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Pothole-related Death Sparks Road Safety Debate

Updated 2026-09-14 00:55 UTC 1 source Negative

A 71-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing on a deteriorating road in Victoria, reigniting calls for urgent repairs. The incident has sparked renewed debate over infrastructure maintenance.

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The Guardian
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The Guardian
Coalition says potholes must be fixed ‘as a matter of urgency’ after 71-year-old crashed and died on Western Highway at Trawalla, west of Ballarat, on Sunday<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/sep/14/australia-politics-live-question-time-electric-vehicles-
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