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Launches, pricing moves, rule changes and recalls across the Australian market. Guides live separately, this is the new stuff.

A battery fire has destroyed a NSW e-bike business, with about $500,000 in bikes lost

A battery fire has destroyed a NSW e-bike business, with about $500,000 in bikes lost

Fire tore through a South Murwillumbah home and the e-bike business run from it early on 31 August. Four residents escaped thanks to a working smoke alarm. About 60 e-bikes and batteries were stored in the garage where the fire is believed to have started.

SA councils want the power to ban e-bikes from problem paths, starting with Glenelg's Coast Park

SA councils want the power to ban e-bikes from problem paths, starting with Glenelg's Coast Park

The national e-bike standard is coming. A UQ expert says here is what it has to get right

The national e-bike standard is coming. A UQ expert says here is what it has to get right

A 13 year old has died after an e-scooter crash in Childers, and doctors want the under-16 ban back

A 13 year old has died after an e-scooter crash in Childers, and doctors want the under-16 ban back

Queensland's e-bike age and licence rules are now in force

Queensland's e-bike age and licence rules are now in force

Volkswagen's new e-bike has a rear camera, radar and turn signals

Volkswagen's new e-bike has a rear camera, radar and turn signals

Darebin scraps its shared e-bikes, the second Melbourne council to bail in six weeks

Darebin scraps its shared e-bikes, the second Melbourne council to bail in six weeks

Adelaide's e-bike crackdown has a name: six teens arrested under Operation Volt

Adelaide's e-bike crackdown has a name: six teens arrested under Operation Volt

Australia's delivery riders just got a pay floor: $31.30 an hour on an e-bike

Australia's delivery riders just got a pay floor: $31.30 an hour on an e-bike

Orbea Optima e-bikes recalled: the frame can break while you ride

Orbea Optima e-bikes recalled: the frame can break while you ride

NSW can now seize and crush illegal e-bikes: the new powers are in force

NSW can now seize and crush illegal e-bikes: the new powers are in force

NSW review: mandatory e-bike insurance would cost more than it saves

NSW review: mandatory e-bike insurance would cost more than it saves

The $500m Active Transport Fund is open again, and councils have until 30 September

The $500m Active Transport Fund is open again, and councils have until 30 September

Hobart's shared e-bikes come back, with Lime starting 24 August

Hobart's shared e-bikes come back, with Lime starting 24 August

A binned e-bike battery torched another Sydney garbage truck

A binned e-bike battery torched another Sydney garbage truck

What the new shared e-bike rules cost on the ground: a Sydney council does the maths

What the new shared e-bike rules cost on the ground: a Sydney council does the maths

Reid Let's Moto Fat Tyre eBike Review: 100km range for under $2K?

Reid Let's Moto Fat Tyre eBike Review: 100km range for under $2K?

NSW brings in an Australian-first licence regime for shared e-bike operators

NSW brings in an Australian-first licence regime for shared e-bike operators

Melbourne's Yarra pulls the plug on Lime e-bike share after a failed tender

Melbourne's Yarra pulls the plug on Lime e-bike share after a failed tender

Queensland's e-bike licence rule starts 31 August: what riders need to do now

Queensland's e-bike licence rule starts 31 August: what riders need to do now

National e-bike sale standards are coming: ACCC told to draft new rules

National e-bike sale standards are coming: ACCC told to draft new rules

E-bike theft is surging in Australia, and here is why thieves target them

E-bike theft is surging in Australia, and here is why thieves target them

E-bike battery recalls mount, and a new frame certification label is now mandatory

E-bike battery recalls mount, and a new frame certification label is now mandatory

NSW moves to seize and crush illegal e-bikes, and floats insurance and a minimum age

NSW moves to seize and crush illegal e-bikes, and floats insurance and a minimum age

