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Development underway at Brewery Tap intersection after decades-long lag
16 hours ago

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
Mar 11, 2026

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
Mar 10, 2026

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
Dec 17, 2025

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
Oct 27, 2025

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
Oct 10, 2025

“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
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We asked locals: "Are you satisfied with the state of the roads in West Victoria?"
Aug 12, 2025

We asked locals: "Are you satisfied with the state of the roads in West Victoria?"

The West Vic Brolga hits the streets.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Seven fatalities in eight months. Why is the Western Highway near Ararat so dangerous?
Jul 28, 2025

Seven fatalities in eight months. Why is the Western Highway near Ararat so dangerous?

"No one actually knows what it is, it's like a Buangor curse or something, it just happens so frequently in that area."

Zara Cuthbertson
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Bolwarra potholes get quick fix after graffiti grabs state’s attention
Jul 16, 2025

Bolwarra potholes get quick fix after graffiti grabs state’s attention

A crude plea scrawled across the Princes Highway forced a clean-up, but long-term road repairs remain uncertain.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“Fix this”: Crude graffiti sparks conversation on “horrendous” condition of West Vic roads
Jul 15, 2025

“Fix this”: Crude graffiti sparks conversation on “horrendous” condition of West Vic roads

Residents say the graphic drawing highlights just how bad the roads have become — and how long their complaints have been ignored.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Coalition offers $500 million for local roads while Dyson calls for "Right to Safe Roads" law
Apr 15, 2025

Coalition offers $500 million for local roads while Dyson calls for "Right to Safe Roads" law

Repairing western Victoria's road infrastructure is proving to be a key battleground this election campaign.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Warrnambool police say drivers, not roads, are to blame for increase in accidents
Mar 26, 2025

Warrnambool police say drivers, not roads, are to blame for increase in accidents

"Why are we having collisions at intersections with traffic lights?"

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