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Get ready: West Gate Tunnel opening soon
The M4 West Gate Tunnel is opening in December and will provide a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge and quicker and safer journeys to and from the west.
Summer boating breakdowns spark safety warning
Safe Transport Victoria is urging boaters to do simple pre-season vessel checks, with most breakdowns due to a lack of basic maintenance — engine failure or simply running out of fuel.
New rules for safer boating on Lake Nagambie and Goulburn River
New boating rules for Lake Nagambie and stretches of the Goulburn River at Nagambie will be in place from 1 November 2025, catering for a variety of recreational boating activities and improving boating safety ahead of the summer boating season.