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Southern Grampians pushes “expensive” plan to re-route trucks and improve bus services in Hamilton

Southern Grampians pushes “expensive” plan to re-route trucks and improve bus services in Hamilton

Council says major upgrades will depend on government support and further funding.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Extreme weather could cost Victoria $71 billion in infrastructure damage, and Ballarat’s already battered roads are right in the crossfire

Extreme weather could cost Victoria $71 billion in infrastructure damage, and Ballarat’s already battered roads are right in the crossfire

Infrastructure Victoria has warned increased extreme weather events will damage public assets throughout the state on an unprecedented level.

Darcie Humphreys
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$1 billion pledged for Western Highway upgrades a long time coming

$1 billion pledged for Western Highway upgrades a long time coming

An additional 12 kilometres of the road, nicknamed the “death stretch”, will be duplicated to increase safety.

Darcie Humphreys
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“You never know when you’re gonna need a rescue”: West Vic locals still need convincing despite state’s $1 billion road repair commitment

“You never know when you’re gonna need a rescue”: West Vic locals still need convincing despite state’s $1 billion road repair commitment

The Brolga spoke to Ballarat residents about their reservations and pothole horror stories.

Darcie Humphreys
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The state government has announced $700 million for roads in regional Victoria - is it enough?

The state government has announced $700 million for roads in regional Victoria - is it enough?

Road repair is sorely needed throughout the region, as flood and rainfall increases and potholes become even more commonplace.

Darcie Humphreys
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There’s hope for Wheelers Bridge, at great cost to local budget

There’s hope for Wheelers Bridge, at great cost to local budget

A question of history versus financial feasibility is holding Hepburn Shire in its grips.

Darcie Humphreys
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Development underway at Brewery Tap intersection after decades-long lag

Development underway at Brewery Tap intersection after decades-long lag

Will a $100 million investment finally fix issues troubling locals for 25 years?

Darcie Humphreys
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May opening for new Warrnambool hospital precinct roundabout

May opening for new Warrnambool hospital precinct roundabout

The $800,000 project should improve the traffic flow at the intersection of Ryot and Koroit streets.

Zara Cuthbertson
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What new cultural heritage requirements mean for the Western Highway upgrade

What new cultural heritage requirements mean for the Western Highway upgrade

After six years, the long-promised duplication of road west of Ararat looks set to proceed.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Police announce statewide operation as West Vic records four crashes in three days

Police announce statewide operation as West Vic records four crashes in three days

There have been 20 deaths in the first 16 days of December across the state, exceeding the 19 total fatalities recorded in December last year.

Zara Cuthbertson
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The major roads in West Vic set to receive a slice of state’s $976 million pie

The major roads in West Vic set to receive a slice of state’s $976 million pie

There have been dozens of serious crashes across Berrybank, Panmure and Port Fairy, some of them fatal.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“A disgrace”: West Vic roads rated among the state’s worst

“A disgrace”: West Vic roads rated among the state’s worst

The region’s roads have been given ratings out of 5 stars. And it’s not good.

Zara Cuthbertson