Newsroom

for

February 2025

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Bentleigh lane closures for syphon upgrade

Riders on the popular Bentleigh route along Burgess Street will encounter occasional interruption over the coming months as Melbourne Water upgrades a major drainage syphon at the railway cutting.
Fat bike with red rims standing on a gravel road.

NSW inquiry urges e-mobility overhaul

A New South Wales Legislative Council inquiry has delivered a report on e-bikes, e-scooters and other mobility devices with 34 recommendations that include changes to better control their use and increased funding for active transport paths.
Two people with bicycles stand to the side of a gravel path on the edge of a steep slope looking over a forested valley.

Bike Week rides and events kick off March

The coming fortnight includes Bike Week 1–8 March and there are several rides and events around Hobart and Launceston that you can join to celebrate the week.

Shared paths part of new causeways

New causeways are being planned on the Tasman Highway to upgrade the Midway Point and Sorell causeways, which include shared paths on the inland side.
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Upfield Path closes for 4 weeks

Notices advising of a closure of the Upfield Trail have mysteriously appeared. without the knowledge of the local council.