Bitumen blitz: Coalition pledges billions to rural road upgrades
The Coalition pledged $5 billion for road upgrades in Victoria, aiming to eliminate 1 million potholes ahead of the state election. Opposition Leader Jess Wilson criticized Labor’s management, emphasizing that drivers should not bear repair costs. This plan also seeks to address growing frustration in regional areas over deteriorating roads and infrastructure services.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 14:01 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 14:10 UTC
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