Newsroom

for

July 2023

Disruption on the Sandringham line

Bike riders that plan on using the Sandringham line should be aware of upcoming bus replacement services that could affect their journey.

Truck safety rules roll forward

The Federal Government is making progress on the introduction of new regulations requiring more and better safety features on trucks being sold in Australia.
An asphalt path wends its way down a grassy hill next to a road, with established trees around it, ending at the intersecting road.

Tassie Bike News Bites

Kingborough Council paves the way for a path connection to the Huntingfield park-and-ride, Clarence Council looking for community advisors and community comments on a Richmond masterplan and Burnie Council wants feedback on its 20-year plan.
A line of bicycle riders extends along a concrete path flanked by grass on the left and a vineyard on the right.

Social Rides spreading far and wide

There’s a good mix of locations for this fortnight’s social rides with Hobart western and eastern shore routes, southern rides in Margate and Cygnet, Ulverstone and the regular Wednesday rides outside of Launceston.

Green light for St Kilda Road lanes

The major sections of the St Kilda Road separated bike lanes has now been installed and riders can now ride most of the boulevard free from the hassle of dodgy drivers.
Aerial image of the Battery Point headland depicting where a walkway could go.

Council push to revive Battery Point walkway

A fresh push for a Battery Point river path is on. Hobart Council has re-committed to the 15-year old proposal and a supporters group has formed to garner community support. The council originally proposed a shared path over the River Derwent around the Battery Point headland in 2008. A development application for the first stage [...]

Wollert will welcome bike route

Important new bike facilities are on the cards for the burgeoning new residential communities in Melbourne’s outer north.