Queensland's e-bike crackdown is live: seize-on-the-spot powers and $621 fines

Queensland's e-bike crackdown is live: seize-on-the-spot powers and $621 fines

NSW e-bike rules are changing in 2026: what to check before you buy

NSW e-bike rules are changing in 2026: what to check before you buy

Aventon Aventure 3 review: big fat-tyre power, AU-legal

Aventon Aventure 3 review: big fat-tyre power, AU-legal

How to stop your e-bike being stolen in Australia in 2026

How to stop your e-bike being stolen in Australia in 2026

EOFY e-bike buyer's guide: five worth a look before June 30

EOFY e-bike buyer's guide: five worth a look before June 30

How to charge and store your e-bike battery safely at home

How to charge and store your e-bike battery safely at home

What an e-bike actually costs to run in a year in Australia

What an e-bike actually costs to run in a year in Australia

Torque sensor or cadence sensor: the e-bike spec that decides how yours rides

Torque sensor or cadence sensor: the e-bike spec that decides how yours rides

Tern Quick Haul P9 or Long D9: which compact cargo bike for the school run

Tern Quick Haul P9 or Long D9: which compact cargo bike for the school run

Tern Quick Haul Long D9 review: a family cargo bike worth the money

Tern Quick Haul Long D9 review: a family cargo bike worth the money

Your e-bike in an Australian winter: range, lights and battery care

Your e-bike in an Australian winter: range, lights and battery care

NSW's new e-bike battery rules are live. What they mean before you buy.

NSW's new e-bike battery rules are live. What they mean before you buy.

Queensland passed its e-mobility law. Now comes the hard part.

Queensland passed its e-mobility law. Now comes the hard part.

Your e-bike is not insured. Here is what cover actually exists and what it costs.

Your e-bike is not insured. Here is what cover actually exists and what it costs.

EOFY e-bike deals: what is real, what is run-out, and the three checks before you pay

EOFY e-bike deals: what is real, what is run-out, and the three checks before you pay

Best e-bikes for the school run in 2026

Best e-bikes for the school run in 2026

Trek's Allant+ 7 is the serious commuter e-bike that just got more affordable

Trek's Allant+ 7 is the serious commuter e-bike that just got more affordable

Queensland's new e-bike laws just passed. Here is what actually changes and when.

Queensland's new e-bike laws just passed. Here is what actually changes and when.

Four e-bikes worth buying before June 30

Four e-bikes worth buying before June 30

The Aventon Level 3 Is a Commuter E-Bike With a Spy in Its Frame

The Aventon Level 3 Is a Commuter E-Bike With a Spy in Its Frame

Four e-bikes you can actually buy under $4,000 right now in Australia

Four e-bikes you can actually buy under $4,000 right now in Australia

Three months in: what's actually changed under NSW's e-bike crackdown

Three months in: what's actually changed under NSW's e-bike crackdown

Queensland's e-bike licence law starts in 28 days. The FAQ for riders.

Queensland's e-bike licence law starts in 28 days. The FAQ for riders.

QLD's e-mobility reset is 29 days out. Three things just changed.

QLD's e-mobility reset is 29 days out. Three things just changed.

Four folding e-bikes for Australian apartment commuters, ranked

Four folding e-bikes for Australian apartment commuters, ranked

Segway Max G3 review: built around Australia's 25 km/h cap

Segway Max G3 review: built around Australia's 25 km/h cap

Queensland's e-bike licence rules are five weeks out. What changes

Queensland's e-bike licence rules are five weeks out. What changes

The new e-bike brands to watch in Australia, 2026

The new e-bike brands to watch in Australia, 2026

How many e-bike brands sell in Australia? More than fifty

How many e-bike brands sell in Australia? More than fifty

How to buy a cargo e-bike in Australia the law won't catch

How to buy a cargo e-bike in Australia the law won't catch

Giant Talon E+ review: a light hardtail that plays by the rules

Giant Talon E+ review: a light hardtail that plays by the rules

Lime's Manly rollout is putting NSW's new e-bike rules to the test

Lime's Manly rollout is putting NSW's new e-bike rules to the test

Teewing Turbo Force XT Is the Best-Value Avinox eMTB in Australia

Teewing Turbo Force XT Is the Best-Value Avinox eMTB in Australia

Lekker Jordaan Urban 8sp Review, the law-abiding commuter

Lekker Jordaan Urban 8sp Review, the law-abiding commuter

Australia's top 5 e-bikes of 2026 so far

Australia's top 5 e-bikes of 2026 so far

Three e-bikes for Australian commuters under $2,000 (and which one we would actually buy)

Three e-bikes for Australian commuters under $2,000 (and which one we would actually buy)

Eunorau META26 X2.0 E-Bike Review, the best commuter under $2000?

Eunorau META26 X2.0 E-Bike Review, the best commuter under $2000?

Engwe T14 E-Bike Review, the folding commuter that fits in your boot

Engwe T14 E-Bike Review, the folding commuter that fits in your boot

Engwe EP2-Pro E-Bike Review, fat tyres and 60km of range

Engwe EP2-Pro E-Bike Review, fat tyres and 60km of range