 27 kilometres, the four-lane highway will significantly reduce travel times to and from the South West by up to 20 minutes. It will also reroute an average of 15,000 vehicles from Bunbury's local roads every day, improving road safety and easing congestion for the community. With five new bridges, four grade-separated interchanges, and a design that bypasses 13 sets of traffic lights, the Wilman Wadandi Highway represents a major upgrade for commuters heading in and out of the region.