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Major Changes to Micromobility Conference & Expo for 2023
Sydney, NSW Major changes have been announced for the Micromobility Conference & Expo, after the inaugural event was held at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse last November. The 2022 event was a collaboration between Bicycle Lane P/L, which owned and ran the Micromobility Conference, and Interpoint Events P/L, which owned and ran the Micromobility Expo. Interpoint…
Bike Industry Launches its Own Battery Fire Risk Investigation
Melbourne, Victoria An Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) investigation into the fire risk of lithium batteries has sparked a deeper review into e-bike batteries by Bicycle Industries Australia. BIA is seeking a deadline extension for its submission on the ACCC’s issues paper on ways to reduce the “significant” fire and safety risks associated with…
National Occupations Review Opens Door for Bike Mechanic Training
Melbourne, Victoria A national classification of occupations and the training they require is finally going to give bicycle mechanics the consideration the vocation deserves, in a full review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) being undertaken during 2023-24, says Bicycle Industries Australia general manager Peter Bourke. He said the Level…
New Recycling Service for Sydney Bike Shops
Sydney, NSW A new recycling service for bicycle tyres, tubes, metal and e-waste was launched in Sydney last month, with 10 retailers signed up as its initial customers. Revolve ReCYCLE started rolling out its collection bins in mid-January and is inviting other Sydney businesses to sign up to its bike shop waste minimisation service. The…
Bike Recycler’s Bid for Abandoned Mobike E-Bikes
Sydney, NSW Bike reuse enterprise Revolve ReCYCLE has embarked on a bid to acquire and repurpose more than 1,600 bicycles owned by bankrupt share service operator Onyahbike by Mobike. Revolve ReCYCLE general manager Guido Verbist confirmed he has been liaising with the liquidator brought in after Onyahbike went bankrupt approximately two months ago, leaving around…
Better Streets Appoints Campaign Co-ordinator
Sydney, NSW A recently established Better Streets coalition for NSW received a major boost this month, with the appointment of a campaign co-ordinator. Manly resident Dominic Nevin, 27, has been appointed to the new full-time role with Better Streets, which was formed late last year to provide a framework to help advocacy groups, businesses, GPs,…
New School Zone Cameras Target Speeding Drivers
Brisbane, Queensland New speed cameras fixed inside flashing school zone signs were switched on across Queensland for the first time on 23rd January. The purpose-built cameras were part of a world-first pilot designed to protect students during their daily travels, according to Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey. “We know there have been…
Active Transport Improvements in Queensland Road Upgrades
Cairns, Queensland Active transport corridors have been incorporated into several Queensland main road projects open for public comment or outlined in recently-released project masterplans. Recently announcements and updates by the Queensland Government for road upgrades in Cairns, the Sunshine Coast, Bribie Island and the Gold Coast have all included improvements to active transport infrastructure. A…
New Cycling Strategy for Northern Victorian Region
Kerang, Victoria Walking and cycling infrastructure in north-western Victoria is set to be boosted by a Walking and Cycling Strategy adopted by Gannawarra Shire Council recently. The 21 actions in the strategy include a proposed 22km Kerang to Koondrook Rail Trail, along a former tramways route from Kerang from the Koondrook Wharf. The Victorian government…
Ride Kola Adds Recycled Flavour to Subscription Market
Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne will soon be host to a new recycled e-bike subscription service its founder and long-standing environmental advisor Chris Arnott believes is a world first. Chris has created the Ride Kola subscription service, which will provide analogue bikes sourced from the Netherlands and re-equipped with front-hub motors, batteries, other integrated features and a…