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Transport and cities

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You could be forgiven for thinking potholes have become a design feature of Australia’s local roads.
27.11.2023 News
A quarter of local councils don’t know how many bridges they manage. They need more funding, guidance, and resources to provide better roads.
16.11.2023 News
Many councils are struggling to look after our roads, because they don’t have the revenue, the capacity, or the expertise.
13.11.2023 Podcast

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Potholes and pitfalls: How to fix local roads

Our local roads are in a state of dangerous disrepair, especially in the bush, and they’re only going to get worse without an extra $1 billion in funding each year.

12.11.2023 report

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