News and Events

Link	Date	Headline	Text
news-and-events/meet-rogi-a-bus-with-a-story-to-tell	3 June 2026	Meet ROGI - a bus with a story to tell	If you spot a blue-green bus rolling past with unmistakable main character energy, there’s a good chance it’s ROGI. And yes, that name is very deliberate.
news-and-events/7-character-auction-results	27 May 2026	Victoria’s first 7-character licence plates about to hit the road	The 12 plates, part of a prestige release known as ‘Seven Reserve’, attracted bidding from motoring enthusiasts at an in-room and online auction held at the Park Hyatt Melbourne on Tuesday 26 May. All plates were collectively sold for more than $2million.
news-and-events/seven-reserve-launch	24 April 2026	Seven Reserve launch	Victoria is introducing 7-character licence plates for the first time — and it's starting at the prestige end. The inaugural release will take place through ‘Seven Reserve’, a premium auction on 26 May 2026 at the Park Hyatt Melbourne, offering first access to a small number of highly curated combinations.
news-and-events/introducing-white-deluxe-plates	2 April 2026	Introducing white Deluxe plates	Designed for those who appreciate refined design and craftsmanship, white Deluxe plates offer a streamlined aesthetic that feels both modern and timeless. This is the only premium plate option featuring black characters on an iridescent white background, delivering quiet distinction on the road.
news-and-events/beauty-in-all-shapes-and-sizes	24 March 2026	Beauty in all shapes and sizes	To mark the launch of plates tailored for Chinese-manufactured vehicles, we've done a round-up of all our custom plate sizes, so you can find your ideal match. Consider this your handy guide to navigating the sizing options available, their different features and the cars they best complement.
news-and-events/heritage-plates-auction-results	2 April 2026	Heritage plates auction results	Heritage plates are amongst the most iconic and coveted number plates in Victoria, admired for their enduring style and prestige.
news-and-events/signature-collectors-edition	17 March 2026	Signature Collector’s Edition plates	A rare opportunity is coming for number plate enthusiasts and collectors: a brand‑new Signature plate format, available without a separator for the first time, will be offered during a strictly limited window across 3 days only between 24–26 March*.
news-and-events/2026-lunar-new-year-heritage-plates-auction	15 January 2026	Live auction of 14 Heritage plates, including 3-digit combinations	Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an opportunity to own one of 14 exclusive Heritage plates, including two rare 3-digit plates.
news-and-events/Custom-plates-price-increase-1-december-2025	1 December 2025	Custom Plates price increase 1 December 2025	We’re updating the prices of our Custom Plate products from 1 December 2025 to reflect rising production costs and ensure we continue delivering high-quality, personalised plates.
news-and-events/Non-Personalised-Plates-Price-Increase-1-December-2025	14 November 2025	Non-personalised plates price increase 1 December 2025	The price for Slimline Black, Slimline White and Motorbike Black plates will increase from 1 December 2025. At the same time, the price of pre-determined NOTB Euro Black and White plates will decrease in price.
news-and-events/6-digit-heritage-plates	24 September 2025	6-digit Heritage plates auction	A limited release of just 10 hand-picked Heritage plates is now available exclusively through auction, hosted by our partner Trading Garage.
news-and-events/custom-plates-delivery-dates	28 May 2025	Custom Plates delivery dates	Please see the current delivery times for Custom Plates orders.
news-and-events/L1Q1D-Metal-Custom-Mix	13 March 2025	L1Q1D Metal Custom Mix	Add a touch of liquid metal effect to your ride, with the newly released option to create a Liquid Metal plate with custom mix combinations.
news-and-events/custom-plates-gift-vouchers-are-back	5 Dec 2024	Custom Plates gift vouchers are back!	As the gift-giving season approaches, we are excited to advise that Custom Plates gift vouchers are available online.
/news-and-events/Why-one-Heritage-plate-is-more-appealing	10 July 2024	Three key ingredients to Heritage plate appeal	Curiosity is growing as to what makes Heritage plates so appealing, and it’s all in the numbers!
/news-and-events/plates-of-the-past	19 June 2024	Fun plates from over the years	We’ve been giving our customers the chance to express themselves for over 40 years. Here’s a look back at some of the most fun and creative custom plate designs we’ve had over the years.
/news-and-events/heritage-plates-global-trend-of-plates	12 June 2024	Fascination with custom plates mirrors worldwide trend	The fascination with personalised number plates continues to thrive in Victoria, indicative of a growing trend that resonates both nationally and internationally.
/news-and-events/keep-it-cl34n	6 June 2024	Keep it CL34N	Custom plates are the perfect way to express yourself and show what means the most to you. However, we have to make sure everyone is on their best behaviour.
/news-and-events/everything-in-black	23 May 2024	Everything in black	Black number plates are always on trend and can be the perfect complement to the colour of your vehicle. So, it’s no surprise that it’s our most popular colour across all our custom plate styles.
/news-and-events/Your-guide-to-Heritage-Plates	9 May 2024	Your guide to Heritage Plates	Heritage plates are the most distinctive number plates on Australian roads.
/news-and-events/Frequently-asked-questions-about-Restyling	10 June 2022	Frequently asked questions about Restyling	We’ve likened the option to Restyle your existing Victorian number plate to having a makeover, getting a new hairdo or even undertaking a home reno.
/news-and-events/M1X-1T-UP	Updated 20 May 2026	M1X 1T UP W1TH Custom and Deluxe	Have you ever driven behind a car with a Vic custom plate and thought to yourself ‘this combination makes no sense’? If you answered yes, you’re not alone.
/news-and-events/what-is-a-custom-plate	13 May 2022	What is a Custom Plate?	Before you could personalise pens, off the runway handbags and mobile phone cases, there were licence plates.
/news-and-events/The-true-story-of-a-custom-plates-collector	7 August 2020	Can't stop, won't stop: the true story of a custom plates collector	Enson is the ultimate car enthusiast with an impressive car collection and matching custom plates to boot. When he found out he could personalise his plates, he tried putting in funny and different combinations and that’s when he became hooked. Enson now has more than 15 custom plates as part of his personal collection.
/news-and-events/the-people-of-barka-river	9 July 2020	The people of Barka river	Corey grew up in Broken Hill and spent most of his time around the Darling-Barka river country in Menindee, New South Wales.
/news-and-events/W1LD-for-classic-cars	9 June 2020	W1LD for classic cars	Working in her dad’s garage from a young age, Mallory’s interest for classic cars grew, receiving her first car at a ripe old age of 10.
/news-and-events/dipaks-special-tribute-to-his-mum	21 May 2020	Dipak’s special tribute to his mum	Our custom plate community are connected through a shared passion to express themselves wherever they go and for Dipak, he chose to pay a touching tribute to his mum.
/news-and-events/More-than-a-million-new-combinations-available	9 April 2020	More than a million new combinations available	We’re excited to announce our Future General Issue combination range has expanded, making more than a million new combinations available to purchase.